Annual Report 2022

Market environment
Major achievements
Results
  • Supply chain disruptions due to coronavirus pandemic, closedown of ports in Asia and North America, as well as massive shipping delays led to congestion at main European North Range ports in 9M/22 followed by normalization in Q4/22
  • Hinterland transportation burdened by disrupted transport chains and stressed rail infrastructure in Germany
  • Efficiency programme: automation of block storage and development of AGV area at CTB continued, talks with co-determination partners on new organisational structure
  • German government approves CSPL’s minority stake in CTT subject to conditions
  • Container Terminal Odessa (Ukraine): hinterland transportation in place as well as some top-up loading activities for grain vessels
  • Container throughput down 7.9 %; container transport slightly up
  • EBIT benefited from increase in storage fees as well as further growth in rail share of total HHLA intermodal transport volumes, partly offset by cost inflation
  • Dividend proposal of € 0.75 per class A share

Foreword

Angela Titzrath

Chief Executive Officer

In the challenging 2022 financial year, HHLA proved its efficiency and resilience. Over the years ahead, we will continue to drive ahead with investments in sustainable and innovative logistics.
Foreword

Key figures 2022

Group
Port Logistics
Real Estate

6,396

- 7.9 %

Container throughput
in thousand TEU

1,694

+ 0.2 %

Container transport
in thousand TEU

1,578.4

+ 7.7 %

Revenue
in € million

220.4

- 3.4 %

EBIT
in € million

14.0

- 1.6 pp

EBIT margin
in %

92.7

- 17.5 %

Profit after tax and
minority interests
in € million

To the Income statement

1,542.3

+ 7.4 %

Revenue
in € million

201.6

- 5.2 %

EBIT
in € million

13.1

- 1.7 pp

EBIT margin
in %

1.13

- 20.4 %

Earnings per share
in €

To the Income statement

44.1

+ 15.9 %

Revenue
in € million

18.4

+ 20.9 %

EBIT
in € million

41.8

+ 1.8 pp

EBIT margin
in %

3.93

+ 15.6 %

Earnings per share
in €

To the Income statement

Sustainability

Ecology
Society
Economy

By 30.6 %

absolute CO2e emissions have
decreased since 2018 (base year)

By 2040

HHLA intends to
operate climate-neutral

By 30.6 %

absolute CO2e emissions have
decreased since 2018 (base year)

By 2040

HHLA intends to
operate climate-neutral

Climate protection and the careful stewardship of natural resources are of particular importance for HHLA since terminals near cities need to be planned and operated with the environment especially in mind. HHLA wants to have cut its total CO2e emissions at least in half by 2030, and be climate-neutral by 2040.

Ecology

6,641

+ 3.1 %

Number of employees

5.1 million

invested in educating
and training in 2022

6,641

+ 3.1 %

Number of employees

5.1 million

invested in educating
and training in 2022

Highly competent and hard-working employees form the foundation of our success. HHLA’s aims to provide its services predominantly with its own personnel, to secure employment in the long term and help to enable its employees perform their roles skillfully as they deal with current and future challenges. Additionally, HHLA supports a large number of educational projects, especially for school children, and contributes to social responsibility through an active dialogue on topics relating to the port industry.

Society

774.6 million

+ 2.9 %

Value added

774.6 million

+ 2.9 %

Value added

Net value added serves as an indicator for the economic added value generated by HHLA. Added value is shared between employees, shareholders, the state (taxes) and lenders. The largest proportion of 74.2 % went to employees.

Innovation

HHLA Segments

Container

864.2

Revenue
in € million

55 %

Share of revenue

864.2

Revenue
in € million

55 %

Share of revenue

HHLA’s container terminals link ships, rail networks and trucks to create an efficient transport chain. The terminals in Hamburg form the most important European hub between Asia and Central/Eastern Europe. HHLA also operates a container terminal in Odessa in Ukraine, Tallinn in Estonia and Trieste in Italy.

To the Container segment

Intermodal

595.4

Revenue
in € million

38 %

Share of revenue

595.4

Revenue
in € million

38 %

Share of revenue

HHLA’s rail companies operate a comprehensive transport and terminal network for container transportation and connect ports on the North and Baltic seas, as well as the Northern Adriatic, with their hinterland. Truck transports in the local area and in European long-distance traffic as well as transhipments in the Port of Hamburg round off the service portfolio.

To the Intermodal segment

Logistics

77.6

Revenue
in € million

5 %

Share of revenue

77.6

Revenue
in € million

5 %

Share of revenue

In this segment, HHLA pools a wide range of port-related services such as dry bulk, vehicle and fruit logistics. Process automation, air-based logistics services and other digital services for the intermodal sector complement the range of services. HHLA also markets its expertise in infrastructure and project development internationally.

To the Logistics segment

Real Estate

44.1

Revenue
in € million

2 %

Share of revenue

44.1

Revenue
in € million

2 %

Share of revenue

With the long-term development of the landmarked Speicherstadt historical warehouse district as well as the Hamburg Fish Market on the banks of the River Elbe in Altona, HHLA is committed to a site development that is in line with the market and geared towards sustainability.

To the Real Estate segment

Focus

Diversity at HHLA

Overview

Dimensions of diversity and inclusion at HHLA

Putting diversity into practice is the key to corporate success
Read moreDimensions of diversity and inclusion at HHLA

Age

Working across generations

Working across generations

Age

Working across generations

Working across generations
HHLA’s concepts for life-long learning, continuing education and health measures ensure that its employees stay fit – physically, mentally and professionally.
Read moreWorking across generations
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Three women are having a chat and are drinking coffee. (Photo)

Ethnicity and nationality

Intercultural collaboration

Intercultural collaboration

Ethnicity and nationality

Intercultural collaboration

Intercultural collaboration
HHLA’s workforce is becoming increasingly international and diverse. The resulting linguistic and cultural knowledge is an enrichment for HHLA as these different ways of thinking and working, personalities and expertise strengthen every one of our teams.
Read moreIntercultural collaboration
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A man wearing an orange T-shirt stands there with crossed arms, two men are working in the background. (Photo)

Gender and gender identity

Gender and gender equality

Gender and gender equality

Gender and gender identity

Gender and gender equality

Gender and gender equality
HHLA is convinced that mixed teams at all levels yield better results. This is why all employees at HHLA have the same opportunities, regardless of their gender.
Read moreGender and gender equality
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A man and two women sit smiling in front of laptops (Photo)

Social background

Equal opportunities

Equal opportunities

Social background

Equal opportunities

Equal opportunities
Social background still has a strong influence on educational and labour market opportunities. At HHLA, all people have the same chance of getting a job that matches their talents and capabilities.
Read moreEqual opportunities
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A man is working with an angle grinder (Photo)

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