The Port of Hamburg is Germany's largest universal harbour
The Port of Hamburg owes its strength and competitiveness in particular to the companies operating here in the port and transport sector, logistics and industry.
Many of the interests relevant to the port process are represented by associations, organisations and interest groups. Their involvement is varied and includes, for example, representation on political committees or networking and promoting companies. Their work is usually financed by donations and is supported by a network of volunteers. Foundations - whether under private or public law - are also included in the area of associations and organisations. The associations, societies and interest groups that are relevant to companies in the Port of Hamburg are listed below:
Logistics associations in the Port of Hamburg
Here you will find the logistics associations represented in the Port of Hamburg.

Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V.
Der Hamburger Hafen ist Deutschlands größter Universalhafen. Um seine Marktposition im internationalen Wettbewerb weiter zu stärken, ist Hafen Hamburg Marketing (HHM) gemeinsam mit seinen Mitgliedern weltweit aktiv.
Logistik-Initiative Hamburg
As a public-private partnership, we promote the positioning of the Hamburg metropolitan region as a pioneering, innovative logistics region in Europe by 2025.

Verband Deutscher Schiffsausrüster e.V.
Verband Deutscher Schiffsausrüster e.V. is the German interest group for companies in the maritime supply chain.

DIHLA - Dakosy
Interessengemeinschaft Hamburger Linienagenten GmbH introduces data communication systems for the Port of Hamburg.
Verband Straßengüterverkehr und Logistik Hamburg e.V.
Verband Straßengüterverkehr und Logistik Hamburg e.V. (VSH) is the employers' association for commercial road haulage companies in Hamburg. It has been representing their interests vis-à-vis politicians, authorities and the public for almost 70 years
DIHS - in Hamburg
As one of three shareholders, DIHS represents the interests of Hamburg freight forwarders within the DAKOSY data communication system

VHBS
The Verband Hamburger und Bremer Schiffsmakler e.V. (VHBS) is a voluntary association of shipbroking companies based in Bremen and Hamburg that promotes their common interests
Verein Hamburger Spediteure e.V.
The VHSp represents the interests of Hamburg freight forwarders at regional, national and international level.