Jens Meier
HPA Hamburg Port Authority
Jens Meier (59) has been CEO of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) since 2008. With more than 25 years of experience in the port, logistics, finance and IT sectors, the computer science graduate is a recognized leader in the maritime industry. His previous professional positions include board positions at Fiege Holding, the tts Group, Systematics AG (later EDS) or Software Design & Management AG (Ernst & Young Group). Jens Meier, elected IAPH Vice President for Europe in 2019, served in this capacity at the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) for a four-year tenure, during which he also assumed a temporary vice-presidency for Africa. He was elected IAPH President in summer 2023 and has been in office since November of the same year.
He is a frequent speaker with a large media outreach, in particular on future maritime affairs and in the area of digitalization. With regard to his voluntary commitment, Jens Meier is a founding board member of the Hamburger Informatik Forum e.V. (Hamburg Informatics Forum). He is also a member of several supervisory boards and boards of trustees. From 2015 to 2018 he served as president of Hamburger Sport Verein e.V. (HSV).
Towards a greener future – A cooperative approach
Shipping is responsible for more than 3% of global CO2 emissions – making it a key lever in the global energy transition. The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) is taking a comprehensive approach to decarbonizing maritime transport. Its strategy combines the implementation of innovative technologies – including shore power, alternative fuels, and fleet electrification – with a strong push for digitalization to improve efficiency and respond to workforce shortages.
A central element of HPA’s work is fostering international cooperation through the development of Green Shipping Corridors. These corridors require aligned infrastructure, energy supply, and logistics across all participating ports. HPA sees the future of maritime transformation in a balanced interplay of technology, digital innovation, and cross-border collaboration.