Dear members of the media, 

We are pleased to invite you to the joint official opening of LogiNext Germany 2026 and ALL ABOUT PORTS, taking place on 2 September 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the CCH - Congress Center Hamburg, Hall H. 

The opening event will be held under the theme: 

Resilient Ports. Intelligent Logistics. Global Partnerships - Shaping the Future of Global Trade, Ports & Logistics 

To mark the launch of these new international platforms for integrated port solutions (ALL ABOUT PORTS) and digital logistics innovation (LogiNext Germany), leading representatives from business and government will discuss the future of global supply chains, resilient port infrastructure, and the importance of international partnerships. 

Following an opening welcome by Claus Ulrich Selbach, Vice President Exhibitions Maritime and Energy, Hamburg Messe und Congress, patron Jens Meier, President of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and CEO of the Hamburg Port Authority, will provide an international perspective on the transformation of ports and maritime supply chains in his keynote address. 

The opening session will be followed by two panel discussions moderated by Ilka Groenewold: “The Future of Global Trade Corridors” and “The Future of Global Trade, Ports & Logistics”. 

Distinguished guests include, among others:

Shri Vijay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India

Suliman bin Khalid Almazroua, President, Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) 

Chin Yi Zhuan, Deputy Chief Executive (Industry & Corporate), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Shaul Schneider, Chairman, Port of Ashdod

We would be happy to facilitate contact for interview requests.

You can find the full conference programme of ALL ABOUT PORTS and LogiNext Germany 2026 here.

When and where?

2 September 2026

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

CCH - Congress Center Hamburg, Hall H

Important:

Press accreditation* is required to attend. Please register in advance via the press ticket shop: LogiNext Germany 2026 Accreditation  

*If you already hold accreditation for SMM, which is taking place at the same time, you will also have access to ALL ABOUT PORTS and LogiNext Germany.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hamburg. 

Best regards from Hamburg

Source, LogiNext