Political factions and the powerful German trade union Ver.di opposed the Hamburg deal, saying it would cost jobs and cede control of the port to a foreign company.
The demand for action
on underwater radiated noise from ships has significantly increased over the last few years, due to its negative effects on marine creatures and the environment.
The businesses say introducing the charge for EVs will hinder the already sluggish take-up of electric vans used for deliveries to homes and businesses.
Helene is already one of the deadliest mainland storms in the history of the U.S., with more than 100 people killed in the days since it first made landfall.