Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has widened the Vorhafen entrance, allowing more space for larger vessels such as cruisers and ferries. The project has allowed for easier management of large vessels in Tollerort region. In addition, the maximum width of the vessel, which was limited to 32.3 meters, has changed to 40 meters. Jens Meier, the HPA CEO, said that the Vorhafen entrance will now bring positive results in vessel traffic and safety.