Hansa - International Maritime Journal

What Hansa - International Maritime Journal does

HANSA – International Maritime Journal, operated by Schiffahrts-Verlag Hansa GmbH & Co. KG, is a Hamburg-based B2B trade publication founded in 1864 that serves decision-makers across the global maritime industry. Its core product is a monthly DIN A4 magazine distributed in print and via an ePaper portal, complemented by a digital platform (hansa-online.de) delivering daily news, archive access, and a premium subscription tier (HANSA+) at EUR 16.50/month. The publication's technical stack is a conventional digital publishing architecture: CMS-driven website, ePaper reading platform, email newsletter automation, podcast distribution via Spotify and Apple Podcasts, plus WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and YouTube channels.

The business operates a multi-stream revenue model combining recurring subscriptions (print + HANSA+ digital), advertising and sponsorship (display ads, trade show publications), and event revenue (HANSA-Forum annual conference, HANSA-Lounge expert circles). Revenue is further diversified through official media partnerships producing trade fair publications — SMM Daily Newswire for Hamburg Messe & Congress and the EUROPORT Exhibition Guide for Rotterdam Ahoy (15,000 print copies). The portfolio extends into sub-brands covering yachting (HANSA Yachts), global maritime news (HANSA News Global), and inland shipping (Binnenschifffahrt), plus editorial columns such as 'Tech-Innovation powered by VDMA'.

With a staff of 1–10, HANSA sells to a horizontal cross-section of the maritime industry: shipowners, shipbuilders, equipment suppliers, ports, financiers, classification societies, and industry associations. Its competitive position rests on 156 years of brand heritage, exclusive trade fair media partnerships, and an event platform (HANSA-Forum operating >25 years), rather than on proprietary technology or data assets. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Hansa - International Maritime Journal

Legal name

Schiffahrts-Verlag Hansa GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hansa-online.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HANSA – International Maritime Journal, founded 1864 and based in Hamburg, is Germany's oldest maritime trade publication, serving shipping, shipbuilding, finance, and port professionals via a monthly magazine, premium digital subscription, newsletters, podcasts, and industry events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Trade Publication

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

Keywords

• Maritime trade publication
• Shipping industry news
• Maritime market analysis
• Shipping trade journal
• Maritime business intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Magazine Subscriptions: Monthly print and digital magazine subscriptions providing 12 issues per year covering maritime industry news, analysis, and market reports.
2. Digital Subscriptions (HANSA+): Premium online access to exclusive maritime content, including breaking news, detailed analyses, and archived materials.
3. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from display advertising, sponsored content, exhibition guides, and special publication partnerships with maritime industry companies and events.
4. Event Sponsorship and Partnerships: Revenue from hosting industry events including HANSA-Forum (maritime conference), HANSA-Lounge expert circles, and sponsorship of Youngster Shipbroker Meeting.
5. Podcast and Multimedia Content: Distribution of maritime-themed podcast content available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

HANSA International Maritime Journal publishes a monthly print and digital maritime trade journal covering shipping markets, shipbuilding, ship technology, ports, offshore, insurance, and maritime finance. The company also operates digital platforms, newsletters, podcasts, and hosts industry events including the annual HANSA-Forum conference and HANSA-Lounge expert circles. It produces official trade show publications for SMM Hamburg and EUROPORT Rotterdam.

