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CONTENTS AT A GLANCE HHM LOCATIONS & MARKETS ACTIVITIES CONTACT
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Port of Hamburg Marketing – A strong voice for the port
The Port of Hamburg is Germany’s largest universal port. Along with its members, Port of Hamburg Marketing – HHM is active worldwide to further strengthen its market position in worldwide com- petition. Founded in 1985, for thirty-five years the Association has campaigned with great success for Hamburg as a port and logistics region. The Port of Hamburg now enjoys a positive image all over the world, standing for professionalism, efficiency and innovation.
HHM is soundly based both nationally and interna- tionally. At a total of twelve locations, the staff at headquarters and the representative offices cham- pion the interests of Hamburg and the region’s seaport industry. Experts in the market regions cul- tivate excellent contacts with numerous companies in trade and industry, the transport and logistics sector, trade associations and political decision-ma- kers.
HHM offers skilled support for terminal operators, shipping companies and liner agents, transport providers, warehousing, logistics and packaging companies, Customs experts, vocational and in- service training institutions, along with numerous other companies and organizations. This is facili- tated by customized communication, project and marketing activities at its Hamburg base as well as in the Port of Hamburg’s core markets. All activities are neutral vis-à-vis companies and competition.
Organs of the Association
The Supervisory Board advises and constructively monitors the management of HHM. Apart from passing resolutions on the Business Plan and
the Annual Financial Statement, the Supervisory Board lays down its main tasks and guidelines on basics.
The Supervisory Board comprises members from different membership categories as well as one member each from the Hamburg Chamber of Com- merce, the ports in the Metropolitan Region and the Port of Hamburg Business Association.
The Representatives’ Assembly comprises mem- bers drawn from the different membership cate- gories and its responsibilities include the election, removal and exoneration of Supervisory Board members, setting of membership dues and chan- ges to the Articles of Association.
Staff
As at 31 December 2019, a total of 41 staff (m/f) were employed at HHM: 24 in head office – inclu- ding three trainees and working student – plus 17 in the representative offices.
Appointments
Werner Knoll has retired after supporting HHM’s Project Department until 2019. He remains availa- ble for questions requiring special expertise.
STRUCTURE OF
PORT OF HAMBURG MARKETING
REPRESENTATIVES MEETING
chooses members
MEMBERS
13 MEMBERS
votes and discharges
reports to
SUPERVISORY
BOARD
14 MEMBERS
reports to
appoints members, monitors and advises the Executive Bord
EXECUTIVE
BOARD
2 MEMBERS
reports to
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