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The end of an era: the Czech port in Hamburg must go!
Discover the history of the Czech Port in Hamburg, which has been an important trading point since 1929 and is now being revitalized.
The end of an era: the Czech port in Hamburg must go!
The Czech port in Hamburg, a place with a rich history, is facing a turning point. Part of the Hanseatic port landscape since 1929, this port was once an important center for shipping on the Elbe. It is located near the Elbe bridges, where the new Grasbrook district is already being built. This development not only brings with it new residential projects, but also the end of an era for the Czech port NDR reported.
In its heyday during the 1970s and 80s, the Czech port was a busy hub for Czech goods such as coffee, cocoa and various industrial goods. At that time, over 600 inland waterway vessels were part of the Czechoslovak Elbe Shipping Company (ČSPLO). Harald Hintz, who worked in the port for 16 years, nostalgically remembers the times with the club ship “Praha”. This ship, a real eye-catcher, was used as a hotel ship in Prague after the shipping company went bankrupt in 2001.
A sad farewell
However, the times of the Czech port are over. The harbor basins are now deserted and silted up. With the decline of the state-owned shipping company in the late 1980s, a slow but steady decline began. Finally, ČSPLO filed for bankruptcy in 2001. The lease agreement for the riverside properties runs until November 2028 - after which the site will revert to the city of Hamburg. This plans to integrate the area into the new Grasbrook district, which will provide space for 3,000 apartments and 16,000 jobs.
A new Vltava harbor bridge is planned for the new district in 2026, while the first buildings should be in place from 2028. Not only is living space created here; The working landscape will also change fundamentally. However, due to the high noise level, no apartments are planned in the new Hafentor district, while the areas of the Czech port remain part of the port area.
A chapter comes to an end
Overall, it can be seen that the Czech port closes an important chapter in Hamburg's history. Aside from the historical aspects, the development of the district will also change Hamburg's financial landscape. It could also usher in a new era for residents and businesses.
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