Rotterdam vs Hamburg: Europe's Container Gateway Battle

Rotterdam moves 13.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units annually. Hamburg handles 7.8 million TEUs. On paper, Rotterdam wins—it's Europe's largest container port, ranked 10th globally, with deep-water berths that can accommodate the world's biggest vessels. But here's what raw volume numbers obscure: Hamburg controls the gateway to Central Europe's industrial heartland through a rail network that moves 50.2% of its containers, while Rotterdam's advantage stops at the shoreline.

If you're building forecasting models for European trade, the question isn't which port is larger. It's which port's data provides actionable signals for the specific market you're trading. Rotterdam predicts European consumer demand and Asia-Europe freight rate movements 2-4 weeks ahead of official data. Hamburg forecasts German manufacturing output and Central European industrial production with 0.68 correlation. They move together when global trade expands, but diverge sharply when European consumer spending and German factory output move in opposite directions.

For prediction market traders, this divergence creates opportunity. When Rotterdam grows 8% but Hamburg grows only 4%—as happened in 2024 during the Red Sea crisis—it signals European import strength (consumer demand) outpacing export strength (industrial production). That spread tells you whether to long European retail markets or short German manufacturing indices. When Hamburg's rail volumes surge while Rotterdam's Rhine barge traffic stalls due to drought, it reveals shifting inland logistics economics before those costs appear in supply chain data.

This analysis examines how Europe's two largest ports compete for hinterland market share, why their correlation sits at 0.65 (meaningful but not lockstep), and how traders extract signals from infrastructure bottlenecks, rail capacity constraints, and Rhine River water levels that commodity indices miss entirely.

The Volume Story: Rotterdam's Deep-Water Dominance

Rotterdam by the Numbers (2024)

Total throughput: 13.8 million TEUs (+2.8% year-over-year) Cargo tonnage: 435.8 million tonnes total (-0.7%) Container tonnage: 133.4 million tonnes (+2.5%) Global ranking: 10th for containers, 1st in Europe Hinterland reach: 500+ million consumers across Europe Asia-Europe market share: Leading European gateway for mainline services

Rotterdam's TEU throughput directly reflects its role as Europe's primary receiving port for Asia-Europe container flows. The port's deep-water terminals (Maasvlakte 1 and 2) can accommodate ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) of 24,000+ TEU capacity—the largest ships sailing today. This infrastructure advantage makes Rotterdam the mandatory first call for major Asia-Europe services operated by Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, and COSCO.

What Rotterdam Throughput Measures

Rotterdam's container volumes correlate strongly with:

1. European consumer import demand: A 1% increase in European retail sales typically corresponds to a 0.7-0.9% increase in Rotterdam throughput over 2-3 month lags. Holiday seasons, fiscal stimulus programs, and post-pandemic consumption surges all flow through Rotterdam first.

2. Asia-Europe freight rates: When Shanghai-Rotterdam freight rates (tracked by Shanghai Containerized Freight Index) exceed $4,000 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU), Rotterdam volumes typically grow 5-8% year-over-year. Rates below $2,500/FEU signal overcapacity and Rotterdam growth stagnation.

3. Suez Canal routing decisions: Rotterdam benefits disproportionately from Cape of Good Hope routing. The 2024 Red Sea crisis forced carriers onto Cape routes, and Rotterdam grew 8% despite weak European demand because Cape-routed vessels discharge at Europe's deepest-water port first before feeder distribution.

Rotterdam's Limitations as a Manufacturing Signal

Despite its scale, Rotterdam offers limited visibility into European industrial production because:

Consumer goods bias: Rotterdam's import mix skews toward finished consumer goods (electronics, apparel, home goods) rather than manufacturing inputs. This makes Rotterdam excellent for retail forecasting but noisy for industrial output predictions.

Transshipment volumes: Approximately 30% of Rotterdam's containers transship to other European ports (Felixstowe, Antwerp, Gdansk) rather than entering Dutch economy. This transshipment share inflates Rotterdam's headline numbers relative to actual Dutch import demand.

Rhine dependency: Rotterdam relies on Rhine River barges for 35-40% of inland cargo distribution. When Rhine water levels drop below 2 meters (measured at Kaub), barge capacity falls 30-50%, creating Rotterdam congestion that distorts throughput data.

