What Duisburger Hafen AG does

Duisburger Hafen AG, operating under the brand duisport, runs the world's largest inland container port from its headquarters at Alte Ruhrorter Straße 42–52 in Duisburg, Germany. Its infrastructure comprises 21 port basins, 10 container terminals, and approximately 200 km of proprietary rail network along the Rhine in the Rhine-Ruhr economic heartland. The company operates as a trimodal logistics hub connecting waterway, rail, and road transport, handling 4 million TEU and over 100 million tonnes of cargo annually across more than 20,000 ships and 25,000 trains. duisport is incorporated as a German Aktiengesellschaft with public ownership — two-thirds held by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and one-third by the City of Duisburg — and has been under CEO Markus Bangen since August 2021.

The company's revenue model is diversified across transaction-based port fees (harbour dues by vessel type and quay dues by cargo class), recurring real estate income from industrial and logistics sites under the logport label, managed contract logistics and 4PL supply-chain coordination, industrial packaging through duisport industrial solutions and packaging solutions subsidiaries, rail freight via duisport rail GmbH (30 locomotives, 200 km port rail network), customs clearance as an AEO-F certified partner, and heavy-cargo lifting up to 250 tonnes. Its technology stack centers on the RiverPorts Planning and Information System (RPIS) as a port community system, S.I.S. crane management software, the DIANA computer-vision wagon-inspection assistant, and the developing Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) — a 267,000 sqm, 850,000 TEU capacity climate-neutral hydrogen-powered joint venture with Hupac, PSA International, and HTS Group. Additionally, duisport runs the startport innovation platform to commercialise startup–industry pilots, and holds statutory port-authority functions over the area including ISPS security across 25 facilities.

duisport serves roughly 300 transport and logistics companies co-located on its sites, industrial manufacturers in chemicals, steel, automotive, and machinery sectors requiring plant logistics and packaging, railway operators, and import/export shippers needing container freight station (CFS) services. Its go-to-market relies on enterprise direct sales through subsidiary delivery teams — duisport rail GmbH, duisport industrial solutions, duisport packaging solutions, duisport logistics & port services GmbH (dlps) — backed by regionally focused key-account management and industry-aligned content marketing. Free revenue figures are not disclosed; the FY2025 results press release notes that duisport met its economic targets despite challenging conditions, and the company is currently expanding capacity at a new production facility in Bernhardswald (June 2026) and deepening its Rhine-corridor partnership with the Port of Rotterdam signed October 2025.

Name

Duisburger Hafen AG

Legal name

Duisburger Hafen AG

Website

https://duisport.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1700

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

duisport (Duisburger Hafen AG) operates the world's largest inland container port in Duisburg, Germany, running 21 basins, 10 terminals, and ~200 km of rail as a trimodal (water/rail/road) logistics hub serving roughly 300 logistics and industrial customers with port operations, contract logistics, packaging, rail freight, and customs clearance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inland Port Logistics Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), Inland Water Transportation (4832)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Inland Container Depots (ICD) / Inland Ports (TLALAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intermodal Drayage Coordination & Port/Rail Ramp Transfers (TLACAEAH), Off-Dock Container Yards (Near-Port Overflow Yards) (TLALAJAK), Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Transload (TLALAFAL)

Keywords

• Inland port operations
• Intermodal logistics services
• Container freight handling
• Rail freight transport
• Contract logistics warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Duisburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Port Operations and Handling: Revenue from port fees, berthing charges, cargo handling services, and quay dues based on vessel type, size, and cargo class at the inland port terminals.
2. Rail Transport Services: Rail freight transport and logistics through duisport rail GmbH including shuttle services, first/last mile operations, and industrial shunting. Revenue from rail transport fees and locomotive services.
3. Real Estate Management: Rental income from industrial and logistics real estate, warehouse facilities, and land development within the port area.
4. Industrial Packaging Services: Custom packaging manufacturing, transport packaging, and project logistics through subsidiaries duisport industrial solutions and duisport packaging solutions.
5. Contract Logistics and Warehousing: Warehouse logistics, fulfillment, and supply chain management services including storage, order picking, and value-added services.
6. Customs Clearance Services: Import, export, and transit customs clearance services as AEO-F certified partner with customs warehouse facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Duisburger Hafen AG operates the world's largest inland container port as a trimodal logistics hub in Duisburg, providing port operations, cargo handling, rail freight transport, contract logistics, industrial packaging, customs clearance, and real estate management. The company serves industrial companies, freight forwarders, and shipping companies through 21 port basins, 10 container terminals, and a 200 km own rail network, handling over 100 million tons of cargo and 4 million TEU annually.

