The Asia-Pacific Conference (APK) 2024 in Delhi marked a significant achievement for Hamburg Representation Mumbai. This premier event brought together leaders and stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss pathways for collaboration and sustainable growth. From our team, we were honoured to facilitate Hamburg's strong presence, ensuring that our city’s voice was well- represented [...] Read more
The Hamburg Representation in Mumbai recently had the privilege of joining the Indian Consul General, Ms. Soumya Gupta, the Vice-Consul Pawan Devrani, Dr. Doris Hilger, and Lilian Krause of the Handelskammer Hamburg for a visit to the brand-new Beiersdorf CAMPUS. We extend our sincere gratitude to Parmeshwaran Iyer, the Global Vice-President: Digital Supply Chain at [...] Read more
at the 31st smm hamburg, the premier international maritime trade fair. the event convened global industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore key issues fair offered a unique platform for business insights, networking, and investment fostering sustainable solutions. with more than 2,000 exhibitors and 40,000 visitors, the opportunities. such as decarbonization, digitalization, recruitment, and maritime [...] Read more
On July 1st, 2024, the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce hosted the Hamburg Foreign Business Day, a dynamic event aimed at addressing key international business issues. The event, running from 9 AM to 3 PM, gathered esteemed speakers, industry experts, and business leaders for a day of insightful discussions and networking. The day kicked off with [...] Read more
The Indian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar, visited Hamburg, Germany, from July 17 to 20, 2024. This visit underscored the deepening naval cooperation between India and Germany, highlighting their shared commitment to global peace and security. During its stay, INS Tabar's crew engaged in a series of activities aimed at fostering professional and cultural exchanges. [...] Read more
Every year, we organize an annual trip to Hamburg, a key event where our Chief Representative of Hamburg to Mumbai, Ms. Sameeha Sule, travels to Hamburg to engage with key partners and stakeholders. This year's trip, from June 17th to July 3rd, is focused on strengthening existing relationships and exploring new opportunities for collaboration. The [...] Read more
The migration of skilled labor is a significant topic in both Germany and India. Many Indian professionals are attracted to Germany due to better work-life balance, higher salaries, and superior career opportunities. To understand this trend, the Hamburg Representation and Senate Chancellery engaged with the Indian community at Hapag-Lloyd. This initiative aimed to gain insights [...] Read more
From 3 to 6 September, the Who’s Who of the maritime industry will convene at SMM 2024. Apart from the current geopolitical challenges, the agenda of the global flagship fair in Hamburg will focus on the decarbonisation of ships, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and strategies for attracting young talent. With these topics, SMM spells out key [...] Read more
In the bustling port city of Hamburg, there exists a tradition that captures the essence of maritime heritage and community spirit unlike any other—the Hafengeburtstag (literally meaning Harbour Birthday), or the anniversary of the Harbour. Every year, typically in early May, this vibrant celebration marks the founding of Hamburg's port, drawing in millions of visitors [...] Read more
Update: Liv Assmann becomes new Foreign Affairs Commissioner of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg to the Federal Government and the European Union Liv Assmann (50) will be taking over the duties of Plenipotentiary of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg to the Federal Government, the European Union and Foreign Affairs. She is [...] Read more