Germany Is Preparing Supply Lines for a War, It’s Far From Ready

In Bremerhaven on Germany’s North Sea coast, Europe’s largest car port is getting a €1.35 billion ($1.6 billion) upgrade. The state-funded investment is not for exporting more Mercedes-Benz and VW vehicles, but to reinforce loading docks to be able to transport military equipment like a 60-ton Leopard tank to future front lines.

Earmarked in Germany’s 2026 budget, the project is part of a broader push by Europe’s largest economy to prepare for a potential war. In the event that Europe is attacked, Germany’s central location and industrial resources put it in a strategic position to supply gear for troops.