Together
we transform
logistics.
We connect established players with new technologies.
Clear, practical, and future-oriented.
Access to Innovation & Technology
Innovation is not a side project. For us, it is a core mission – exclusively for logistics.
Direct access to emerging technologies & innovative solutions that could become tomorrow's standard
Customized scouting process: we filter what is relevant for you
Validation of innovative products without detours
startport is the innovation navigator for logistics.
We guide our partners from challenge to solution – we identify the right innovations, support their implementation, and make existing products and services successfully visible in the market.
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Insights from the Future of Logistics
startport shows how technology, people, and companies come together.
Green Logistics – From Buzzword to Strategic Necessity
The logistics industry moves billions of tons of goods and products every day. It…
“Ports are Awesome!” – Why Dortmund Port Deserves More Attention
In the interview, the Executive Board Member of Dortmunder Hafen AG discusses her varied…
Successful anniversary: FUTURE LOGISTICS 2026 defies rainy weather and delights with outdoor tent & masterclass
The fifth edition of the innovation trade fair in Duisburg was a complete success.…
startport sharpens strategic focus: From innovator to operational implementation partner for logistics
startport's new brand identity underlines its mission as an "innovation pilot" and consolidates –…
Reverse Logistics Accelerator successfully completed
The Reverse Logistics Accelerator by Circular Valley and startport highlights the regional cooperation between…
DTG and startport launch partnership
More innovation for inland shipping – partnership agreement signed at transport logistic in Munich…
From Old Work to New Work: How Companies and Employees Grow Together
The New Work concept is central to this development, addressing the design of work…
Circular Valley and startport Launch Reverse Logistics Accelerator
The new program supports and connects innovative startups in the field of reverse logistics.…
startport & Hero Group GmbH Launch Partnership for Sustainable Logistics
With Artificial Intelligence, automated processes, and sustainable transport technology, Hero Group GmbH, supported by…
Change in management at startport: Alessandro Benassi hands over to Alexander Garbar
There is a change in management at startport, the innovation platform for logistics and…
Trusted by Leading Logistics Companies
Innovation only unfolds its impact in the right environment.
That is why startport works closely with leading logistics companies – from global players to specialized mid-sized enterprises.
Together, we are working on the future of logistics.
Exclusive Partner
avitea provides secure jobs in East and Southwest Westphalia. As a 100% subsidiary of HELLA, the company combines industry expertise with HR services such as recruiting, job postings, and temporary staffing.
As a trimodal logistics hub, duisport handles 4 million containers annually. By connecting water, rail, and road, the port makes transport chains efficient, resource-efficient, and cost-effective.
Wirtschaftsbetriebe is one of the largest municipal companies in Duisburg. They are responsible for waste disposal, street cleaning, and urban drainage, ensuring the city's infrastructure.
DBI is the location and economic development company of the city of Duisburg. Its goal: to strengthen and future-proof the city's spatial, social, and economic structure.
The Largest Innovation Fair
Future Logistics is the largest innovation fair in the local logistics industry – powered by startport.
Future Logistics brings together technology, companies, and decision-makers.
Here, innovators, logistics companies, and investors meet to discover new solutions, test ideas, and initiate collaborations.
With workshops, keynotes, panels, and networking sessions, the event creates space for exchange, inspiration, and genuine partnerships – in the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr region.
present innovative technologies and solutions for the logistics of the future.
from companies, academia, and investors make the fair a hotspot for logistics innovations.
are created through networking with decision-makers and industry experts.
Moving the Future Together
Behind startport is a team that rethinks logistics. We combine technological expertise, industry knowledge, and the courage to do things differently. What connects us is the passion to make innovation tangible – for companies ready not only to foresee the future, but to shape it.
Meet the Team
At the Center of European Logistics.
startport GmbH
Philosophenweg 31-33 · 47051 Duisburg
startport is located in the Port of Duisburg – the heart of logistics in North Rhine-Westphalia. In the port, rail, road, and waterway are connected – a symbol of the networking that startport practices every day.
startport operates a coworking space in Duisburg’s Inner Harbor. Here, industrial history meets modern technology, tradition meets innovation. In the modern coworking spaces, ideas, collaborations, and projects are created that shape the future of logistics.
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Connect your ideas with our innovation ecosystem. We look forward to the exchange!