Hamburger Hafen and Logistik AG (HHLA)

HHLA’s CTA to implement 5G Network under DigiTest initiative

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) is receiving funding to establish a 5G network as part of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport’s (BMDV) “DigiTest” initiative.

This pilot project aims to create a digital testing ground at the terminal, where new application scenarios can be trialed to enhance logistics efficiency.

As part of the PROCON-5G (Port Remote Operations and Container Network with 5G) pilot project, a private 5G mobile network...

https://container-news.com/hhlas-cta-to-implement-5g-network-under-digitest-initiative/

HHLA CTB expands automation and sustainability initiatives

Hamburger Hafen and Logistik AG (HHLA) Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) in Hamburg continues to proceed with its automation and sustainability efforts. Recently, three state-of-the-art storage blocks have become operational, bringing the total number of electric storage blocks at the terminal to 22.

This expansion plays a key role in CTB’s sustainable development. Since late 2024, the three new blocks have been gradually incorporated into operations, increasing the automated block storage...

https://container-news.com/hhla-ctb-expands-automation-and-sustainability-initiatives/

HHLA reports US$1.2 billion revenue in 9M 2024

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has announced strong revenue and earnings growth in the first nine months of 2024.

In the Container segment, volumes at HHLA terminals rose by 0.9% to 4,496,000 TEUs, while Hamburg terminals maintained steady throughput, up slightly by 0.2% year-on-year.

Although the Far East and Middle East volumes declined, HHLA recorded strong growth in the North and South American regions, particularly in the US, while European port traffic also grew, with notable...

https://container-news.com/hhla-reports-us1-2-billion-revenue-in-9m-2024/

HHLA raises 2024 forecast amid strong transport growth

Based on preliminary, unaudited figures for the first nine months, the German port and terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has revised its forecast for the 2024 financial year upwards.

Despite global challenges, including economic weakness in Germany, the military conflict in the Middle East affecting shipping routes, and the war in Ukraine, HHLA achieved positive business results in the first nine months of the year.

This performance was largely driven by a robust increase...

https://container-news.com/hhla-raises-2024-forecast-amid-strong-transport-growth/

HHLA extends its CEO contract, appoints new CFO

German port and terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has made important decisions regarding key management board roles.

Annette Walter, previously CFO of STEAG Power at Essen-based energy supplier STEAG, has been appointed to the HHLA Executive Board as CFO, overseeing the Finance and Real Estate divisions.

Walter, with a background in business administration from Heinrich Heine University and Uppsala University, commenced her career at Deutsche Bank and HSBC Trinkaus &...

https://container-news.com/hhla-extends-its-ceo-contract-appoints-new-cfo/

HHLA’s AGV fleet switches from fossil fuels to battery power

The automated guided vehicle (AGV) fleet at Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG’s (HHLA) Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Hamburg is now totally battery-powered.

German port and terminal operator HHLA has taken another step in progressively replacing vehicles that operate on fossil fuels with battery-powered alternatives.

CTA will decommission the final diesel-powered container transporter (automated guided vehicle – AGV) in the fourth quarter of 2023. The new AGV fleet will now consist of 95...

https://container-news.com/hhlas-agv-fleet-switches-from-fossil-fuels-to-battery-power/

Metrans expands climate-friendly product HHLA Pure

The rail subsidiary of HHLA, Metrans is extending the HHLA Pure network across Europe, providing additional certified climate-neutral connections to its clients.

HHLA and Metrans offer the product HHLA Pure both climate-neutral processing and transport of their products and goods from the terminal facilities in the Port of Hamburg to the European hinterland.

Metrans will incorporate the seaports of Gdansk, Rijeka, Rotterdam, Trieste, and Wilhelmshaven into its CO2-free transport system starting...

https://container-news.com/metrans-expands-climate-friendly-product-hhla-pure/

HHLA reports annual container drop amid profit fall

Despite the rise in its annual revenue, German port and terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) saw its earnings and profits decrease in 2023.

The group’s revenue increased by 7.7% to over US$1.7 billion, but HHLA’s operating profit (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, EBIT) fell 3.4% to US$240 million and profit after tax and minority interests declined to US$100 million, translating to a 17.5% drop from the previous year.

HHLA said that amid operational delays and difficult...

https://container-news.com/hhla-reports-annual-container-drop-amid-profit-fall/

German government approves COSCO’s investment in Hamburg container terminal

The German government has approved the acquisition of a minority stake of less than 25% in the operating company HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort GmbH (CTT) by the Chinese company COSCO Shipping Port Limited (CSPL).

“Following the necessary investment review as required for the acquisition of shares by companies from non-European Union countries, we now have a result that strengthens HHLA’s future viability and secures jobs in the Port of Hamburg. We want to continue to successfully develop the...

https://container-news.com/german-government-approves-coscos-investment-in-hhla-container-terminal-tollerort/

HHLA handles first ammonia shipment from UAE to Germany

The first trial shipment of ammonia from the United Arab Emirates to Germany has been successfully completed and arrived at the climate-neutral HHLA-operated Container Terminal Altenwerder in Hamburg for polymer products manufacturer Aurubis.

Peter Tschentscher, first mayor of Hamburg, Michael Westhagemann, Hamburg Senator for Economy and Innovation, Roland Harings, CEO of Aurubis and Torben Seebold, member of the Executive Board of HHLA honoured the successful test delivery at an event on 21...

https://container-news.com/hhla-handles-first-ammonia-shipment-from-uae-to-germany/

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