Hamburg's Strategic Difference: Rail as Intelligence

Hamburg by the Numbers (2024)

Total throughput: 7.8 million TEUs (+0.9% year-over-year) Cargo tonnage: 111.8 million tonnes Container share: Nearly 70% of total cargo China trade: 2.2 million TEUs (28% of total volume) Rail transport share: 50.2% of containers (2.6 million TEUs annually) Global ranking: 18th busiest container port

Hamburg isn't Hamburg's biggest customer—the port exists to serve Germany's industrial heartland. Its strategic position on the Elbe River, 100 kilometers inland from the North Sea, creates natural draft limitations (14.5 meters maximum) that prevent the largest ULCVs from calling. But what Hamburg lacks in vessel size, it compensates with Europe's most extensive rail network for container transport.

The Rail Advantage Model

Here's how Hamburg's trimodal connectivity creates forecasting value:

1. Direct rail connections to manufacturing hubs: Hamburg operates direct rail shuttles to BMW (Munich), Volkswagen (Wolfsburg), Mercedes-Benz (Stuttgart), Siemens (Erlangen), and BASF (Ludwigshafen). When German factories increase production, Hamburg rail volumes surge 4-6 weeks before industrial output statistics confirm the trend.

2. China-Germany corridor dominance: Hamburg handles 2.2 million TEUs annually from China—28% of total volume. This China trade consists primarily of machinery, automotive components, electronics, and chemicals. Hamburg's China TEU growth correlates 0.68 with German manufacturing PMI, making it a near-real-time manufacturing proxy.

3. Export-heavy cargo mix: Unlike Rotterdam (import-skewed), Hamburg moves substantial German exports: automobiles (30% of Germany's car exports transit Hamburg), industrial machinery, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. Export volumes reflect German competitiveness before trade balance data confirms shifts.

Why This Creates Leading Indicator Value

Early visibility into manufacturing cycles: When BMW increases China-bound car exports, it shows up first in Hamburg automotive berth utilization—before it appears in German export statistics (released with 6-week lag). Hamburg's data precedes official trade reports by 10-14 days.

Rail capacity as demand proxy: Hamburg's rail terminal utilization rates reveal inland logistics stress. When rail volumes exceed 55,000 TEUs per week (2.8M TEUs annual pace), container dwell times increase 15-20% as cargo queues for rail slots. This signals manufacturing demand outpacing logistics capacity—a bullish indicator for German industrial output.

Automotive exposure creates volatility: Hamburg's heavy automotive concentration (30% of Germany's car exports) makes throughput sensitive to EV transition disruptions, semiconductor shortages, and China demand shifts. This volatility is tradable: automotive-driven Hamburg surges precede broader European manufacturing recovery by 8-12 weeks.

Head-to-Head Comparison: Eight Key Dimensions

1. Volume Leadership

Winner: Rotterdam

13.8 million TEUs vs. 7.8 million TEUs. Rotterdam leads by 6 million TEUs (77% larger). This gap has widened over the past decade as Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 expansion (2013) added capacity for ULCVs while Hamburg's Elbe depth restricts vessel size.

Why it matters: Absolute volume determines infrastructure investment priorities and carrier service frequency. Rotterdam's lead reinforces its status as Europe's premier gateway for Asia-Europe mainline services.

2. Leading Indicator Value for Manufacturing

Winner: Hamburg

Hamburg's China trade (2.2M TEUs, 28% of volume) and automotive exports (30% of German car shipments) make it a superior proxy for German industrial production. Hamburg's TEU growth predicts German manufacturing PMI with 0.68 correlation at 4-6 week leads—meaning Hamburg moves first, industrial output follows.

Example: In Q3 2024, Hamburg China imports grew 9% year-over-year while Germany's manufacturing PMI climbed from 42.5 (contraction) to 48.4 (slower contraction). Hamburg's import surge in July-August preceded PMI improvement in September-October by 8 weeks. Traders monitoring Hamburg identified the manufacturing inflection point before consensus.

Why it matters: For prediction markets on German factory output, automotive production, or European industrial indices, Hamburg data provides earlier actionable signals than aggregate economic statistics.

