Dortmund Port and startport are entering into a three-year partnership aimed at innovation, digitalization, and the promotion of forward-looking solutions.
Duisburg/Dortmund, 2025-01-21 – startport, the leading innovation hub for logistics and supply chain management, and Dortmund Port have launched a three-year partnership to further establish the port as a central player in the port network of the eastern Ruhr region. Together, marketing strategies will be developed and innovative solutions identified to actively shape the future of the port and logistics industry.
Central Player in the Port Network
The collaboration aims to position Dortmund Port as an important player in the port network. Through targeted marketing strategies and the promotion of innovative approaches, the cooperation will contribute to further expanding efficiency, digitalization, and sustainability in port logistics. Furthermore, the partnership offers the opportunity to integrate promising startups from the startport network and develop tailored solutions for the port’s challenges.
Statements on the Partnership
Alessandro Benassi, Managing Director of startport, emphasizes: “The partnership with Dortmund Port is an important milestone for us. It shows how successfully innovation, digitalization, and networking can go hand in hand to develop concrete solutions for the logistics and port industry. We look forward to breaking new ground together with Dortmund Port.”
Bettina Brennenstuhl, Board Member of Dortmunder Hafen AG, adds: “The collaboration with startport offers us a great opportunity to professionalize our communication work while receiving innovative impulses for our future. We are convinced that together with startport and the right startups, we can fully exploit our potential.”
An Innovative Milestone for the Region
The partnership between startport and Dortmund Port demonstrates how sustainable progress in the logistics and port industry can be achieved through cooperation and innovation. Together, both partners set an example for the successful combination of tradition and future technology in the Rhine-Ruhr region.
Dortmund Port is a central hub for freight transport in the eastern Ruhr region. The Dortmunder Hafen 21 group of companies ensures reliable operation and smooth logistics by rail, road, and waterway. The core tasks of Dortmunder Hafen AG include port supervision and maintenance, as well as property management.
Dortmunder Hafen AG is a subsidiary of Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG – DSW21 (98.33%) and the City of Dortmund.