Grow in shipping: anniversary of the lifting plant in Niederfinow

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rising ship movements on the Oder Havel waterway

Ship traffic in the Barnim region has recorded a remarkable increase this year. According to the Water Street New Building Office, a total of around 6,000 ships and boats were snapped at the lifts in Niederfinow between January and July 2023. This corresponds to an increase of 18 percent compared to the same period last year.

insight into the goods transport

A particularly striking aspect of this development is the increase in freight shipping traffic. The increase in goods transport was 37 percent, which means that almost 2,000 freight ships passed the lifts during the same period. These numbers reflect the goal of increasing freight traffic on the waterway, which is of essential importance for the regional economy. The increased ship movement could indicate an improvement in trade and logistics, which is an advantage for many companies in the region.

opening of a new lift

In order to meet the increased requirements, a new lift was put into operation in October 2022, which is specially designed for larger ships. The old lift, one of the oldest still active in the world, remains in operation and is expected to support the waterway by the end of 2027. This combination of the latest technology and historical heritage makes Niederfinow an important location for shipping in Germany.

Day of industrial culture and celebrations

On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the old lift, the day of industrial culture will be celebrated on Saturday, August 10th. At this celebration, the importance of the lift is emphasized as a technical masterpiece and as a tourist attraction. It is not only a functioning part of the waterway, but also an attraction for visitors to the region who are interested in engineering and shipping history.

statistical developments in freight transport

A look at the extensive statistics shows that in the first three months of 2024 goods on Brandenburg's inland waterways rose by remarkable 33 percent to a total of 475,000 tons. These growth indicates a continued development in maritime logistics and could indicate that water traffic is established as sustainable and effective transportation.

The developments in Niederfinow are not only important locally, but are part of a larger trend in water management and goods transport, which makes the Barnim region an increasingly important hub.