At the turn of the century, the Harburg port - until then only a smaller, relatively insignificant inland port - was on the verge of significant changes. In neighboring Hamburg, space was becoming scarce, and Harburg was one of the available expansion options. This work from 1905 describes the status at that time, as well as the already very concrete renovation and expansion plans that ultimately led to the Harburg port, which is now significant in the broader Hamburg context.