Access to the Port of Hamburg: Digital revolution for truck drivers!

Access to the Port of Hamburg: Digital revolution for truck drivers!

There has been a fundamental change for truck drivers in the Port of Hamburg with the introduction of a special app for access control. From now on, only those who have previously registered via the App passify have registered. This app, co-developed by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), requires an additional security measure: In addition to their smartphone registration, drivers must also scan a fingerprint or enter a special code to prevent unauthorized access. The previously used trucker cards are now finally history, as according to reports they were also allegedly used by criminal organizations to endanger security.

Innovations at the terminal

The new security measures are part of HHLA's comprehensive efforts to increase efficiency and safety in port operations. According to information from HHLA, the goal is to make access to the terminals as smooth and safe as possible. In addition, HHLA is currently in the process of expanding automation at its terminals in order to optimize handling and modernize operations. At the Altenwerder container terminal, for example, new systems are being worked on that enable robot-assisted handling of goods, while more efficient loading processes are being developed at other terminals in order to maximize capacities.

Furthermore, a significant part of Hamburg's port throughput is handled in Hansaport, Germany's largest seaport terminal for bulk goods. Around 15 million tonnes of goods are handled here every year, with HHLA's modern logistics processes playing a crucial role. The automation and interaction of conveyor belts and shunting locomotives further increases efficiency, meaning that up to 110,000 tons can be processed within 24 hours, which is supported by the use of environmentally friendly rail logistics, as shown below hhla.de described.