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Which types of bulk goods pass through the ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven?
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Statue of Roland, Bremen, Germany.
The ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven, which function as a single economic and administrative unit, handle a variety of bulk goods. Specifically, the bulk commodities passing through these port facilities include:
- Grain1
- Coal1
- Ore1
- Oil1
Historically, the port of Bremen has also been significant for handling raw materials and foodstuffs, including timber, coffee, tobacco, wool, and cotton. While Bremerhaven is particularly noted today for its container handling and the import and export of motor vehicles, these bulk goods remain a component of the total tonnage managed across the two ports.12