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
Besonders seit den indischen Wirtschaftsreformen in den 90er Jahren haben die Regierungen Indiens und Deutschlands starke Beziehungen miteinander gepflegt, die mit jedem Jahr weiter expandieren. Beide Länder haben verschiedene Abkommen mit dem Ziel gegründet, ihre Wirtschaftsbeziehungen zu stärken und den Austausch von Talenten zu fördern. Das Migrations- und Mobilitätsabkommen von 2022 ist ein wichtiger Höhepunkt [...] Read more
Globalization and digitalization have been the only constants through changing world orders and consumption climate. These changes require staying up-to-date and keeping up with unpredictable advancements in technology. Hamburg has been a pioneer in this regard and is seeking to stay relevant by exploring the possibilities of quantum technology in different sectors. Quantum technology functions [...] Read more
In a captivating interaction on 22 March 2024, the Hamburg Representation Mumbai delved into a multifaceted dialogue with the esteemed Walter J. Lindner, Former State Secretary and Ambassador to India. Although from Munich, Mr. Lindner is a frequent traveler to Hamburg. A luminary figure with a plethora of accomplishments Mr. Lindner's journey transcends borders, blending [...] Read more
Hamburg is home to a plethora of institutions dedicated to various topics such as science, technology, innovation, culture, sustainability, and research. Research has been one such area that has garnered a lot of effort from the city, with the establishment of various centers catering to academia and scientific research by both private and public players. [...] Read more
The economic relations between Germany and India are witnessing exponential growth, with imports and exports between the two countries seeing a notable increase in recent years. This growth alludes to the maritime and logistics sector of the two countries that are exploring collaboration and advancement in various realms, especially in port development and decarbonization, to [...] Read more