HHLA Next

📢 New Report: Automation & Digital Innovation in Port Logistics The maritime industry is in the midst of a transformative shift. Ports and container terminals are increasingly adopting automation and digitalization to improve efficiency, safety, and environmental impact. Our latest report, conducted in collaboration with heyport, passify, FERNRIDE and supported by HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH, delves into the key insights and actionable strategies shaping the future of port logistics. Key Findings: ▶ Growth of Automation: A significant rise in moderate automation levels across terminals reflects a step-by-step approach to modernization, balancing innovation with practical demands. ▶ Digital Transformation: Over 80% of terminals are now digitally equipped to some degree, with larger terminals leading in real-time data integration and predictive analytics. ▶ Main Drivers: Operational efficiency, cost reduction, and data-driven decision-making are the primary motivators, while enhanced safety and competitiveness play crucial roles as well. ▶ Challenges: Integration with legacy systems, high initial investments, and workforce adaptation continue to pose hurdles to full-scale adoption. 🔎 What's Next? As digitalization lays the groundwork, automation follows, with solutions like IoT, AI, predictive analytics, and digital twin technology becoming priorities in the coming years. This report serves as a roadmap for decision-makers, highlighting trends, challenges, and practical steps for transitioning to smarter, more resilient port operations. Get your free copy of the report to explore the full findings and gain insights that will help shape the next generation of port logistics. Let’s drive the future of maritime logistics together! https://lnkd.in/eP-HtECF #HHLANext #innovation #digitization

Marking nearly 1.5 years of partnership with theDOCK. It was a pleasure to host Hannan Carmeli from theDOCK in our office. As one of our investment funds, theDOCK’s “Navigator II” is a specialized maritime venture capital fund focused on driving innovation in shipping, ports, and supply chain technology. theDOCK actively invests in startups developing solutions to enhance the maritime industry, supporting advancements in efficiency and technology. We look forward to continuing this partnership to further support maritime innovation. #HHLANext #VentureCapital #MaritimeInnovation #Startups 

🚀 What a fantastic #HubDay24! We’re proud to have been part of this exciting day at Digital Hub Logistics & Commerce, with Daniel on stage and our portfolio companies - heyport, passify, FERNRIDE, and modility engaging in valuable networking and discussions. Congratulations to the entire Hub team for organizing such an inspiring event, strengthening Hamburg’s role as a hub of #innovation, #logistics, and #digitization, and uniting the ecosystem. We look forward to our continued support as you enter this new chapter as Digital Hub Logistics & Commerce! #HubDay2024 #HHLANext #digitization #startups

🎉 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