Safe dismantling of a damaged Swing bridge in Bremerhaven
Project: Dismantling of the large swing bridge in Bremerhaven
From approval to professional disposal – a complete project with the highest environmental and safety standards
Client: Free Hanseatic City of Bremen (municipality), special port fund, represented by bremenports GmbH & Co. KG
Service categories: Renovation & demolition, heavy-duty logistics, scaffolding
A damaged bridge section with a total weight of 750 tons posed a major challenge for the port industry in Bremerhaven. Due to contaminants (asbestos, lead, PAH), the bridge section was classified as hazardous waste and could not be moved without a permit. Krebs Unternehmensgruppe took over the entire process – from obtaining the official permits to dismantling and proper disposal.
- The bridge section was stored on a site that was urgently needed for other purposes, but could not be moved without official permission.
- High levels of pollution from asbestos, lead and PAHs required special safety and environmental protection measures.
- The riveted structure with an area of approximately 18.000 m² required special dismantling and decoating procedures.
The Krebs Unternehmensgruppe developed a complete solution for safe dismantling:
- Approval management: All necessary regulatory approvals were efficiently organized from a single source.
- Specialized dismantling processes:
- Inductive decoating to reduce blasting media waste.
- Airtight enclosure and asbestos protection measures for maximum safety.
- Circular cleaning process for environmentally friendly pollutant removal.
- Safe disposal: All residues were properly stored, documented, and disposed of.
Complete management of the project – from the initial application to the final waste disposal verification.
Compliance with all environmental and safety regulations.
Efficient and transparent collaboration with regular customer insights on the construction site.
Our values in action
Clear. Strong. Nordic. – Our slogan is more than just three words. It is an expression of our identity and reflects the values that Krebs Unternehmensgruppe have always shaped us.
Clear.
Trust through absolute openness – the customer was able to inspect storage facilities, waste disposal records and the construction site at any time.
Strong.
No other company was able to provide this service in this form.
Nordic.
A strong network of partners from Bremen, Hamburg, Rostock and Lubmin – true Nordic reliability that would have worked with just a handshake.