Product overview

Duisburger Hafen AG (duisport) operates the world's largest inland container port as a comprehensive trimodal logistics provider. The portfolio consists of three interconnected business layers: Logistics Services (freight forwarding, contract logistics, 4PL/Lead Logistics, plant logistics, CFS, industrial packaging via duisport industrial solutions, and packaging systems including the Clip Box), Port-Related Services (rail transport via duisport rail GmbH with 30 locomotives, intermodal connections with 400+ weekly connections, and waterway services), and Infrastructure/Superstructure (real estate management, facility management covering 1M+ sqm, planning/construction via DIG and duisport consult, port maintenance including 200km rail network, and crane technology). Key digital innovations include the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) under development, startport innovation platform connecting logistics with startups, RPIS Port Community System, and S.I.S. crane management. The company also operates port authority functions, shore power infrastructure (61 berths), and offers heavy cargo handling up to 250 tons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• startport: Central innovation platform of the Port of Duisburg, building bridges between the logistics industry and innovative startups through international scouting and strategic pilot projects.
• Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT)
• logport
• RiverPorts Planning and Information System (RPIS)
• Multimodal Terminal Duisburg (MTD)
• DIANA
• S.I.S.

Products and services

• duisport Group - Core Port Operations Operates the world's largest inland container port as a trimodal logistics hub, handling over 20,000 ships and 25,000 trains annually, moving 100 million tons of cargo and approximately 4 million TEU. Encompasses 21 port basins, 10 container terminals, and 200 km of proprietary rail network.
• duisport rail GmbH Rail Transport Services Licensed public rail transport company (EVU) operating 30 locomotives across 200 km of port rail network, offering regional shuttle services within 150 km radius and nationwide rail freight transport. Two locomotives approved for cross-border operations to Netherlands.
• Contract Logistics Scalable warehouse logistics solutions offering warehousing, site selection, intralogistics planning, in-house WMS integration, and value-added services for startups to large corporations.
• Lead Logistics / 4PL Fourth-party logistics provider managing entire supply chain processes, coordinating all logistics service providers, optimizing operations for cost-efficiency and sustainability.
• Plant Logistics In-plant logistics services including analysis, optimization, supply chain management, production line supply/disposal, and operational shipping management at customer premises.
• Customs Clearance AEO-F certified partner providing complete import, export, and transit customs clearance, customs warehouse services, and strategic consulting for process optimization.
• CFS (Container Freight Station) Volume-optimized container handling for import/export including loading, unloading, stuffing, stripping, packing, securing, and consolidated shipments at terminals in Duisburg.
• Industrial Packaging Custom transport packaging and packaging logistics for industrial goods across 20+ international locations, including custom crate manufacturing, in-plant packaging, and sustainable reusable solutions.
• Heavy Cargo Handling Specialized heavy lift handling for large, heavy, or unusually shaped goods using facilities equipped with cranes up to 250 tons at the free port and HTD location.
• Real Estate Management Industrial and logistics real estate management at Europe's heart, offering optimally networked, flexible areas at the trimodal Rhine-Ruhr logistics node.
• Road Logistics Road transport services with direct motorway access (A40, A59, A3, A42), national/international pre-carriage, main carriage, on-carriage, CO2-neutral electric truck transports, and container trucking.
• Intermodal Services Trimodal logistics hubs with rail, water, and road connections offering over 400 weekly intermodal connections to 100+ direct destinations across Europe and Asia.
• Crane Technology Services Comprehensive crane management including procurement, maintenance, modernization, and digitization via S.I.S. crane management system with manufacturer-independent software and assistance systems.
• Port Maintenance Port infrastructure maintenance covering facility management for 1,000,000+ sqm of logistics/office/terminal space, operations yard, and 200 km rail infrastructure with 5 railway stations.
• Planning, Construction & Surveying Infrastructure and real estate project development through subsidiaries DIG and duisport consult, including geodata services, drone surveys, hydrographic surveys, and CAD/GIS capabilities.
