The Danish Port of Esbjerg has acquired a new harbour terminal that has already been put into operation at the East Port. When the terminal is completed in the spring, it will comprise four fully automatic gates and 1,600 m2 of workshops, washing facilities and offices.
The facility was put into operation by logistics company Blue Water Shipping. At the end of 2017, two new RoRo ramps were completed also in the East Port. According to Port Director Ole Ingrisch, improved conditions for RoRo traffic have been one of the major focus areas in the establishment of the East Port.
“RoRo traffic has always been one of the core business areas for the Port of Esbjerg. The new terminal is ideally located in relation to the two new RoRo ramps, which we completed in the autumn, and traffic will have direct access to the E20 motorway from the terminal area,” explains Ole Ingrisch.
The wind turbine industry has introduced RoRo vessels to its logistics concept and is using the existing ramps more and more. The port is also experiencing increased use by existing RoRo customers.
As explained, the new terminal has been put into operation earlier than planned because DFDS announced before Christmas that the company would be giving up its current areas at the port to use the new terminal instead for its Immingham-Esbjerg route. Blue Water has therefore chosen to open the terminal already so that DFDS ships can use the facilities.
