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: Hamburg
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…
Hamburg Port Authority – Dradenau logistics area
As part of the restructuring of the Port of Hamburg, small, economically unviable harbor basins and sites have been transformed into new, larger sites suitable for container handling or logistics activities. For the first time in…
Hamburg Port Authority – Spot the robot dog, our assistant bridge inspector
HPA’s management has been mandated to drive innovation in the Port of Hamburg. That’s why we are constantly on the lookout for new technologies and innovations that can make processes within our port more sustainable and…