HHLA Next

HHLA Next GmbH, established in 2021, is a corporate venture capital arm of Hamburger Hafen based in Hamburg, Germany. The company focuses on investments in early-stage and later-stage firms within the maritime logistics sector. By utilizing venture capital funds and making direct investments, HHLA Next aims to support innovation and development in transportation, logistics, supply chain, and storage solutions.

Simone Lode

Managing Director

2 past transactions

Fernride

Series A in 2023
FERNRIDE provides automation solutions for yard trucking that enhance productivity, sustainability, and worker safety. The company employs a human-assisted autonomy approach, allowing for remote control of trucks when necessary, which facilitates reliable operations for logistics operators. With over a decade of research and partnerships with notable clients such as Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE leverages advanced technology to tackle pressing industry issues, including driver shortages and the environmental impact of logistics. The company specializes in an autonomous, electric trucking platform that integrates teleoperations and autonomous driving technologies, enabling logistics service providers to efficiently deploy yard trucks in productive operations. Founded by Hendrik Kramer, Maximilian Fisser, and Jean-Michael Georg, FERNRIDE has grown to employ over 150 individuals.

Fernride

Series A in 2023
FERNRIDE provides automation solutions for yard trucking that enhance productivity, sustainability, and worker safety. The company employs a human-assisted autonomy approach, allowing for remote control of trucks when necessary, which facilitates reliable operations for logistics operators. With over a decade of research and partnerships with notable clients such as Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE leverages advanced technology to tackle pressing industry issues, including driver shortages and the environmental impact of logistics. The company specializes in an autonomous, electric trucking platform that integrates teleoperations and autonomous driving technologies, enabling logistics service providers to efficiently deploy yard trucks in productive operations. Founded by Hendrik Kramer, Maximilian Fisser, and Jean-Michael Georg, FERNRIDE has grown to employ over 150 individuals.
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