Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven is Germany's only deep water port and is situated between the rivers Ems and Weser, on the western banks of the Jade delta. The port consists of two sections: the outer deep water port with its characteristic transshipment bridges, and the inner port, independent from the tides and located behind a dual chamber sea lock. The port is equipped with modern quay facilities for the transshipment of bulk cargo, containers, refrigerated cargo, food, general cargo and project shipments.

Traditionally known as a hub for crude oil, petroleum products, coal, and chemical goods, the port has been making a significant contribution to securing Germany's energy supply for many years. However, Wilhelmshaven's future lies in renewable energies. With the opening of Germany's first LNG terminal at the end of 2022, an alternative to the previous energy supply was quickly established. In the long term, the port is evolving into a hub for sustainable energy production, with a focus on hydrogen and climate-friendly technologies. This ensures Wilhelmshaven's position as an energy hub for Germany and transforms it into a key location for the energy transition.

The benefits of this port location are also enjoyed by the Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven at the JadeWeserPort, Germany's only deep water terminal for the next generations of large-scale container vessels.