Hamburg will host the all about automation from January 15 to 16, 2020. Component and system manufacturers, distributors, dealers and service providers will present their products …
Regional fair presents innovations in automation - over 130 exhibitors expected
Hamburg will host the all about automation from January 15 to 16, 2020. Component and system manufacturers, distributors, dealers and service providers will present their products …
University of Hamburg and "Startup Port" project secure four-year grants from BMWi
The University of Hamburg was among Tuesday’s (December 3, 2019) winners of the four-year EXIST Business Start-up Grant presented by the German Ministry of Economics and Energy …
"Bicycle Monitor Germany 2019" certifies Hamburg bike-friendliness - more advances likely
Hamburg’s cycling infrastructure is set for yet another boost and will be combined with high-quality services, if Kirstin Pfaue, Cycling Co-ordinator has her way. Commenting on the…
Retail versus online shopping, hit gifts and just how important is sustainability?
Residents of Hamburg plan to spend an average of EUR 474 on Christmas gifts this year. Around 83 per cent of 23 to 38-year-olds want to order most gifts online similar to 67 per cent of 3…
Hanseatic city impresses with diverse ecosystem
Hamburg has topped the 2020 Global Fintech Index of emerging locations or growth hubs published by Britain’s Findexable in December. Tallinn and Copenhagen ranked second and third. Hamburg came 13th in the European top 50 …
Renewable Energy Hamburg Cluster presents awards in four categories
The winners of the German Renewable Awards presented by the Renewable Energies Hamburg Cluster (EEHH) were lauded Thursday (November 28, 2019) in the Altona Opera Loft for projects ranging from virtual …
Hamburg testing ballast water purification system amid threat from microorganisms
A three-month test phase of Europe’s first mobile, ballast water purification system has been underway in Hamburg since early November and allows the city to adhere to the International Maritime Org…
Hamburg hosting largest jewellery fair in northern Europe
Around 400 exhibitors are expected at Mineralien Hamburg from December 6-8, 2019 in Messe Hamburg. The event is not only one of the largest mineral exchanges in the world, but also northern Europe’s largest jewellery fair.…
55 per cent cut to CO2 emissions by 2030 - Hamburg to become climate-neutral by 2050
The senate presented Tuesday (December 3, 2019) its continued climate plan and a new climate protection law for achieving Hamburg’s climate goals. CO2 emissions are to be cut …
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG focusing on electrification and eco-friendly rail transport
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is increasing its efforts to protect the climate, conserve resources and make the entire group climate neutral by 2040, a press release sai…
Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study launches - up to 25 research fellows expected
A total of 25 outstanding researchers from a wide range of disciplines are expected to join the new Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study or “Wissenschaftskolleg”. The aim is to create an …
European XFEL's DSSC detector holds potential for medicine and energy via ultra-fast imaging
Researchers first have to unlock a highly-secured door 14 metres below the Earth’s surface to unveil the world’s fastest soft X-ray camera called the DSSC detector. The camera i…
Students nominate five European films including Hamburg-produced "Systemsprenger"
The 25-strong jury behind the European University Film Award (EUFA) is expected in Hamburg from December 3-5, 2019 to decide on a winning film. Student representatives from 25 participating European…
How leading Hamburg business representatives are bringing "Hanse 4.0" to life
Leading business representatives in Hamburg have come together to create a technical basis for the Hanse Digital idea resulting in a prototype for a trustworthy platform for trade. B…
Equinix to develop powerful digital infrastructure with direct access to global network
The U.S. multinational Equinix, which is a leading global provider of data centre and interconnection services, opened its new HH1 data centre near Hamburg Airport on Thursday (Novem…
Potential uses of A probed at "Disrupt Now! AI for Hamburg" Future Summit
The promises are big and varied and range from conquering diseases to considerably lengthening our lives on the basis of digital technologies. British gerontologist Aubrey de Grey believes a socie…
Proptech puts price tag on properties - Big Data and AI making market more transparent
The property technology company, Scoperty, hopes to make the property market more transparent with a price platform based on big data and algorithms. Around 1 million estimated r…
Tiny Escape offer city dwellers time out - exposed to nature and downsizing
Just let your mind drift – it’s pleasant and the ideal remedy for burnout. Tiny Escape’s origins lie in Sophie Müller’s desire to escape the bustling city briefly, to tank up with energy drawn from n…
How leading Hamburg business representatives are bringing "Hanse 4.0" to life
Leading business representatives in Hamburg have come together to create a technical basis for the Hanse Digital idea resulting in a prototype for a trustworthy platform for trade. B…
Hamburg@work Women's Club and Hamburg Aviation WoMen highlight cultural shift
Around 150 women and three digital experts – all women – gathered Wednesday (November 6, 2019) at Airbus in Hamburg Finkenwerder to mull the brave new world of work. A new kind of flexibility …
Five Hamburg-based entrepreneurs faced investors in den - new episodes next spring
VOX TV’s “Die Höhle der Löwen” (The Lion’s Den) show for founders has secured its prime time, leading market position on Tuesday evenings with an average 14.2 per cent of 14 to 59-ye…
Firm's product wins Malaga's Global Blockchain Challenge and Future Hamburg Award
LignoPure, an early stage start-up based in Hamburg, has won the innovation category of the Global Blockchain Challenge, which ended Wednesday (November 13, 2019) in Malaga. This late…
"Hamburg - good place for turning hobby into profession," says Tschentscher at opening
A network of cosplayers welcomed visitors to Hamburg’s latest games fair, the Gamevention on Saturday (November 23,2019). Characters from Marvel and Star Wars ming…
German Short Film Award 2019 presented in Elbphilharmonie - 12 noout of 247 entries nominated
Five winners of the Deutscher Kurzfilmpreis or Golden Lola accepted the awards worth EUR 30,000 each during a ceremony in Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie on Wednesday …
Seaborne cargo handling and container traffic rose in 2018
Seaborne cargo handling between Australia and the Port of Hamburg increased 23.7 per cent to 1.7 million tonnes in 2018. Container traffic with Australia increased 19.8 per cent to 68,000&nbs…
Awards for 61 outstanding apprentices
André Mücke, Vice President of the “Chamber of Commerce”:https://www.hamburg-news.hamburg/en/renewable-energy/bakery-hamburg-becomes-luftguetepartner-2019/ and Ties Rabe, Senator for Education and Training, have honoured 61 outstanding gradua…
Die richtigen Rahmenbedingungen erleichtern den Umstieg aufs Rad. Beispiele aus den Hamburger Unternehmen Otto und Philips
Die diesjährige Stadtradeln-Aktion war ein voller Erfolg. Mit über 1,2 Millionen Kilometern konnte das Vorjahresergebnis so gut wie verdoppelt…