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heyport was featured in the latest issue of the Port of Hamburg Magazine!🎉The edition, titled PORTSERVICES, shines a spotlight on the hidden champions of the Port of Hamburg. The article highlights how heyport is transforming the maritime industry with a state-of-the-art digital planning platform through real-time collaboration and communication. 📖 Read the full issue now: https://lnkd.in/eVaRJKjA Kudos to the heyport team 🚢

As 2024 comes to an end, we reflect on a year full of passion, progress and big milestones.😊 This year, we proudly founded heyport, passify, and RailSync, each marked significant progress with new customers, compelling pitches, and enhanced products. Another highlight was hosting our first-ever event where we brought together partners, portfolio companies and friends for a unique and memorable boat tour through the Hamburg Harbour. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team, partners and community for being part of this amazing journey. Wishing everyone joyful holidays with your loved ones and a happy and successful New Year.🎄🥂 #HHLANext #happyholidays #happyNewYear #seasonsgreetings #innovation 

passify has been featured in the Hamburg Journal of the regional tv and radio broadcast channel NDR! 🎉 This coverage highlights their innovative solution to enhance security and efficiency in truck handling. Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e3ZYscdu Kudos to the passify team🚛 #innovation #logistics #startups #passify #Hamburg

The maritime industry is evolving rapidly, and the path to smarter, more efficient port operations lies not just in automation and digitalization but in industry-wide collaboration. In our latest expert video, we delve into a question from our recent report: 👉 How important is industry-wide collaboration and stadardization in advancing automation and digital innovation in port logistics? 🎥 Watch the video to hear what Jan Cantow/ heyport and Sriram Giridhar/ HHLA Next have to say. Get your free copy of the report to explore the full findings. Link in comments! #HHLANext #digitization #innovation #logistics

We're thrilled to welcome Kimani to our team!🎉 With a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur in the logistics tech space, Kimani Michalke brings a unique blend of pragmatic testing, fast prototyping, and a passion for creating sustainable solutions. Known for tackling challenges head-on, he thrives on proving that "this can't be done" is simply a starting point. As a member of the Venture Building team, Kimani is dedicated to turning ideas into viable businesses. Outside of work, Kimani enjoys beach volleyball and experimenting in the kitchen.🏐🍳 We’re proud to have you with us! #HHLANext #BestTeam #WelcomeToTheTeam #innovation

The biggest milestone in the still young history of our portfolio company passify!🚚 Since last week, the app is available at all three container terminals of HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG in Hamburg. This expansion underlines the broad acceptance of passify in the Port of Hamburg and is a clear indication of the growth and importance of passify in the logistics industry.💪 Marcel Lindemann, Co-Founder of passify: “The successful launch of passify at the HHLA container terminals is a major milestone for our start-up. We are proud of the fact that our solution is now successfully being used at the majority of the Hamburg terminals. We are continuing to develop passify on an ongoing basis in close cooperation with haulage companies and truck drivers. It is our aim to become the gold standard for simple, secure and synchronised truck processing at terminals around the world.” We are very proud of the whole team behind this success story!🎉 #HHLANext #passify #digitization #startup

Congratulations to Hendrik Kramer, CEO and Co-Founder of our portfolio company FERNRIDE, on being recognized as Logistics Leader of the Year 2024 by the Logistics Hall of Fame!🏆 This award highlights Hendrik's leadership and his role in driving innovation within the logistics industry. We’re proud to stand alongside Hendrik and the entire FERNRIDE team as partners on this journey. Well-deserved recognition! 🎉 #HHLANext #FERNIDE #startups #LogisticsLeaderOfTheYear2024 #innovation

🎬Behind the Scenes: A look into our video shoot for the Automation & Digital Innovation Report! Following the release of our latest report, we're excited to share a sneak peek behind the scenes of the video shoot we recently wrapped up. In the upcoming videos, experts from all parties involved in the report, heyport, passify, FERNRIDE and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH, share their perspectives on the key findings of the report. 🎥Stay tuned for the videos, which will be released in the coming weeks! Get your free copy of the report to explore the full findings. Link in comments! #HHLANext #digitization #innovation #maritimelogistics

Yesterday, we enjoyed a great after-work session with members of our portfolio companies heyport, passify and RailSync. While we initially planned to enjoy the festive vibes at the Christmas market, Hamburg’s famous rainy weather had other plans. 🌧️ But hey, flexibility is key and so we spent the evening in the office - at least with some Christmas songs.🎄 Thanks to everyone who joined. #HHLANext #passify #heyport #RailSync #team #innovation

📢 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