On all about ports

Patronage

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
President International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
CEO Hamburg Port Authority (HPA)

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.

Programme and network partners

DVV
EUROGATE
FEPORT
DMZ EN
Hamburg Port Authority Logo
International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) Logo
maritimes cluster norddeutschland Logo
Logo Port of Hamburg Marketing
ZDS Zentralverband der deutschen Seehafenbetriebe e.V. Logo
ZVDS

Endorsing Associations

Logo of the Polish Chamber of Maritime Commerce (KIGM) featuring a stylized blue ship‑book symbol and the abbreviation KIGM.