Hamburger Hafen und Logistik

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik has lowered its forecast for operating profit (EBIT) in 2026: group-wide EBIT is now expected at €115–135 million (previously €150–170 million), and for the port logistics sub-group €100–120 million (previously €135–155 million). Reasons cited are a non-cash write-down of about €12 million in the logistics segment, strike-related outages and the ramp-up of further automation, which are weighing on container handling more than expected. Revenue and container-transport expectations remain unchanged (marked revenue increase, slight growth in container transport). » Mere på finanzen.net

Verdi is carrying out 48-hour warning strikes in the ports after union members rejected an employer offer of 5.1 percent over 18 months. The stoppages are weighing on already weaker throughput in Hamburg, where HHLA recorded a 7.3 percent decline in the first half of 2026. The dispute is exacerbating economic damage to the port economy and supply chains and is likely to boost terminal operators’ incentive to pursue further automation, which would weaken employees’ bargaining position in the long term. » Mere på welt.de

A 48‑hour warning strike has begun in Hamburg, involving employees at HHLA container terminals Altenwerder, Burchardkai and Tollerort. Verdi is demanding 8.2% more pay in the wage negotiations (at least €2.50 per hour) after rejecting the employers' offer of 5.1% backdated to 1 August. A demonstration is planned for Friday; HHLA shares were trading on Thursday almost at the previous day's level at about €21.60. » Mere på finanzen.net

The trade union Verdi has announced a second 48-hour warning strike at the Port of Hamburg, to begin with the late shift on Wednesday and affecting employees at several HHLA container terminals. Verdi rejected the offer from the Zentralverband der deutschen Seehafenbetriebe (5.1% retroactive from 1 August for 18 months, at least €1.20/hour) and is demanding 8.2% or at least €2.50/hour for twelve months. The work stoppage follows a first walkout in mid‑August and briefly weighed on HHLA’s share price by about 0.46% to €21.50. » Mere på finanzen.net

Dockworkers carry out warning strikes of up to 24 hours at six German seaports, including Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven. Cargo handling companies such as HHLA, Eurogate and J. Müller Weser report limited or temporarily suspended cargo operations. Verdi is demanding an 8.2 percent increase in hourly wages for a one-year term; the employers' association ZDS most recently offered 5.1 percent over 19 months, which Verdi rejects. The third round of negotiations is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in Hamburg. » Mere på finanzen.net