3. Connectivity and Hinterland Reach

Winner: Rotterdam (breadth) vs. Hamburg (depth)

Rotterdam: Direct services to 500+ ports globally, serving 500 million European consumers across Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria. Rotterdam's hinterland spans Western and Central Europe broadly.

Hamburg: Narrower hinterland focus (Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria) but deeper penetration via rail. Hamburg's 50.2% rail share creates dedicated connections to specific manufacturing clusters rather than broad distribution.

Why it matters: Rotterdam captures European consumer demand broadly; Hamburg captures German manufacturing specifically. For diversified European growth forecasts, use Rotterdam. For German industrial exposure, use Hamburg.

4. Sensitivity to Chokepoint Disruptions

Winner (for trading): Rotterdam

Rotterdam reacts more immediately to Suez Canal and Bab el-Mandeb disruptions:

2024 Red Sea crisis: Rotterdam throughput grew 8% year-over-year as Cape of Good Hope routing funneled mainline vessels to Europe's deepest port. Hamburg grew only 4% because its feeder-heavy service structure (smaller vessels from Rotterdam/Antwerp) wasn't directly affected by Cape routing.

Suez Canal normalization: When Suez reopens fully, Rotterdam's growth will decelerate more sharply than Hamburg's because mainline vessel routing shifts don't impact Hamburg's inland rail logistics as directly.

Why it matters: Traders positioning around chokepoint disruption markets should weight Rotterdam signals more heavily for Asia-Europe routing changes. Rotterdam data moves faster and with higher correlation to disruption severity.

5. Rhine River Water Level Dependency

Winner (lower risk): Hamburg

Rotterdam: 35-40% of inland cargo moves via Rhine River barges. When Rhine water levels drop below 2 meters at Kaub (summer droughts June-September), barge capacity falls 30-50%. Rotterdam cargo backs up at terminals, increasing dwell times and congestion.

Hamburg: Only 20-25% Rhine barge dependency due to higher rail utilization (50.2%). Hamburg's inland logistics are more drought-resistant.

Historical example: Summer 2022 Rhine drought reduced water levels to 0.32 meters at Kaub. Rotterdam container dwell times spiked from 3.5 days to 5.8 days (+66%) as cargo shifted to rail/truck. Hamburg dwell times increased only 18% (3.2 days to 3.8 days) because rail capacity absorbed the shift.

Why it matters: Rhine water forecasts (NOAA Europe, German Federal Waterways) predict Rotterdam congestion risk 4-6 weeks ahead. Low Rhine forecasts create Hamburg outperformance opportunities in spread trades.

6. Data Transparency and Frequency

Winner: Tie

Both ports publish monthly TEU statistics:

Rotterdam: Port of Rotterdam Authority releases data ~3-5 business days after month-end. Hamburg: Hamburg Port Authority releases data ~5-7 business days after month-end.

Rotterdam's 2-4 day speed advantage provides minimal edge. Both offer comparable transparency.

However, IMF PortWatch satellite tracking coverage favors Rotterdam slightly. Rotterdam's coastal location and higher vessel call frequency create denser AIS (Automatic Identification System) data streams than Hamburg's inland Elbe position. Satellite-based TEU estimates for Rotterdam update weekly (Tuesdays 9 AM ET), providing lead time before official monthly data.

7. Geopolitical and Economic Risk

Winner (for stability): Hamburg

Rotterdam faces EU-level risks:

Hamburg faces Germany-specific risks:

Why it matters: For long-term structural trades (5-10 year port growth), both face challenges. Hamburg's concentration risk (automotive, Germany) creates higher volatility. Rotterdam's diversification provides smoother growth but lower upside in German boom scenarios.

8. Growth Trajectory

Winner: Rotterdam (2024 performance)

Rotterdam 2024: +2.8% year-over-year TEU growth Hamburg 2024: +0.9% year-over-year TEU growth

Rotterdam's growth outpaced Hamburg in 2024, driven by:

Historical context: Over the past decade (2014-2024), Rotterdam averaged 2.1% annual growth vs. Hamburg's 1.3%. Rotterdam's structural advantage (deep water, ULCV access) supports long-term outperformance.

Why it matters: Growth trends signal where future carrier service frequency increases occur and which port gains pricing power. Rotterdam's 2024 acceleration suggests continued mainline vessel preference even as Suez normalizes.

