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At a meeting in Berlin, representatives from the Schleswig-Holstein government and the port association requested increased federal funding, highlighting the importance of ports for national climate protection, supply, and military security. The ports require €1.5 billion annually; however, only €140 million is currently allocated from the federal infrastructure fund.

The state is pushing for ten times this amount to meet rising demands. Ports are essential for military logistics and energy imports, including gas and hydrogen. Recent legislative support for CO2 storage in the North Sea further emphasizes the need for well-equipped ports to fulfill military mobility and climate commitments.