Bremerhaven is one of the most important hubs in European maritime trade. Around 81% of all seaborne goods handled by the ports of Bremen pass through the overseas port – and the trend is rising. To ensure that this central logistics hub will remain efficient in the future, the port area is being extensively redesigned. The BERNARD Gruppe supports this project by carrying out detailed traffic analyses and forward-looking infrastructure planning.
The focus of the current project phase is the precise collection of traffic data and the capacity assessment of existing intersections. In September 2024, a seven-day traffic count was carried out at twelve locations in the port area using the BERNARD Mobility Analyser. In addition to the peak hours, daily and weekly traffic graphs were recorded – the basis for the traffic assessment and subsequent simulation.
Based on this, an analysis of the existing traffic light systems was carried out. The objective was to identify critical bottlenecks at an early stage. All access roads to the main transport axis were included to map traffic flows in their current state in their entirety.
In the next step, the port area will be scrutinized with the help of simulation models – both in its current state and with a view to the year 2050. Various redesign variants and load scenarios will be simulated, visualized and evaluated. An intelligent traffic guidance system is also being developed and managed across all service phases.
The involvement of the BERNARD Gruppe is a result of many years of successful cooperation with local project stakeholders. Our contributions include reliable analyses, smart solutions and engineering expertise you can trust – for a future-proof port infrastructure in Bremerhaven.
Ina Hartwich, BERNARD Gruppe