Correlation Analysis: How the Ports Move Together

The 0.65 Correlation Coefficient

Over the past five years (2019-2024), monthly throughput changes at Rotterdam and Hamburg show 0.65 correlation. This means:

Positive correlation (0.65): When Rotterdam grows, Hamburg typically grows. Both ports benefit from rising European trade volumes. A positive demand shock (economic stimulus, consumer spending surge, manufacturing recovery) lifts both.

Not lockstep (far from 1.0): The ports move together but not identically. Rotterdam can gain when Hamburg loses (consumer imports strong, manufacturing weak), and Hamburg can outperform when German exports surge regardless of European consumption trends.

What Drives Divergence?

1. Consumer vs. Manufacturing Split

Rotterdam surges while Hamburg stagnates when European consumer spending accelerates independently of German manufacturing. Example: 2021-2022 pandemic stimulus drove European e-commerce imports through Rotterdam (+14.3% in 2021) while German factories faced semiconductor shortages, limiting Hamburg export growth (+2.1%).

2. China-Germany Trade Shocks

Hamburg outpaces Rotterdam when China-specific demand for German machinery or automotive exports increases. Example: China's 2023 infrastructure stimulus increased German machinery imports, boosting Hamburg China TEUs +6.8% while Rotterdam grew only +2.1%.

3. Routing and Infrastructure Constraints

Suez vs. Cape routing shifts benefit Rotterdam (mainline vessel calls) without proportional Hamburg impact (feeder services unaffected). Rhine drought impacts Rotterdam more severely (35-40% barge dependency) than Hamburg (20-25%).

4. Automotive Cycle Timing

German automotive export cycles create Hamburg-specific volatility. When BMW, VW, Mercedes ramp China exports (Q1-Q2 typically peak for model year launches), Hamburg surges. When EV transition disrupts traditional car production (battery supply shortages, charging infrastructure delays), Hamburg declines faster than Rotterdam.

Using Correlation for Trading

Spread trades: "Will Rotterdam Q4 2025 TEU growth exceed Hamburg's by more than 3 percentage points?"

Edge: Model factors causing divergence. If forecasting strong European Black Friday retail (consumer imports favoring Rotterdam) but weak German automotive exports (EV transition hurting Hamburg), buy YES on the spread. If forecasting German manufacturing rebound (China demand recovery) outpacing European consumption, buy NO.

Pairs trading baskets:

Leading/lagging strategy: Rotterdam data releases 2-4 days before Hamburg's. If Rotterdam reports +6% growth, increase probability estimates for Hamburg's upcoming report (+3-5% likely given 0.65 correlation). Adjust Hamburg predictions before official release using Rotterdam's early signal.

Port-Specific Trading Strategies

Rotterdam-Focused Strategies

1. European consumer demand proxy markets

"Will Rotterdam container throughput exceed 1.2 million TEUs in December 2025?" (Resolution: official Port of Rotterdam data)

Edge: Model European retail sales forecasts, Black Friday/holiday spending trends, and Asia-Europe freight booking data. Rotterdam December throughput correlates 0.76 with European retail sales growth at 1-month lag. If retail sales surge in October-November, Rotterdam December volumes likely exceed 1.2M TEUs.

Data sources: Eurostat retail sales (released with 30-day lag), Rotterdam IMF PortWatch updates (Tuesdays), Rhine River water levels (German Federal Waterways, daily).

2. Suez Canal routing arbitrage

"Rotterdam Q1 2025 growth vs. Hamburg" (scalar market, ranges: Rotterdam outperforms 0-2%, 2-4%, 4-6%, 6%+)

Edge: If Suez Canal disruptions continue into Q1 2025 (Red Sea Houthi attacks, coalition naval operations), Cape routing benefits Rotterdam disproportionately. Buy "Rotterdam outperforms 4-6%" bucket at probabilities below 15%.

Catalyst tracking: Monitor Suez Canal transit counts (IMF PortWatch weekly), war risk insurance premiums (Lloyd's List Intelligence), carrier route announcements (Maersk, MSC investor calls).

3. Rhine drought congestion hedges

"Will Rotterdam container dwell time exceed 5 days average in August 2025?" (Binary YES/NO)

Edge: Rhine water levels below 2 meters at Kaub create Rotterdam congestion as barge capacity drops 30-50%. Model NOAA Europe Rhine discharge forecasts (6-8 week lead time). If forecasting summer 2025 drought (Rhine flow less than 1,000 cubic meters/second), buy YES on dwell time spike.

