HHLA Next

🎉 Welcome to the team, Astrid and Ganyi! We’re pleased to introduce two new members joining HHLA Next. 🔢 Astrid Meyer brings extensive experience in accounting, controlling, and strategic planning across various industries and company sizes. Her passion for numbers will be a great asset to our finance team. Outside of work, Astrid enjoys spending time by the sea, windsurfing, and taking long walks on the beach. She also enjoys horse riding, reading, and music🎶. 📊 Ganyi Zhang is a research enthusiast, passionate about employing various research methods and utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to navigate industry challenges and opportunities. With years of experience as a strategist in the logistics industry, she is eager to contribute to the market and innovation research at HHLA Next. In her free time, enjoys nurturing plants in the community garden and spending time in nature🌿. We’re proud to have you with us! #HHLANext #bestteam #innovation #logistics

Collaboration is key to driving innovation and growth. That’s why Jana travelled to Munich to work with FERNRIDE, one of our portfolio companies, on an exciting new marketing project, demonstrating the value of such partnerships. Here’s why collaboration matters: ➡ Leveraging Expertise: By combining strengths, we can create solutions more effectively than working alone. ➡ Fostering Innovation: Fresh ideas come from different perspectives, driving creative, impactful projects. ➡ Expanding Reach: Partnerships allow us to tap into new markets and audiences. In today’s interconnected world, working together is crucial to staying competitive and unlocking new opportunities. And we’re looking forward to seeing the results that emerge from this special project. Stay tuned for more updates😊 You wanna learn more about #FERNRIDE? Subscribe to their newsletter! Link in comments. #HHLANext #innovation #startups #logistics

🌍 Hola Valencia! What inspiring days at Valencia Digital Summit (VDS)! Our team had an amazing time sharing insights and exchanging ideas across 3 panels and 1 keynote at Port Entrepreneurship International Congress #PEIC_2024 during the Valencia Digital Summit #vds_2024, focused on innovation and growth within the tech and maritime sectors. Marcel, Co-Founder of passify, kicked things off on the panel “Innovation Lighthouse: Security and Resilience,” discussing how digital transformation is shaping security strategies for ports. Daniel took the stage twice, first in the panel Innovation Lighthouse: Supply Chain Efficiency, and later delivered a keynote on “Venture Builder as a Source of Innovation for the Sector”, exploring how we define venture building and why its important to innovate and diversify in port logistics. To cap it off, Sriram teamed up with Joshua Gold from TMV and other industry partners for an engaging panel on "The Whys of the Rising Interest in Port & Maritime Sectors by VCs", diving deep into why investors are paying attention to this space. A huge thank you to Opentop_Hub and the Port Authority of Valencia for organizing and inviting us to this event. Until next time, Valencia! #VDS2024 #Innovation #MaritimeTech #Passify #startups

🤖 HHLA Next Team Offsite – between Heidschnucken and AI workshop Not only since ChatGPT, #AI has been a hot topic. Through our partnership with the Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC), we have had a focus on AI for some time now, looking at the opportunities it presents for our portfolio companies and in general. From optimizing supply chains to predictive maintenance and smarter port operations, artificial intelligence is unlocking new efficiencies and possibilities. The past two days were dedicated to hands-on AI workshops, where we not only learned how to leverage AI in our daily work but also had a lot of fun experimenting with prompts and creative solutions! Big thanks to ARIC for the insightful sessions and inspiring collaboration! #HHLANext #ARIC #AI #innovation #logistics

This week, Wiebke and Sriram were in sunny Valencia to meet with the leading port logistics innovation stakeholders Fundación Valenciaport and Opentop_Hub. We had an interesting deepdive on the innovation status quo with Antonio and Jorge at their scenic headquarters overlooking the port. During the talk, we explored joint synergies with plenty of learning points for both parties.   Last but not the least, Guillermo took Sriram on a fantastic tour of the port of Valencia to supplement the discussions. #HHLANext #Valenciaport #Opentop #innovation #startups

