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). » More on 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. » More on 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. » More on finanzen.net