Payout correlation: Rotterdam dwell times exceeding 5 days correlate with Rhine levels below 1.8 meters (probability 25-30% in typical summer). If drought forecasts strengthen, YES probability should exceed 35-40%.

Hamburg-Focused Strategies

1. German manufacturing proxy markets

"Will Hamburg TEU volume exceed 660,000 in September 2025?" (Resolution: Hamburg Port Authority data)

Edge: Model German manufacturing PMI forecasts, automotive production schedules (BMW, VW model launches), and China-Germany machinery orders. Hamburg September volumes correlate 0.68 with German August manufacturing PMI. If PMI exceeds 50 (expansion), Hamburg likely clears 660K threshold.

2. China-Germany trade policy markets

"Hamburg China TEU share Q4 2025" (Scalar market, ranges: 24-26%, 26-28%, 28-30%, 30%+)

Edge: Hamburg's China TEU share (currently 28%) fluctuates with tariff policy, automotive trade disputes, and manufacturing competitiveness. If China imposes automotive tariffs or Germany restricts technology exports, China share declines. If China-Germany relations improve (joint EV investments, trade agreements), share increases.

Track policy calendar: EU-China summit dates, German Bundestag automotive subsidy debates, BMW/VW China production announcements.

3. Hamburg rail capacity utilization

"Hamburg rail container volumes Q1 2025" (Scalar: 580-620K, 620-660K, 660-700K, 700K+ TEUs)

Edge: Hamburg rail volumes (50.2% of total TEUs) signal inland manufacturing demand. When rail exceeds 660K quarterly (2.64M annual pace), it indicates logistics capacity strain and strong German factory output. Use German industrial orders data (released monthly) as 4-6 week lead indicator for rail volumes.

Risk: Rail strikes (German EVG/GDL unions) or infrastructure maintenance can suppress volumes despite strong demand. Monitor German rail operator (DB Cargo) service bulletins.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why does Hamburg have higher rail share than Rotterdam despite smaller volume?

Geography and infrastructure history: Hamburg's inland location on the Elbe River, 100 kilometers from the North Sea, created natural incentives for rail development. German federal rail infrastructure (DB Cargo) built direct connections to Hamburg's terminals in the 1960s-1970s to serve Germany's post-war industrial boom. Rotterdam, with direct North Sea access, developed port-centric barge and short-sea shipping networks that proved sufficient for Dutch/Belgian hinterland.

German manufacturing concentration: Hamburg serves BMW (Munich), VW (Wolfsburg), Mercedes (Stuttgart), Siemens (Erlangen)—all located 400-800 km inland. Rail is cost-competitive vs. truck for distances exceeding 300 km, especially for high-value automotive/machinery cargo. Rotterdam's hinterland (Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris) averages 150-300 km, favoring barge and truck.

Policy support: German federal government subsidizes rail freight (EEG surcharge exemptions, track fee reductions) to reduce truck emissions. Netherlands offers fewer rail subsidies, resulting in lower rail modal share for Rotterdam.

2. How do I know when Rhine water levels will disrupt Rotterdam operations?

Key threshold: Rhine water level at Kaub (Germany) below 2.0 meters reduces barge capacity 30-50%. Below 1.5 meters, many barges cannot operate at all.

Forecasting sources:

Trading lead time: Rhine forecasts provide 4-8 week lead time before Rotterdam congestion appears. When forecasts show less than 2 meters for 10+ consecutive days, Rotterdam dwell times typically spike 40-60% within 3-4 weeks.

3. Can both ports decline simultaneously? What does that signal?

Yes, and it signals European recession or severe trade contraction. Historical examples:

When both decline, it's not consumer vs. manufacturing divergence—it's aggregate demand destruction. This is a clear macro signal for European recession markets.

Magnitude matters: If both decline fewer than 3% (mild contraction), it suggests temporary trade disruption (strike, weather). If both decline over 8% (severe contraction), it signals structural demand collapse lasting 6-12+ months.

