The Port of Hamburg, in collaboration with HCS and REPS, has implemented an innovative road power plant, the world’s first of its kind, that transforms port traffic into a source of renewable energy. Installed within an…
Location: Germany
Port of Hamburg – Smart Water Protection Inspired by 4-dimensional Underwater Monitoring
SIMON (Smart Water Protection Inspired by 4-dimensional Underwater Monitoring) addresses the growing need for efficient, high-resolution environmental monitoring in complex port ecosystems such as the Port of Hamburg. Current monitoring approaches are spatially and temporally limited,…
Port of Hamburg – Resilience at Work: Skin Health and Heat Protection
Climate change represents one of the greatest global challenges in public health. One consequence is the increase in air temperatures and sunshine hours, leading to stronger UV exposure (Bfs, 2023). In Hamburg, there is a significant…
Port of Hamburg – Quantum inspired Traffic Light Control
Like many seaports, the Port of Hamburg faces increasing traffic congestion within the port area, often pushing the traffic network to its limits during peak times. Due to limited space in the port and lengthy planning…
Port of Hamburg – Re-inventing Salzgitter Quay: Sustainability meets Coal
The project “Re-inventing Salzgitter Quay: Sustainability meets Coal” in Hamburg’s Sandauhafen exemplifies forward-thinking and sustainable infrastructure development. The quay, established in 1975/76, serves the handling of bulk goods such as iron ore and coal and is…
Port of Hamburg – COMMON GROUND; social engagement through joint community days
In 2020, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) launched “COMMON GROUND”, a project that fosters social engagement through joint community days. COMMON GROUND is an internal initiative that brings employees together to encourage meaningful, social and hands-on…
Collaborative project – PORTS Benchmark Platform
European cargo transport and maritime shipping is heavily relying on port infrastructure, particularly quay walls and roads as essential components. Additionally, waterways need to connect the quay walls offering the needed water depth. Ports and their…
Port Authorities of Halifax, Hamburg and Valencia – Port Innovators Network (PIN)
The Port Innovators Network (PIN) is an unprecedented formal collaboration between the Port Authorities of Halifax, Hamburg and Valencia and their respective, already well established innovation labs, PIER, HOMEport and Opentop. PIN was created to boost…
Hamburg Port Authority – smartWINDOW
The Fehrmann Tech Group in cooperation with the Hamburg Port Authority and Cruise Gate Hamburg present a groundbreaking innovation in maritime and urban technology. Born from a joint research project, our smartWINDOW is revolutionizing maritime navigation…