Construction at Magdeburg's port is thriving, with the aim to make it unaffected by the Elbe's water level all year round. The city spokesperson revealed that a separating dam was torn down, merging the old industrial port with the remaining areas, increasing the harbor basin by over 1.5 km. The industrial port originally separated from the Elbe in the summer with a newly built dam.
Port Magdeburg handles around 4 million tons of goods annually, the largest inland port in Central Germany, boasting connections to both Elbe and Mittelland Canal. The city allocated 44.7 million euros for the construction work.
This port revamp might significantly benefit Industry and Trade in Saxony-Anhalt, with the extended harbor basin offering improved access for import and export goods. Enhanced transportation infrastructure will also favor nearby industries, potentially drawing in businesses to Saxony-Anhalt.
Industry and Trade growth in the region around Magdeburg, including Saxony-Anhalt, is evident from Garbe Industrial Real Estate's acquisitions and developments of logistics properties. Excellent transport connections, including major highways and regional bus lines, further contribute to the region's attractiveness for logistics and industrial operations.
Saxony-Anhalt is a region characterized by a combination of traditional industries and thriving service and logistics sectors, aiming to strengthen its economic growth through initiatives like the Integrated Municipal Development Concept. However, specific information about a port expansion project at Magdeburg is not directly provided in our sources; nonetheless, any such project could contribute to the region's already favorable environment for Industry and Trade.
