Logistic Hub in the Baltic Sea Region

The City of Lübeck, a well-known European ferry port which is supported by a network of motorways and railway connections, offers modern intermodal facilities. A potential of 100ha of industrial area gives places for investments in the main city of a region.

Situated in the neighbourhood of Hamburg, Lübeck is expanding its airport to support more passengers and general cargo. The Skandinavienkai, the biggest port in Lübeck, is also developing to house more berths and buildings. Moreover, port related business are welcome to settle directly in the new industrial zone.

The connections from Lübeck to the hinterland are first rate. The major intersection of two German motorways provide fast and efficient transport to the south, east and west of Germany and continental Europe. Electrification of the railway to Hamburg will intensify the cooperation with the ports of Hamburg and increase the number of direct railway connections for passenger. Even now specialised cargo trains run from Lübeck to southern Germany, Italy, Czech Republic and other destinations.

The City is a member of the board of Liibeck' s freight village cooperation and works closely with cargo and harbour operators, shipping companies, ship owners and producers. In addition to that, in cooperation of two cities promotion of the metropolitan area of Hamburg will lead to benefits for both cities. Further enlargement of Liibeck's ports and providing of new requirements will aid in sustaining and evolving of Liibeck's position.

Now Lübeck is coping with the new generation of ships for transporting the usual roll on/ roll off traffic in combination with container cargo. For these ships, named ConRo, a new harbour will be planned and built in the next years.

The new "Motorways of the Sea" programme of the EU is another important topic for the City of Lübeck. Its Baltic Sea part is of major interest for the city. Attending the UBC Logistics Task Force in Brussels November last year the city gained valuable insight into this programme. On 26 May the consecutive session will be held in Turku, Finland. Intensifying passenger and cargo traffic by ship between the Baltic Sea Region, Germany and continental Europe forms a sustainable approach to solve problems concerning road congestions, air and water pollution and helps conserving nature. The city will try to be a part of this movement.