• Port Authority Services Hafenbehörde responsible for monitoring port rules, vessel movements, cargo inspections, ISPS security (25 facilities), and safe port operations on behalf of City of Duisburg.
• Shore Power Infrastructure Shore power stations providing 61 berths with charging infrastructure for inland vessels using CEE plugs and RFID cards, enabling emission-free power supply while docked.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 million TEU container throughput annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Founding member of 'Allianz Wasserstraße' alliance to strengthen the position of inland ports and inland waterway shipping. Partnership aims to enhance waterway transportation infrastructure and advocacy.
• Rhenus LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Founding member of 'Allianz Wasserstraße' alliance to strengthen inland ports and inland waterway shipping sector through joint advocacy and infrastructure development.
• Viking Cruises AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Founding member of 'Allianz Wasserstraße' alliance to strengthen inland waterway shipping and port operations through industry collaboration.
• ESB (Electricity Supply Board)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Partnership in Hyreland project led by Fraunhofer ISE, conducting techno-economic feasibility study on producing green hydrogen and power-to-X products in Ireland for export to Germany.
• Port of RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025Enhanced cooperation to build sustainable waterway corridors and advance Europe's energy transition. Agreement focuses on strengthening the Rhine corridor, industrial decarbonisation via carbon capture, and boosting renewable energy infrastructure. Strategic partnership between two major European ports.
• Crocodile Packaging Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired company that developed the innovative clip box reusable packaging system. Technology now integrated into duisport's packaging solutions portfolio.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Port of Rotterdam: Europe's largest seaport and duisport's strategic partner for Rhine corridor development. Direct counterparty on the most important European intermodal flow; comparable as a major European port authority with publicly disclosed throughput, multimodal infrastructure, and energy-transition initiatives.
• Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA): Publicly listed German container terminal operator and logistics provider handling container, intermodal, and warehousing operations. Highly comparable as a German port/terminal peer with both seaport terminals and intermodal networks serving European hinterland.
• PSA International: Singapore-headquartered global port operator (one of the world's largest) and DGT co-investor. Comparable as a global container terminal operator with growing European inland terminal exposure.
• Hupac: Swiss-based intermodal terminal operator and rail freight provider, also a shareholder of duisport's DGT. Comparable as a leading European intermodal operator combining terminal management and rail shunting services.
• EUROKAI: German container terminal operator with stakes in Hamburg terminals and other European operations. Comparable mid-sized European terminal operator focused on container handling with intermodal exposure.
• Rhenus Logistics: Major European logistics provider with multimodal capabilities and co-founder of 'Allianz Wasserstraße' with duisport. Comparable as an integrated contract logistics, warehousing, and inland transport provider serving industrial customers.
• Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK): Cologne-based inland port and logistics operator; co-founder of the 'Allianz Wasserstraße' with duisport. Direct comparable as a German inland port authority operating trimodal infrastructure along the Rhine.
• Eurogate: German container terminal operator with terminals in Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and other locations plus intermodal services. Directly comparable as a container-focused terminal operator serving European import/export flows.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Largest European seaport by cargo tonnage, providing container, breakbulk, and bulk handling. Comparable as a major European port competing for the same hinterland intermodal volumes that flow through duisport.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with strong European land transport, contract logistics, and rail freight operations (now owned by DSV). Comparable as a broad-based European 4PL/contract logistics competitor with significant rail intermodal presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/duisport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duisport
• Instagraminstagram.com/duisport
• TikToktiktok.com/@duisport.de

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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