Prime movers in Germany
For more than 175 years, the shipping company, AG EMS (German AKTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT ‘EMS’) has operated the shipping line from Emden - and later also Eemshaven - to the North Sea island of Borkum. Passengers, vehicles and freight are transported with modern car ferries.
Arinto Maritime GmbH's mission is to make global shipping greener by using digital technology to increase efficiency, reduce emissions, and lower operational costs. At Arinto, they use cutting-edge technology to optimise the use of resources. Their team is comprised of industry insiders, technology experts, and environmental enthusiasts who are passionate about making a difference.
Baelz (W. Baelz & Sohn GmbH & Co.) is a family-owned company providing coordinated components and systems for energy-saving solutions in industry and buildings. Since 1896, they have been working to offer energy efficiency on a global scale and will continue to do so into the future. Baelz operates internationally with its intelligent components and energy-saving system solutions in the field of heat and cold transfer (steam, hot oil, hot water).
Carnival Maritime is the Marine Service Unit of the Costa Group. It was founded in 2015 to foster communication processes between ship and shore as well as further strengthen collaboration and cross-sectional coordination between Carnival Maritime and the brands. In Hamburg, Carnival Maritime brings together the Marine, Technical and HESS expertise of the entire Costa Group including Human Resources Deck & Engine and Technical Procurement.
The team at Clean Ocean Coatings revolutionises the commercial shipping industry - with its brand new and innovative coating solution. The environmentally friendly coating not just eliminates microplastics but also offers huge saving potentials for owners and shipping companies.
Containerships, as the leader in intra-European multimodal transport, has a vast network of connections across Europe and Morocco and more than 700 owned assets that keep our customers' cargo moving. Their LNG-powered vessels were the first such containerships in Europe and there are more on the way.
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. The technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation.
As one of the pioneering software houses in Germany, have been offering cloud-based solutions for customs clearance, international freight forwarding and supply chain management for over 40 years. Operate the Cargo Community platforms for the Port of Hamburg (PCS) and for the airports in Frankfurt/Main and Hamburg (FAIR@Link), which can be accessed by any company via open and flexible EDI interfaces and web applications.
Since its foundation in 1872, Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (FSG) has designed and built more than 750 ships, some of which of unique design and complexity the like of submersible heavy lift, seismic, well intervention, RoRo or strategic naval support.
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) with its over 6.300 employees one of Europe’s leading logistics companies. With a tight network of seaport terminals in Hamburg, Odessa, Tallinn and Trieste, high-frequency hinterland connections and well-connected intermodal hubs in Central and Eastern Europe, HHLA represents a logistics and digital hub along the transport flows of the future.
HGK Shipping GmbH, Europe’s largest inland shipping company has been operating under this name since the beginning of August 2020. As part of the HGK Group, they use modern concepts to combine the rail, waterway and road modes of transport into sustainable transport chains and are part of one of the leading players in intermodal freight transport. Today, more than 2,500 people work from Rotterdam to Basel under the umbrella of the HGK Group.
Hybrid Port Energy (HPE) is maritime services company, based out of Hamburg, Germany. Its a subsidiary of Becker Marine Systems.
Imperial, a DP World Company, is an African focused provider of integrated market access and logistics solutions. As a leading global logistics provider, they seek out and leverage new technology to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions. They have established capabilities in transportation, international freight management, warehousing, distribution and synchronisation management.
Marine 2-Stroke Consultant and Service GmbH (MTCS) are specialised in providing high-quality maintenance services, technical consulting, and emergency response services for marine 2-stroke large bore engines. Their maintenance services include comprehensive engine maintenance and repair, sub-contractor services for premium OEM service providers, engine condition evaluations and audits, as well as logistic services.
For over 125 years Menzell Döhle has been providing liner agency services in the international shipping industry. As representatives of renowned shipping lines, they are the partner for worldwide liner shipping operations.
The Hamburg based company Nauticor GmbH & Co. KG is a supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel for ships. As a part of Gasum, Nauticor combines a broad range of competencies in cryogenic technology, logistics, and bunkering to develop LNG supply solutions for maritime customers in Northwest Europe, especially the North and Baltic Sea.
NOW GmbH's goal is mobility that secures the future and that fits into the future. Sustainability is the way. They work for the future of mobility. The climate goals set by the federal government are their guiding principles. As a federally owned company, they accept orders from the highest federal authorities, i.e. federal ministries, in the area of sustainable mobility and energy supply.
Peter Gast Shipping GmbH is a globally renowned ship building and maintenance services company, based out of Hamburg, Germany.
Rostock Port is a large German port on the Baltic Sea, it is located on the Unterwarnow estuary in the city of Rostock. Most of the port infrastructure is owned by Rostock Port GmbH, a joint venture between the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the Hanseatic City of Rostock.
RWE is leading the way to a green energy world. With an extensive investment and growth strategy, the company will expand its powerful, green generation capacity to 50 gigawatts internationally by 2030. RWE is investing €50 billion gross for this purpose in this decade. The portfolio is based on offshore and onshore wind, solar, hydrogen, batteries, biomass and gas.
Scandlines is a modern and innovative ferry operator with a green vision for the future. We have a proud culture based on a strong German-Danish cooperation and a maritime history dating back to 1872.
With 197 Parties, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has near universal membership and is the parent treaty of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement. The main aim of the Paris Agreement is to keep a global average temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius and to drive efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Wessels keeps a firm hand on the rudder and is constantly pushing ahead with new ways of giving the customers support. The company's innovative thinking and tailored solutions enable it to deliver every requirement.
Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management is a technical ship manager based in Hamburg, Germany, and in Rhoon, the Netherlands. They focus on container ships.
Aavishka Shipping Private Limited (ASPL) is a Mumbai-based private limited company formed under the Ministry of Incorporation and certified with ISO 9001:2006 from URS UKAS. They provide quality services to the oil & gas, marine sector globally and across the life of an oilfield.
Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club (ASYC) located in the North East of Scotland is an active, friendly dinghy sailing club with a competitive racing program, family sailing and a strong junior program. They have the unique advantage of sailing in two very different locations during the year. From March to June we sail at the Loch of Skene, near Westhill. ASYC welcomes new members at any time of the year, whatever their sailing abilities.
ABG Shipyard Ltd is India’s largest private sector ship-building company. They are an established manufacturer and service provider of a variety of ships, including bulk carriers, interceptor boats, diving support vessels, anchor handling supply ships, dynamic positioning vessels, anchor handling tugs, etc.
ABL Yachts is an independent, highly responsible and trusted partner in surveying, engineering, design and analysis for superyachts. They work with the insurance industry, yacht brokers, management companies, and private yacht owners worldwide, operating from our parent company, ABL Group’s expansive global footprint across 39 countries.
Accelleron is a global major in turbocharging technologies and optimisation solutions for 0.5 to 80+ MW engines, helping to provide sustainable and reliable power to the marine, energy, rail, and off-highway sectors. With an installed base of approximately 180,000 turbochargers and a network of more than 100 service stations worldwide, their innovative technologies and digital solutions give its customers the power to move further.
ACE Logistics & Relocations Ltd is one of the major specialist logistics and solution providers, offering complete, personal and trustworthy solutions to the broadest range of supply chain issues, property management/maintenance, renovation, transport, distribution and fleet management.
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6th Decarbonizing Shipping Forum 2025
- 25 - 26 Jun, 2025
- Hamburg, Germany

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- 7 - 8 Oct, 2025
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