Product overview

HANSA International Maritime Journal is a leading maritime trade publication founded in 1864, offering a multi-channel portfolio centered on its flagship monthly HANSA Magazine and digital platform HANSA Online. The portfolio includes premium subscription services (HANSA+), digital reading options (ePaper), daily and weekly newsletters, podcast content, and organized industry events such as the annual HANSA-Forum and exclusive HANSA-Lounge expert gatherings. The company also produces official trade show publications including the SMM Daily Newswire and EUROPORT Exhibition Guide. Specialized sub-brands cover yachting (HANSA Yachts), global news (HANSA News Global), and inland shipping (Binnenschifffahrt). Editorial partnerships include Tech-Innovation powered by VDMA and events with partners like Bureau Veritas and Inmarsat.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HANSA Yachts: Maritime yachting publication
• HANSA News Global
• Binnenschifffahrt
• HANSA Daily Newsletter
• HANSA-Forum
• HANSA-Lounge
• SMM Daily Newswire - Official

Products and services

• HANSA Magazine Monthly international maritime trade journal covering markets, financing, shipping, ship technology, insurance, ports, and offshore sectors. Distributed in DIN A4 format, full color, with adhesive binding. Available in print and digital formats.
• HANSA+ Premium Subscription Premium digital subscription offering unlimited access to all content on hansa-online.de, including premium articles, HANSA Daily newsletter, comprehensive archive access, rates, prices, indices, and technical reports. Priced at EUR 16.50/month with a 30-day free trial.
• HANSA ePaper Digital magazine platform allowing subscribers to read the HANSA publication in electronic format via a dedicated ePaper portal.
• HANSA Daily Newsletter Daily email newsletter delivering maritime industry headlines and breaking news to subscribers.
• Binnenschifffahrt Newsletter Weekly newsletter focusing on inland shipping industry news and inland waterways shipping sector updates.
• HANSA Podcast Maritime industry podcast featuring interviews, discussions, and industry insights available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
• HANSA-Forum Annual conference for maritime economics and shipping finance, recognized as one of Europe's most prestigious maritime industry events for over 25 years.
• HANSA-Lounge Exclusive expert circle events hosted in cooperation with industry partners such as Bureau Veritas and Inmarsat, featuring panel discussions on maritime topics like nuclear energy and connectivity.
• SMM Daily Newswire Official exhibition newspaper for SMM Hamburg, the world's leading maritime trade fair, published in partnership with Hamburg Messe & Congress GmbH.
• EUROPORT Exhibition Guide Official exhibitor catalog for EUROPORT maritime trade show in Rotterdam, published in partnership with Rotterdam Ahoy, with 15,000 copies distributed at trade fair entrances.
• HANSA Yachts Special publication brand focusing on yachting and luxury maritime segments within the HANSA portfolio.
• HANSA News Global International news brand extension providing global maritime industry coverage.
• Binnenschifffahrt Specialized publication focusing on German inland shipping news and industry updates, available at binnenschifffahrt-online.de.
• HANSA Online-News Free Trial 30-day free trial providing access to HANSA digital content including premium articles, daily newsletter, archive access, rates, prices, indices, and technical reports. Automatically ends after 30 days with no cost.
• Youngster Shipbroker Meeting (YSM) Annual maritime industry networking event for young shipping professionals, brokers, and agents, held aboard the Cap San Diego in Hamburg since 1991, with 1,000+ young professionals attending.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bureau VeritascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Exclusive cooperation with Bureau Veritas for HANSA-Lounge events focusing on maritime nuclear energy. Bureau Veritas provides nuclear propulsion expertise and regulatory roadmap guidance. Events held at International Maritime Museum Hamburg with keynote and panel discussions featuring Bureau Veritas experts.
• Hamburg Messe & Congress GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial license partner producing the 'SMM Daily Newswire - Official' show newspaper for SMM Hamburg trade fair. HANSA serves as official media partner for the world's leading maritime trade fair.
• AHOY (Rotterdam Ahoy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive publisher of the official EUROPORT Exhibition Guide distributed at Rotterdam Ahoy venue. Partnership to produce exhibition guide reaching 25,000+ trade fair visitors.
• VDMA Marine Equipment and SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular quarterly collaboration since July 2021 featuring 'Tech-Innovation powered by VDMA' rubric in print magazine. VDMA represents 250+ member companies in maritime supplier industry. Partnership provides exclusive platform for VDMA members to showcase innovations to maritime decision-makers.
• InmarsatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted HANSA-Lounge event on maritime connectivity featuring Inmarsat as speaker and event partner. Event focused on 'Beyond the Digital Horizon: Speed, Technology, and Long-Term Value' discussing 5Cs of maritime connectivity.
• WISTA GermanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive media partnership with WISTA Germany (Women in Shipping, Transport, Audit, & Logistics). HANSA provides visibility for women in maritime sector through editorial coverage and platform access.
• Youngster Shipbroker Meeting OrganizationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term media partnership supporting annual YSM networking event for young maritime professionals. Event brings together 1,000+ young shipbrokers and agents annually on Cap San Diego in Hamburg.
• Maritime Industry Associations (VDR, VSM, VHBS, ZVDS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEditorial partnerships with maritime industry associations including Verband Deutscher Reeder (VDR), Verband für Schiffbau und Meerestechnik (VSM), Verband Hamburger und Bremer Schiffsmakler (VHBS/ZVDS) for testimonials and content collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ship & Bunker: Ship & Bunker is a specialized B2B publication covering marine fuels, bunker markets, and shipping operations. Comparable to Hansa as a niche maritime trade information provider monetized via subscriptions, advertising, and industry data.
• Riviera Maritime Media: Riviera publishes B2B magazines, news, and technical reports for the global maritime industry, including shipping, offshore, and naval engineering. Comparable to Hansa in its trade-publication + events + technical-reporting model targeting maritime professionals.
• Tamm Media Group (Marineforum / Europäische Sicherheit & Technik): Tamm Media Group publishes several German maritime and security trade titles including Marineforum. It is the closest German-language peer to Hansa, competing for the same DACH maritime professional audience via trade magazines, events, and digital channels.
• Maritime Reporter & Engineering News: Maritime Reporter is a long-running US-based maritime trade magazine and digital news site covering commercial shipping, shipbuilding, and marine technology. Directly comparable to Hansa as a B2B maritime trade publication serving shipowners, shipbuilders, and maritime technology buyers.
• The Maritime Executive: The Maritime Executive is a digital-first maritime news and analysis outlet covering shipping, ports, offshore, and maritime policy. It mirrors Hansa's editorial coverage scope (markets, shipping, ship technology, ports, offshore) and serves the same global maritime decision-maker audience, though via a digital-native model.
• DVV Media Group (Fairplay): DVV Media Group is a Hamburg-based trade publishing company whose maritime titles include Fairplay, historically a direct competitor to Hansa in German-language maritime reporting. Closely comparable in geography, target audience, and B2B trade publication model.
• SAFETY4SEA: SAFETY4SEA is a maritime safety, environmental, and regulatory information platform with news, events, and awards targeting maritime professionals. Comparable to Hansa as a niche B2B maritime information provider combining editorial content, events, and digital subscription access.
• Lloyd's List: Lloyd's List is a London-based daily maritime intelligence publication serving global shipping, shipbuilding, and maritime finance professionals. It is the most internationally recognized direct peer to Hansa, sharing the same subscription-led B2B maritime news model, though operating at significantly larger scale and in English.
• TradeWinds: TradeWinds is a Norwegian-headquartered international shipping news publication covering shipowning, finance, and the maritime markets. It targets the same maritime decision-maker audience as Hansa via subscription, events, and journalism, with strong overlap in shipping-finance editorial coverage.

Broad incumbents

• S&P Global Commodity Insights: S&P Global Commodity Insights (formerly Platts) provides global commodities and shipping intelligence, including maritime freight benchmarks and analytics. It overlaps with Hansa's market intelligence and shipping finance editorial coverage but at far broader scale across commodities, energy, and shipping.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xwhatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCngDfKWEKj93gWxu45
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hansaonline4363
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/HANSA-International-Maritime-Journal/61550000000000
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hansa-international-maritime-journal
• Instagraminstagram.com/hansa_online

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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