Magdeburger Hafen

What Magdeburger Hafen does

Magdeburger Hafen GmbH is a municipally owned inland port operator headquartered at Am Hansehafen 26, 39126 Magdeburg, Germany, wholly owned by the Landeshauptstadt Magdeburg. Founded on March 18, 1992, the company manages a trimodal (waterway, rail, road) cargo handling and logistics platform comprising multiple terminals — Hansehafen, Trennungsdamm, Zweigkanal, Kraftwerk Süd, Industriehafen, and Schleusenkanal — totaling approximately 700 ha with 6,753 m of quay length and 54–70 km of rail network (Magdeburger Hafenbahn). The port handles approximately 4 million tonnes annually, ranking 10th among German inland ports and 1st in Central Germany (Mitteldeutschland). Its distinctive competitive position rests on the Niedrigwasserschleuse (low-water lock) at Rothensee, which provides water-level-independent access 365 days a year — a capability unique on the Middle and Upper Elbe.

The company's core services include bulk and loose goods handling, palletized and piece goods, container and swap-body handling, heavy cargo up to 500 tonnes, and licensed hazardous goods handling across classes 1.4 through 9; covered storage (40,000 m²) and paved open storage (200,000 m²); port-railway infrastructure and traffic services; freight forwarding; on-site customs services within the designated customs zone; and long-term land and property leasing for industrial settlement. Technology differentiators include Europe's first hybrid locomotive with plug-in system coupled to wind energy producers, shore-power (Elektranten) for inland vessels, and a SOLAS-compliant vehicle scale for export container weight verification — all consolidated under the Greenport sustainability initiative. The wholly owned subsidiary Schönebecker Hafen GmbH extends operations 40 km south at Elbe km 314, specializing in scrap metal and heavy project cargo.

Revenue is generated through a mix of transaction fees (cargo handling and transfer across waterway, rail, and road), recurring storage and land/property leases, recurring railway access and shunting fees, and professional services (customs and freight forwarding). The company targets enterprise B2B customers through direct sales engagement across dedicated teams for Operations/Sales/Logistics, Railway Operations, Infrastructure/Technology/Safety, and Property/Settlement. No pricing is publicly disclosed; the company publishes fee schedules (Entgeltlisten) for railway infrastructure on request. No revenue figures, headcount, or financial KPIs are publicly disclosed.

Name

Magdeburger Hafen

Legal name

Magdeburger Hafen GmbH

Website

https://magdeburg-hafen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Magdeburger Hafen GmbH is a municipally owned, trimodal (waterway, rail, road) inland port operator in Magdeburg, Germany, handling ~4 million tonnes annually across 700 ha of port area with the only water-level-independent lock on the Middle and Upper Elbe, serving industrial, container logistics, railway, and hazardous-materials B2B customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inland Port Logistics

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Warehousing and Storage (493), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Inland Water Transportation (48321)

SIC

Railroad Switching & Terminal Establishments (4013), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Transloading & Intermodal Bulk Transfer Facilities (Rail/Truck/Conveyor/Barge) (TLAHABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazmat Intermodal & ISO Tank Container Transport (rail/ocean/road) (TLADAIAG), Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE), Bulk Cargo Handling Services (Conveying, Grab/Loader Ops, Bagging) (TLAHALAI), Heavy Haul / Oversize / Project Cargo Brokerage (TLADAMAJ)

Keywords

• Inland port operations
• Cargo handling services
• Multimodal logistics
• Port real estate leasing
• Freight rail operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Magdeburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cargo Handling and Transfer Services: Revenue from loading, unloading, and transfer of goods across waterway, rail, and road transport modes. Covers bulk goods, containers, heavy cargo, hazardous materials, and general cargo. Approximately 4 million tonnes handled annually.
2. Warehouse and Storage Rental: Rental income from covered warehouse spaces (40,000 m²) and open storage areas (200,000 m² paved) within the port zone. Also includes cold storage for refrigerated containers and hazardous material storage.
3. Railway Services (Magdeburger Hafenbahn): Railway infrastructure and traffic management services including shunting operations, wagon inspection and repair, wagon weighing, traction services, and rail network access. Operates 54-70 km of track within the port area.
4. Real Estate and Land Leasing: Long-term land and property leasing for companies establishing operations within the port. The port develops settlement areas focused on energy efficiency, ecology, and sustainability for industrial and logistics companies.
5. Customs Services: On-site customs services as the entire port area is a customs zone, offering all typical customs activities with proximity to the main customs office Magdeburg.
6. Forwarding and Logistics Services: Freight forwarding services including inland and ocean shipping, road freight, railway pre- and post-haulage, individual and bundled services, and distribution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Magdeburger Hafen GmbH operates and manages the inland port in Magdeburg, Germany, providing cargo handling, storage, transshipment and freight train services across water, road and rail. The company develops and leases port real estate and industrial sites, and operates a trimodal terminal with specialized equipment for bulk, container and hazardous goods handling.

