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Franziusstr. 1
27568 Bremerhaven
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About this office
Located on Franziusstraße at the heart of the overseas port, this office operates 24/7. It handles container, sea, road and rail traffic with export, destination, transit and excise services.
Frequently asked questions
In 2023, a record 1.8 tonnes of cocaine was seized at Bremerhaven. In 2024 the figure dropped to over 400 kg, with the largest single shipment (275 kg) discovered in a container from Brazil in January. The port remains one of Europe's major drug entry points.
You need an EORI number, Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, packing list and customs declaration. Additional phytosanitary or veterinary certificates may be required depending on the goods.
The reference code for the Bremerhaven port customs office is DE002452. This code is required for customs declarations, T1/T2 transit documents and correspondence with German customs authorities.
Bremerhaven port handles approximately 4.4–4.9 million TEU of containers annually, making it Europe's fourth-largest container port. The record was 6.1 million TEU in 2012. Over 4 million containers are processed each year.
Yes, in 2024 nearly 150,000 counterfeit goods worth over 1.3 million euros were confiscated — three times more than in 2023. The increase was driven by two large shipments of counterfeit personal care products.