Anne Thiesen continuing to strengthen ties with Asian markets

The Port of Hamburg traditionally cultivates links with Asian markets very intensively. China, for example, has for years headed the list of its trading partners for container handling. More countries in the region, meanwhile, wish to strengthen ties with Hamburg. HHM – Port of Hamburg Marketing is well aware of this trend, and with Anne Thiesen, has brought a proven expert on the region to head office in Hamburg. Anne Thiesen strengthens the team around Inga Gurries, who took over last year as Head of Market Development, Asia. From Hamburg, Thiesen will concentrate on the Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area and South East Asia markets, also visiting on the spot frequently. Anne Thiesen commenced her international career in Hong Kong 18 years ago as Executive Director of the German Chamber of Commerce there. In this post, she was already intensively building up relations between ports in the region and Hamburg at the request of HHM. The cooperation agreement with the Port of Shenzhen was launched then. In 2008, Anne Thiesen went independent as a management consultant and representative in Hong Kong, acting for many Hamburg- based companies. From 2012, HHM was among her clients. For HHM, among her initiatives were the partnership with the Port of Guangzhou and the

Hamburg Port Evening that became a highly popular format of Hong Kong Maritime Week. Anne Thiesen has been a permanent member of the HHM team since 1 August 2023.