Market Research

The market research department analyses current data for member companies and affiliated ports. Up-to-date information about markets and transportation is provided in the form of analyses and studies.

This includes regular reports on:

• developments in ocean-going and hinterland cargo
• seaborne foreign trade
• transit cargo traffic
• liner services

Studies on cargo or traffic can be adapted to specific needs if requested. Charts and graphs display the results clearly.

An extensive database and close contacts to research institutes provide a solid foundation for market research.

HHM works together with grant-supported research institutions to develop comprehensive topics for the transportation and logistics industry.

Data on trends in seaborne cargo, foreign trade or transit cargo traffic are also available for registered members in the form of Powerpoint slides and in the information system PORTBLOG.

Seaborne Cargo Handling

Market research in the area of seaport cargo handling keeps up-to-date data on cargo handling from the Port of Hamburg, competitors and ports worldwide.

Detailed information is available in the following areas:

Container handling in Hamburg – updated monthly

• According to 35 relations, in Europe in part for individual countries
• Depicted acc. to: number, TEU, full, empty, weight, import, export
• Container handling in Hamburg – updated quarterly
• According to approx. 250 relations
• Depicted acc. to: number, TEU, full, empty, weight, import, export
• Container handling in Hamburg and other ports – updated yearly
• According to approx. 250 relations
• Depicted acc. to: number, TEU, full, empty, weight, import, export
•  Seaborne cargo in Hamburg – updated quarterly
• According to approx. 250 relations
• Depicted acc. to: kinds of cargo, total volumes and volumes of containerised/conventional cargo in metric tons

 Worldwide Liner Services at a Glance

Market research on liner services provides information in the area of liner shipping for individual projects or on a subscription basis.

It includes data on:

• Ships’ arrivals
• Schedules of departures
• Profile of services offered
• Analysis of relations and

• Developments in fleets and order books.
• These services are provided in the form of:
• Ad hoc reports
• Newsletters
• Surveys
• Desktop research or
• Competitive intelligence.

Hinterland Transports

Market research in the field of hinterland transports collects comprehensive data on transport volumes by rail, barges, feeder and trucks.

Data is analysed according to

• regions
• monthly updates
• container and cargo types.

As an additional service, data is provided on current market developments and trends. Individual analyses and predictions can be carried out as special projects. Research is supported by the seven local Port of Hamburg agencies in Europe.