Skip next section IN DEPTH: New naval port aims to enhance Germany's defense capabilities October 8, 2026

IN DEPTH: New naval port aims to enhance Germany's defense capabilities

Emden on the North Sea will be a naval city again Image: Sina Schuldt/dpa/picture alliance

Citing the escalating security threat, Germany's Navy has decided to establish a second port on the North Sea coast.

After months of evaluating locations, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the Bundeswehr's new naval port would be built in Emden.

"Emden offers ideal conditions, such as quick access to the Atlantic Ocean and the far north," Pistorius said.

Read all about why Pistorius said Germany needs another port for its navy and why Emden should host it: A new naval port in Emden aims to enhance Germany's defense capabilities

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