Interim Statement January – March 2026
Discover the report- Geopolitical tensions, particularly due to the escalation in the Middle East, weighed on global supply chains and increased uncertainty in the global economic environment
- Exceptionally severe winter weather at the beginning of the year led, especially in Hamburg, to operational constraints at container terminals as well as disruptions in rail traffic
- Commissioning of three new remote-operated container gantry cranes at CTA; additional cranes planned for implementation
- Progress at CTB: automated handling with AGVs at the first large‑vessel berth in 24/7 operation
- METRANS: network expansion through acquisition of a 50% stake in an intermodal terminal in Romania
- Sustainability: order of the first battery‑electric gantry cranes at the terminal in Tallinn
- Container throughput down by 5.3 %; container transport volumes down by 1.5 %
- Revenue in the Port Logistics subgroup increased by 3.6 % to € 441.8 million despite lower volumes, driven particularly by additional storage fees and favourable effects in the modal mix
- EBIT amounted to € 27.2 million, down 5.5 % year on year, mainly due to weather‑related lower productivity and higher expenses
Foreword
Key figures January – March 2026
HHLA segments
215.9
Revenue
in € million
47 %
Share of revenue
HHLA’s container terminals link ships, rail freight 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 the Ukrainian city of Odessa, Tallinn in Estonia und Trieste in Italy.
To the Container segment205.6
Revenue
in € million
45 %
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 transshipments in the Port of Hamburg round off the service portfolio.
To the Intermodal segment24.4
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. Business activities for process automation, digital services and leasing services, particularly for the Intermodal segment, complete the portfolio of services. HHLA also markets its expertise in infrastructure and project development internationally.
To the Logistics segment11.6
Revenue
in € million
3 %
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