Key Port Facts
Fuel Grades Available at Hamburg
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Hamburg. Click any grade for full technical specifications.
Delivery Methods
- Barge alongside
- Pipeline at oil terminal
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.