HHLA acquires Estonian port operator

Hamburg Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) has acquired an Estonian port operator and subsequently become the leading container handler at the country’s main port.

The German operator acquired Transiidikeskuse after the two signed a contract on March 26, and the Estonian company now function as a subsidiary of HHLA.

Angela Titzrath, chairwoman of HHLA’s executive board, said: “Estonia is one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe and a pioneer when it comes to digitisation.