Green Ports Hamburg, a subsidiary of the internationally active Greek group Hellenic Environmental Center (HEC), and ZIMMERMANN Sonderabfallentsorgung Nord GmbH & Co. KG, a company of the German group ZIMMERMANN, are joining forces to establish a joint venture at the Port of Hamburg.
The new business partnership, which was officially announced on September 3 at the Hafenklub Hamburg, aims to create the next generation of integrated environmental services in shipping, industry, and port operations at one of Europe’s most important port hubs.
The strategic partnership combines the international experience of HEC and Green Ports in environmental and port services with ZIMMERMANN’s expertise in specialized environmental management.
The new company will operate as an integrated environmental management hub, providing specialised solutions for the collection, processing, recovery and safe management of materials and waste.
“We are combining the expertise and experience of the two groups, creating a strong foundation for the development of the next generation of integrated environmental services at the Port of Hamburg,” said Georgios Moustakas, chief executive officer of Green Ports Hamburg.
“This partnership allows us to combine the existing infrastructure and expertise of both business groups. Our customers will benefit from a comprehensive solution and more efficient management of environmental services,” noted Christian Schult, managing director of ZIMMERMANN Sonderabfallentsorgung Nord GmbH & Co. KG.
The two partners said the new company will create additional jobs and new opportunities for professional development.
“Our companies have grown over decades as family-owned businesses. There is, therefore, a natural rapport between us. This shared philosophy provides an excellent foundation for our collaboration and for the next step in Hamburg,” added Ioannis Agiostratitis, chief executive officer of Green Ports.