Product overview

Magdeburger Hafen GmbH operates as a trimodal logistics hub and system service provider for cargo handling, transport, and real estate. The core offering spans multiple terminals (Hansehafen, Trennungsdamm, Industriehafen, Kraftwerk Süd, Zweigkanal, Schleusenkanal, Schönebeck) totaling ~700 ha with 6,753 m quay length. Cargo handling services include Bulk/Loose Goods, Palletized/Piece Goods, Container/Swap Body, Heavy Cargo (up to 500t), and Hazardous Goods. Transport services comprise the Magdeburger Hafenbahn (54-70 km rail network), freight forwarding, container transport with Elbe-Hamburg lines, and customs clearance. Real estate offerings include industrial plots, warehouses, and office space at multiple terminal locations. The Greenport Projekt adds sustainability credentials through hybrid rail operations and renewable energy infrastructure. All operations are water-independent 365 days/year via the low-water lock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GREENPORT: Sustainability initiative featuring hybrid locomotive, renewable energy-powered reference terminal, land electricity for inland vessels, and e-charging stations.

Products and services

• Cargo Handling and Transshipment
• Freight Train Services
• Port Real Estate and Site Leasing
• Trimodal Container Terminal
• Storage and Warehousing

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 million tonnes annual throughput with increasing trend
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SeacocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSeaco is a global container leasing company. The Magdeburger Hafen received Seaco's award 'Wechselbrückenterminal des Jahres 2014' (Swap-Body Terminal of the Year 2014), recognizing outstanding service quality in container and swap-body handling. The partnership provides Seaco's container leasing customers access to Magdeburg's trimodal port facilities.
• Hamburg Partners (Container Lines)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Hamburg-based companies enables year-round container shipping lines between Magdeburg and Hamburg with up to 3 departures per week in both directions. These partnerships provide Magdeburg port customers with deep-sea connectivity via the Hamburg port hub.
• 1. FC Magdeburg (1. FCM)minorOthersMagdeburger Hafen GmbH is listed as a supporter/partner of 1. FC Magdeburg football club, providing regional brand visibility and community engagement.
• SCM Magdeburg (Handball)minorOthersMagdeburger Hafen GmbH is listed as a supporter/partner of SCM Magdeburg handball club, providing regional brand visibility and community engagement.
• MSC MagdeburgminorOthersMagdeburger Hafen GmbH is listed as a supporter/partner of MSC Magdeburg (likely a motorsport club), providing regional brand visibility and community engagement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RheinCargo GmbH & Co. KG: Operates inland port and rail freight terminals in Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Neuss on the Rhine, offering trimodal cargo handling, warehousing, and rail shunting. Highly comparable in operating model (state-owned, trimodal, industrial-settlement focus) and a direct competitor for German inland-port market share.
• Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG: State-owned operator of 16 seaports and inland ports in Lower Saxony, including Brake, Emden, Cuxhaven, and Stade. Comparable as a publicly-owned multi-port platform combining inland and maritime cargo handling with port-side real estate and rail services.
• Bayernhafen GmbH & Co. KG: State-owned operator of six inland ports in Bavaria along the Danube and Main, offering cargo handling, warehousing, rail, and port real estate. Directly comparable business model as a publicly-held German inland-port group with trimodal operations and industrial-settlement focus.
• duisport (Duisburger Hafen AG): Germany's largest inland port, operating a trimodal (water/rail/road) hub on the Rhine with comparable cargo handling, storage, rail, and real estate services. duisport is the closest direct comparable in scale, business model, and service portfolio, and represents the benchmark Magdeburg competes against for hinterland volume.
• Sächsische Binnenhäfen Oberelbe mbH: State-owned operator of inland ports along the Upper Elbe and Saxony's inland waterway network, including Dresden and Torgau. Directly comparable publicly-owned inland port operator with overlapping Elbe catchment and similar trimodal service mix.
• HGK (Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG): Municipal-owned port and rail operator in Cologne, integrating inland port logistics with rail freight. Parent of RheinCargo and a directly comparable publicly-owned inland port and rail operator combining cargo handling, storage, and rail shunting services.
• BEHALA - Berliner Hafen- und Lagerhausgesellschaft mbH: Berlin's municipal inland port operator on the Spree/Havel waterways with cargo handling, storage, rail, and real estate services. Closely comparable as a publicly-owned inland port serving an eastern German industrial hinterland with trimodal capabilities.

Emerging players

• De Boer Heavy Lift & Project Cargo: Specialized heavy-lift and project-cargo handler operating across European inland and maritime terminals. Comparable for Magdeburg's 500t heavy-cargo service line and Schönebeck project-cargo subsidiary; partial overlap in the heavy/oversize cargo niche.

Others

• Kombiverkehr Deutsche Gesellschaft für kombinierten Güterverkehr mbH & Co. KG: Germany's leading intermodal rail-road freight operator, coordinating combined-transport services across continental Europe. Comparable as an ecosystem participant using Magdeburg's Hanse-Terminal for combined transport; relevant for understanding competitive rail-intermodal dynamics affecting the port.

Broad incumbents

• HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG): Major Hamburg-based maritime and inland logistics group operating container terminals, intermodal rail, and warehousing. Comparable as a German port-adjacent multimodal operator with whom Magdeburg partners via the Hamburg container line and competes indirectly for hinterland container traffic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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