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Bunkering at Hamburg

The Port of Hamburg is Germany's largest port and the third-largest in Europe, located 100 km inland on the Elbe River. Hamburg serves a vast Central European hinterland and is a major bunker market in its own right, with full ECA compliance for vessels entering the North Sea / Baltic emission control zone.

Key Port Facts

UN/LOCODE
DEHAM
Coordinates
53.55°N, 9.98°E
Country
Germany

Fuel Grades Available at Hamburg

Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Hamburg. Click any grade for full technical specifications.

Delivery Methods

Primary Anchorages

Elbe roads, Hamburg Hafen anchorages

Port Detail

North Sea ECA boundary

Hamburg sits inside the North Sea ECA (Emission Control Area), where LSMGO at 0.10% sulphur is mandatory for vessels not using scrubbers. Bunker stems here are dominated by LSMGO and Bio-VLSFO.

Major container gateway

Hamburg handles 8+ million TEU annually with terminals operated by HHLA and Eurogate. Most ULCV-class container vessels calling Hamburg take bunker stems alongside.

Elbe channel restrictions

Vessels need to time the tidal Elbe channel; bunker scheduling coordinates with arrival/departure windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hamburg supply LNG bunker?

Yes — Hamburg has operational LNG bunker barge service via Titan / Shell partnerships, supporting the growing LNG-fuelled tonnage calling the port.

Is HSFO available in Hamburg?

Yes for scrubber-equipped vessels. Demand is steady but smaller than VLSFO/LSMGO given the ECA context.

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