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all about ports

The new platform for holistic port solutions

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The stage for tomorrow's port solutions

all about ports is the new event for the future of port operations. Combining a conference and exhibition, it is the first event to provide a comprehensive overview of all structures and processes in ports. International decision-makers meet here to shape resilient and climate-neutral ports alongside the world’s leading maritime trade fair, SMM.

Knowledge, trends and solutions for resilient ports.

The all about ports not only offers exhibition space for exciting products and new solutions. The specialised conference delivers three days of keynotes, panels and workshops on the most pressing topics in port operations from digitalization and automation to sustainability, security and smart logistics.

Panoramic view of the port in Barcelona in a summer day.

More than just logistics

all about ports is the platform for a holistic view of modern port infrastructure, technology and processes. It combines innovation, sustainability, safety and service – from cargo handling to the passenger experience.

Container ships in the Port of Hamburg | www.mediaserver.hamburg.de / Andreas Vallbracht

More port, more Hamburg

As one of Europe's largest and most versatile ports, Hamburg is a pioneer in smart ports and environmental technologies, providing the ideal stage for sustainable solutions.

Wind turbines on a dyke, cargo ships in the water and the port of Rotterdam in the background.

More sustainability

all about ports creates transformation expertise and drives innovation, from green technologies and alternative propulsion systems to digital solutions for low-emission port processes.

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More than just an expo

A unique combination of trade conference and exhibition  for solutions in digitalisation, automation, sustainability and port logistics.

Aerial view of an illuminated harbour at night, with digital lines representing networking.

More networking

Year-round digital platform for exchange, cooperation and access to the latest topics.

Hamburg Messe Eingang Mitte außen - Schriftzug

More competence

Bundled expertise: Hamburg Messe's trade fair expertise meets the innovative strength of our partners such as the Hamburg Maritime Cluster.

CCH Außenansicht / CCH - Exterior View
Aerial view of port with crane loading containers onto ship, against backdrop of Bangkok skyline at night.
CCH - Halle H | CCH Hall H
CCH Außenansicht | CCH - Exterior View
Cruise ship and ferry at Southampton Harbour, city in the background under cloudy skies.
CCH Eingangshalle / CCH entrance hall
Container stacks and cranes in the port of Rotterdam on a river under a slightly cloudy sky.
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Hafenschlepper bugsieren ein Containerschiff im Hamburger Hafen an den Anleger | Mediaserver Hamburg
CCH Luftaufnahme | CCH aerial view
Hamburger Hafenkräne im Sonnenuntergang | Mediaserver Hamburg / Andreas Vallbracht
CCH Außenansicht vom Park Panten un Blomen aus
Köhlbrandbrücke | Mediaserver Hamburg / Doublevision
CCH Außenansicht | CCH - Exterior View
CCH Luftaufnahme | CCH aerial view
Containerschiff im Hamburger Hafen | Mediaserver Hamburg / Andreas Vallbracht
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Your presence at all about ports

The all about ports exhibition offers companies, institutions and start-ups from the port, logistics and maritime technology sectors a premium platform to showcase their solutions and innovations. From smart infrastructure and digital services to sustainable technologies, this is where providers meet an engaged audience of decision-makers from business, science and politics.

The CCH – Congress Center Hamburg provides ideal conditions for exhibitors: modern architecture, flexible spaces and bright foyer areas seamlessly connect the conference and exhibition. Located directly next to the conference stage, the exhibition ensures maximum visibility and interaction while keynotes and panels take place just steps away.

Take advantage of this central location and high-profile setting to present your products, services and visions to an international audience and gain new partnerships, customers and inspiration for the maritime future.

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Marc Niemann

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Patronage and partners

Foto Jens Meier

I am delighted to be the patron of all about ports. The event addresses precisely those issues that will determine the future of the global port industry: How to make ports more resilient, sustainable, and technologically advanced? As international hubs, modern ports have long been more than just transshipment points – they are engines of innovation, energy centers, and indispensable infrastructure. all about ports offers the ideal platform to drive this transformation forward: it brings together bright minds from business, science, politics, and technology to exchange ideas about groundbreaking solutions and sharpen the focus on ports as strategic hubs of global value creation. And where better to do this than in Hamburg – with its strong port and innovation landscape.

Jens Meier
Präsident des Welthafenverbands IAPH
CEO HPA

Programme and network partners

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Hamburg Port Authority Logo
International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) Logo
Zentralverband der deutschen Seehafenbetriebe e. V. (ZDS) Logo
Hamburger Hafen / Hamburg harbour

Hamburg – hub for the future of the port industry

Germany's Maritime Hub

As one of the most versatile ports in Europe, Hamburg combines expertise with cutting-edge smart port technology. Here, solutions for tomorrow’s challenges are created – from digitalization to decarbonization.

Smart Port

Hamburg is one of the leaders in developing intelligent port infrastructure. With projects like digital twins, autonomous cargo handling systems, and sustainable energy solutions, the city sets global standards for port operations and maritime logistics.

Connecting knowledge

In Hamburg, research, industry, and government work hand in hand. Maritime clusters, international trade fairs, and strong political support make the city the ideal location for innovation and collaboration in the global supply chain.

Holistic View of Maritime Value Creation

Hamburg unites shipbuilding, marine technology, and port logistics in a unique ecosystem. The all about ports event complements established formats like SMM and creates new synergies along the entire maritime supply chain.

Security & Sustainability

Future-proof port solutions from the Hanseatic city: Whether cybersecurity, emergency management, or green port infrastructure. Hamburg develops and tests technologies that ensure safe, resilient, and sustainable ports worldwide.

Hamburg Messe & Congress – Venue & Expertise

The CCH offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and technological equipment combined with a strong industry network and decades of maritime know-how from Hamburg Messe.

Nele Bruns

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all about ports

The new meeting point for complete port solutions.

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Marc Niemann
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Venue

CCH - Congress Center Hamburg
Congressplatz 1
20355 Hamburg
Germany

Hall H & Foyer 3+H

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Image credits

Photos © Hamburg Messe und Congress, Piet Niemann, Michael Zapf, Romanus Fuhrmann
Photos © Hamburg Media Server / Andreas Vallbracht, Erik Recke, Doublevision, Sven Jansen, Ingo Boelter
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