Fehmarnbelt: A green link between Germany and Denmark

To connect Scandinavia with Germany, the world’s longest immersed tunnel will be built. The Fehmarnbelt will close a major gap in the European transport network while fostering the development of new nature and recreational landscapes.

Sediment Transport and Sediment Management in the Elbe Estuary, Germany

To manage costs and the long-term effects of dredging in highly dynamic estuarine areas, continued scientific research, modelling and analysis are indispensable.

The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: Regional Development Perspectives

After almost 2 years of extensive study of conceptual designs, the plans for the "missing" transportation link across the Fehmarnbelt from Denmark to Germany are ready to proceed. The present-day ferry takes 45 minutes plus waiting time. The link will take 7 to 10 minutes.

Dredged Material Management in Hamburg

Hamburg's aims are to both clean the River Elbe and treat the dredged material so that it can be put to beneficial use.

Management of Dredged Material in Germany; A Compromise between Economy and Ecology

New environmental priorities demand the development of new German guidelines for the placement of dredged materials.