Hamburg and Estonia Deepen Strategic Port Cooperation in Port News 02/06/2026 Hamburg’s Senator for Economic Affairs, Dr Melanie Leonhard, today welcomed Estonia’s Minister of Infrastructure, Kuldar Leis, to Hamburg City Hall. The Minister was accompanied by a high-level delegation representing the port industry, logistics sector and political institutions. During the visit, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM) and the Port of Tallinn signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to strengthen their cooperation further. The agreement focuses on digitalisation, sustainability, resilient supply chains and the continued development of secure and efficient port and transport infrastructure across the Baltic Sea region. The visit follows Senator Leonhard’s trip to Estonia in 2024 and underlines the close partnership between Hamburg and Estonia. Dr Melanie Leonhard, Senator for Economic Affairs, Labour and Innovation, said: “Hamburg and Estonia share a forward-looking vision: both are committed to digital innovation, strong ports and secure supply chains. Particularly in times of global uncertainty, the importance of reliable partnerships within the Baltic region becomes increasingly clear. Today, ports are far more than transhipment hubs – they are centres for data, energy and international cooperation. With today’s signing, we are strengthening a partnership that drives innovation while also enhancing the resilience of our infrastructure.” Kuldar Leis, Minister of Infrastructure of the Republic of Estonia, said: “For centuries, the Baltic Sea has connected Estonia and Germany. Today’s visit has given this cooperation renewed practical momentum. Through the ports of Hamburg and Lübeck, we are better connected to Germany, Europe’s largest economy, and from there to wider European markets. At the same time, Estonia’s maritime sector offers digital solutions that make freight transport faster, cleaner and more efficient. Today’s agreements will create new opp