# Germany Expands Bremerhaven NATO Logistics Hub

Germany, the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, and bremenports signed an agreement on November 3, 2026, to expand Bremerhaven into a NATO deployment logistics hub through 42 infrastructure measures valued at up to €1.3 billion. Work begins immediately, with port upgrades prioritized and airport and hinterland improvements planned for completion by the end of 2031. The agreement establishes a substantial infrastructure pipeline, but the source identifies no individual solicitations or procurement contacts, and does not report an award of the full program to a single contractor.

- The planned measures cover port, airport, rail, bridge, road, and hinterland infrastructure, creating potential opportunities for firms across transportation and construction disciplines.
- Contractors can use the project scope and sequencing to assess relevant capabilities and track for individual procurements; port-related work is the stated near-term priority.
- The program’s completion horizon extends through the end of 2031, while work is beginning immediately. No solicitation deadlines or specific contract terms are provided.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Office of Bundeswehr Infrastructure, Environmental Protection and Services (BAIUDBw)
- Bundeswehr
- Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
- Federal Ministry of Defence
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

### Vendors
- bremenports GmbH & Co. KG (Agreement signatory and port operator)

### Key Quotes
> Precisely because these are civil-military projects, the investments under the DHB31 project create particular added value: We are strengthening our defence capabilities while also creating additional benefits for the civilian use of existing infrastructure.
> — Roland Börger, President of BAIUDBw

### Sources
- [Germany signs agreement to expand Bremerhaven NATO logistics hub - Defensehere](https://defensehere.com/en/germany-bremerhaven-nato-logistics-hub-agreement) - Defensehere