Our terminal
Located on the northwestern coast of Germany, North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven (NTB) links Bremerhaven with more than 130 ports worldwide. The Terminal has excellent connections to the European hinterland, the Baltic States and Scandinavia through feeder services, dedicated rail services and direct access to European highways.
North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven GmbH & Co. (NTB), was founded in May 1998 and is a 50:50 joint venture between APM Terminals and Eurogate. The terminal officially opened in April 1999. In February 2026, APM Terminals and Eurogate announced a plan to invest €1 billion in the terminal, transforming it into one of the most modern and efficient terminals in Europe.
Equipment and facilities
The terminal has 6 berths for ultra-large (>23,000 TEU) container vessels. With over 2,000 refer plugs, NTB also is one of the largest handling locations of refrigerated containers worldwide.
Operating 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 360 days per year (check public holiday information ), the terminal services around 45 vessels per week and handles more than 3 million TEU per year.
- 1,087,000 m2 yard area
- more than 2,000 reefer connections
- 1,800 m quay (6 berths)
- 18 Super-Post-Panmax gantry cranes
Lifting height: 51.2m (10 tiers),
Boom length: 82.8m (25 container rows on deck) - 102 straddle carriers
- Water depth: 16.5 m
Intermodal Connections
In addition to direct access to key European highways, Rail Terminal Bremerhaven has six rail tracks – with a loading length of approximately 760 m – for container handling. The transshipment takes place through four container loading bridges.
Authorised Economic Operator Status
NTB achieved Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status from the World Customs Organisation in 2008. This recognises the terminal as a secure and safe business partner, which works closely with Customs and other government authorities. Among other things, for customer it results in simplified customs procedures, fewer physical and document-based controls, and priority treatment if selected for control.
AEO status also means that the controls we have in place reduce theft and losses, results in fewer delayed shipments; improved planning; improved customer service and lower inspection costs of suppliers.
Safety & Security
North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven is subject to the provisions of the International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS). Entering or driving on the terminal facilities requires the terminal operator’s exemption and strict compliance with the safety measures.
Energy Policy
The conservation of energy resources are very important at North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven. Therefore, NTB installed a certified energy management system in accordance with ISO 50001 well before this became a legal obligation. This helps the Terminals develop processes and systems for the continuous improvement of energy efficiency.