The Rostock Freight and Fishing Port (RFH) handled a total of 488,000 tons of goods in the first half of 2025. Despite a challenging economic environment, the second largest port in the Hanseatic city remains at a high level. In the full year of 2024, the turnover was 880,000 tons.
"We can look back on a very satisfactory result," commented RFH Managing Director Steffen Knispel on the half-year report. "This allows us
to respond flexibly to the individual requirements of our customers and changing market conditions."
Strong turnover goods remain wood and fertilizers
The mix of goods at RFH remained constant in the first half of the year. Roundwood and wood chips accounted for the largest share with around 235,000 tons (2024 total: 385,000 tons). The turnover of fertilizers amounted to approximately 169,600 tons (2024 total: 315,000 tons). Other significant quantities were grain with
around 19,500 tons and frozen goods with around 10,600 tons.
Digitalization progresses
A focus of ongoing developments at the location is the digitalization of port processes. Around 250 sensors were installed on the site in the first half of 2025. The sensors are part of a new LoRaWAN system (Long Range Wide Area Network), which will enable automated data collection in the future – for example, reading meter readings for electricity and
heat. The goal is to increase efficiency in business processes and automate customer billing.
CRM implementation planned for more transparency
By the turn of the year 2025/26, RFH also plans to introduce a CRM system (Customer Relationship Management). The system is intended to network and digitalize operational processes in sales, marketing, and customer service. This will include making information accessible across departments, better tracking processes, and further developing customer relationships in a