We are hiring! 🚀 Our motivated and dynamic team is searching for a new team member😀 Are you passionate about startups and interested in the world auf maritime logistics? Here we go! After the successful launch of our first ventures, we are looking for a passionate venture builder who is ready to dive into the world of entrepreneurship.🚀 If you're interested in playing a central role in shaping innovative logistics ventures, join our passionate team located in the heart of the Speicherstadt. Explore the opportunity by clicking on the application link below. Join our team ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ej8v6KDs #hiring #startups #innovation #HHLANext

This week, Daniel, Paras and Ganyi attended the Logistics Summit, connecting with a diverse group of professionals - both new and familiar faces. Here are some key insights from our experience: 🤝 A Platform for Valuable Exchange: The summit provided a focused forum for sharing ideas in the logistics sector, promoting collaboration between industry leaders and startups. 🤖 The Potential of AI in Logistics: The possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics are many and varied. However, these are often clouded by exaggerated ideas and false promises. 🌱 The Path to Sustainability: Decarbonizing the logistics chain and digitalization were key topics. The rise of e-mobility is a reality, and shippers and forwarders are working towards climate-neutral transport routes. It was a great experience to exchange with innovation leaders in our industry. See u at Logistics Summit 2025! #HHLANext #LogisticsSummit #Innovation #Sustainability #Startups

Yesterday, Wiebke participated in the IAPH World Ports Conference, where industry leaders gathered to explore the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of global trade and logistics. Angela Titzrath, CEO of HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, contributed valuable insights during the panel on the “Resilience of Global Maritime Supply Chains,” emphasizing the critical role of networks, adaptability, and technological innovation - core elements of our approach at HHLA Next. At HHLA Next, we’re driving the future of maritime logistics through innovation. Our portfolio companies, such as heyport (specializing in port call and berth planning) and passify (focused on secure and automated gate processes), demonstrate our commitment to the very themes discussed at the conference, including #security and #sustainability in ports and shipping. #HHLANext #innovation #logistics #WorldPortConference 📷 HHLA, Richard Langdon

2024 Annual Survey: Automation & Digital Innovation in Port Logistics 🚢 We need your insights! As the maritime industry rapidly evolves, automation and digitization reshape port logistics and container terminals - enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and global competitiveness. However, these advancements bring opportunities and challenges that will define the sector's future.  In collaboration with heyport, passify, FERNRIDE and supported by HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH, we're exploring the current state of automation and digital innovation in port logistics, and we need your input! 💡 By participating in the survey, you’ll: ➡ Contribute to shaping the future of port logistics ➡ Gain access to exclusive insights and survey results ➡ Deepen your understanding of the trends driving the industry forward 🔗 Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/eFKKkCA6 Thank you for helping us drive innovation in the maritime industry! #PortInnovation #Automation #Digitization #Smartports #Sustainability

Our Transformation Manager, Schirin, recently engaged with leading minds across industries at two impactful events: Beiersdorf Connect and Zufall Logistic Kitchen. These gatherings highlighted the immense value of networking and exchanging ideas with diverse innovation sectors - from startups to corporates to academia.🤝 Why is this important? In a rapidly evolving world, no single organization has all the answers. By fostering collaboration and embracing a variety of perspectives, we open ourselves to new ways of thinking, breakthrough solutions, and sustainable innovation. 🔍 At Beiersdorf Connect, we explored how connecting the dots through collaborative innovation can address global challenges and drive transformation. Discussions on business ecosystems, sustainability, and AI showed that true progress comes from shared knowledge and joint efforts. At ZUFALL logistics group, we took networking to a new level - cooking, discussing, and innovating together on sustainable logistics. It’s about blending diverse experiences to ‘spice up’ how we approach critical topics. These experiences reaffirm our belief that meaningful connections are key to generating new ideas and driving impactful change. Let’s continue to build bridges, inspire each other, and create a better future together! #HHLANext #Innovation #Networking #Transformation #Collaboration #Sustainability