Located directly on the federal waterway Ems, the Port of Papenburg is Germany’s southernmost seaport. Around 75 percent of the port’s cargo throughput comes from seaborne trade. The innovative Meyer Werft shipyard, renowned worldwide for its cruise ship construction, has its headquarters here. The location offers enormous growth potential – with the Bokeler Bogen industrial area providing attractive development opportunities for port-related and manufacturing companies.

Papenburg is an important handling port for soil and bio-substrates. In addition, it provides comprehensive port logistics services for agricultural goods, iron, steel, ship components, construction materials, timber, and project cargo. Thanks to its excellent hinterland connections, goods handled in Papenburg can be efficiently transported to economic centers throughout Germany and Europe. The Dortmund-Ems Canal links the port to the inland waterway network, while the nearby A31 motorway ensures seamless access to the national road network.