25. Associates Accounted for Using the Equity Method

Interests in Associates Accounted for Using the Equity Method

in € thousand

 

31.12.2017

 

31.12.2016

Interests in joint ventures

 

11,243

 

10,481

Interest in associates companies

 

3,972

 

3,836

 

 

15,215

 

14,317

Interests in joint ventures comprise Hansaport, HHLA Frucht, STEIN, ARS-UNIKAI, Kombi-Transeuropa and Hamburg Vessel Coordination Center. Interests in associated companies include the shares in CuxPort and the shares in DHU.

The interests reported are higher than in the previous year due largely to the earnings recorded in financial income for the various companies at equity less the dividends received, see Note 16.

For more information, please refer to Note 3.