Andernach Port
The Rhine port of Andernach is an inland port in Andernach. With a cargo throughput of 3.125 million tonnes (2010), it is the largest port on the Middle Rhine and is operated by Stadtwerke Andernach. It stretches along the Rhine from river kilometre 611.7 to 612.6 and consists of the river port and a harbour basin.
History
During excavations on the site of a former malt factory, which was located between the Old Crane and the Bollwerk, evidence was found of a port dating back to the 500-year Roman rule in Andernach. Local raw materials, furniture, salt and oil were exported, while other goods were landed to supply the surrounding area. Even after the Franks took over Andernach around 450 AD, the transhipment centre of Andernach did not lose its importance. In the 8th century, more and more basalt millstones and pottery were shipped from the Mayen area.
In the 11th century, the harbour was first referred to as portus, and in 1147 the Andernach Rhine toll was mentioned. In 1559, the Alte Krahnen (old crane) was completed, replacing the floating cranes that had been used until then. In the 19th century, the port became increasingly important for the shipment of volcanic building materials. In 1879, it was connected to the left bank of the Rhine. As the previous transhipment point between the Old Crane and the Bollwerk, a former customs station, was no longer sufficient, it was decided in 1905 to build a 650-metre-long Rhine shipyard above the Bollwerk. This river port was completed in 1910; it had a railway siding and three electric cranes. As early as 1917, there were plans to build a 1,000-metre-long harbour basin above the Rhine shipyard.
After 1949, due to the high demand for building materials, efficient conveyor belt systems, cranes and steel silos were erected in the harbour area. The harbour basin has been in operation since 1970.
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