Since the beginning of August, we have once again been transporting surplus sediment to buoy E3 in the North Sea, enabling us to maintain key areas of the port. Schleswig-Holstein has granted a new permit for this, allowing up to two million tonnes per year, after extensive expert reports once again confirmed that no significant environmental impact is expected as a result. Since 2005, this option has helped Hamburg and the Tideelbe to reduce dredging cycles and ensure that depths meet requirements even during the summer months.