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THE operational dynamics of the universal Port of Hamburg continue to be influenced by national and global conditions, reports the American Journal of Transportation.

Despite these challenges, container throughput has notably recovered during the third quarter, accompanied by increased ship calls.

Notably, the container trades between Hamburg and the USA have set a record, highlighting a positive trend. Additionally, the Asia trade experienced growth once again in the third quarter.

While hinterland transport has shown a slight recovery in line with these positive developments, transshipment services remain subject to the influence of international operating conditions.

It is currently difficult to quantify these results' overall impact on the entire year.

Container handling in the Port of Hamburg grew 2.4 per cent to two million TEU in comparison with the same period in the previous year.

"This result is albeit only a part of the total picture, but shows that container throughput in the Port of Hamburg is going through a period of recovery," said Port of Hamburg CEO Axel Mattern.

"With a view to the Northern Range ports, we shall be the only one showing a positive result for container handling in the third quarter. This shows that we are able to increase our market share."