19. Share of results attributable to non-controlling interests

Profits attributable to non-controlling interests amounting to € 20,557 thousand (previous year: € 31,558 thousand) mainly relate to non-controlling shareholders of HHLA Container Altenwerder GmbH, Hamburg (CTA). This share of earnings was reduced due to interest expenses (previous year: interest income) arising from the measurement of a settlement obligation to a non-controlling shareholder. A higher actual share of earnings attributable to the CTA had the opposite effect.

Terminal

In maritime logistics, a terminal is a facility where freight transported by various modes of transport is handled.