4. How accurate are IMF PortWatch satellite estimates vs. official port data?

IMF PortWatch accuracy: ±3-5% on monthly TEU estimates for Rotterdam and Hamburg. Satellite AIS tracking counts vessel calls and container crane activity but can't precisely measure TEU loads (some vessels carry fewer containers than maximum capacity).

Use case: IMF PortWatch updates weekly (Tuesdays 9 AM ET), providing 2-4 week lead time vs. official monthly data. Use PortWatch for directional trends (growth vs. decline, magnitude: small/medium/large) but not precise TEU counts.

Best practice: When IMF PortWatch shows Rotterdam +7.2% growth (Tuesday Week 3), official data (released Week 4 Friday) typically confirms +5% to +9% range. Use PortWatch to adjust probability estimates in prediction markets before official release moves prices.

5. Which port better predicts European stock market performance?

Different signals for different indices:

Trading strategy: Use Rotterdam for Euro Stoxx broad market calls; use Hamburg for DAX-specific positions. If Hamburg outperforms Rotterdam by 4%+ for 2 consecutive months, it forecasts German stock outperformance vs. European average.

6. How do Brexit and UK trade shifts affect the two ports?

Rotterdam impact (moderate negative): Pre-Brexit, Rotterdam transshipped 15-20% of UK-bound containers to Felixstowe. Post-Brexit customs frictions reduced this flow by 25-30% (2021-2023), redirecting some cargo directly to UK ports (Southampton, London Gateway). Rotterdam's UK transshipment share fell from 18% to 12% of total volume.

Hamburg impact (minimal): Hamburg had limited UK exposure (fewer than 5% of containers UK-destined). Brexit barely affected Hamburg's throughput.

Current state: By 2024, Rotterdam adapted with increased direct Asia-Netherlands trade and expanded Antwerp-Bruges connectivity. Brexit is no longer a meaningful Rotterdam headwind.

7. What happens to both ports if Germany enters recession but rest of Europe grows?

Divergence scenario: Hamburg declines (German manufacturing contracts) while Rotterdam grows (European consumer spending strong). Historical precedent: 2023 Germany recession (GDP -0.3%) while EU grew +0.4%. Hamburg 2023 TEUs declined -1.1%, Rotterdam grew +1.4%.

Spread trade: In this scenario, buy "Rotterdam outperforms Hamburg" spread contracts. German recession creates Hamburg downside while European growth supports Rotterdam upside. Target spread: Rotterdam +3% to +5% vs. Hamburg.

Risk: If German recession spreads to EU (contagion via trade links, manufacturing supply chains), both ports decline. Monitor leading indicators: German Ifo Business Climate Index, Eurozone PMI composite, ECB monetary policy stance.

8. How do I trade the automotive transition impact on Hamburg?

EV transition creates Hamburg volatility: Hamburg's 30% German automotive export exposure makes it sensitive to:

Bearish Hamburg trades:

Bullish Hamburg trades:

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Conclusion: Trade the Divergence, Not the Dominance

The Rotterdam vs. Hamburg debate isn't about crowning a winner—it's about understanding which port's data reveals what you're forecasting. Rotterdam's 13.8 million TEUs make it Europe's volume leader, but Hamburg's 50.2% rail share and 2.2 million China TEUs make it the superior German manufacturing proxy.

Use Rotterdam when:

Use Hamburg when:

Optimal strategy: Track both, trade the spread. Hamburg and Rotterdam correlate 0.65—they move together during broad European growth or contraction, but diverge sharply when consumer demand and manufacturing output decouple. For prediction market traders, that divergence creates the edge. Monitor both ports' weekly IMF PortWatch updates, model consumer vs. manufacturing indicators separately, and trade spread contracts when probabilities misprice the hinterland competition.

The port war isn't winner-take-all. It's a continuous rebalancing of Europe's import-export flows through infrastructure bottlenecks that create persistent trading opportunities. Ready to trade European port signals? Explore Ballast Markets' Rotterdam and Hamburg forecasting strategies or learn about reading port signals.

Disclaimer

This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Trading prediction markets involves risk, including total loss of capital. Port throughput data is subject to revisions, weather disruptions, and reporting lags. Correlation statistics are based on historical data and may not predict future relationships. Data references include Port of Rotterdam Authority, Hamburg Port Authority, IMF PortWatch, Eurostat, and German Federal Statistical Office (accessed October 2024-January 2025).