Hanseatic Global Terminals has signed a term sheet to acquire a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg while simultaneously doubling its equity share in Morocco’s Tangier TC3 terminal to 20%. The dual-infrastructure expansions advance the Hapag-Lloyd subsidiary toward its strategic 2030 vision of managing a 30-terminal global portfolio while anchoring its volume commitments across major European and Mediterranean shipping hubs.
Hamburg | June 29, 2026 – In a major move to consolidate its footprint along the highly competitive Northern European port range, Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has signed a formalized term sheet to acquire a 20 percent equity stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH).
The transaction, which remains subject to final binding agreements and regulatory approval, marks a significant deepening of the relationship between HGT’s parent organization, Hapag-Lloyd, and Eurogate. Concurrently, HGT announced plans to double its existing stake in the TC3 container terminal at the strategic Mediterranean hub of Tangier Med, Morocco, boosting its share from 10 percent to 20 percent.
The financial terms of the dual-infrastructure transaction have not been disclosed.
Strategic Footprint: The Hamburg & Tangier Matrix
The twin investments target two of the most critical logistical choke points in the European and African trades:
| Terminal Facility | Target Equity Investment | Operational Capacity & Scale | Strategic Focus Areas |
| Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH) | 20% equity stake acquisition (new investment) | 2.5 million TEU annual throughput | • Western Extension infrastructure • Terminal yard automation • Process electrification |
| Tangier Med (TC3) | Stake doubled from 10% to 20% (equity expansion) | Primary Mediterranean transshipment hub | • Transshipment volume optimization • African gateway connectivity • Network capacity security |
Through this agreement, HGT adds a second major anchor point in Germany’s largest port. The company already holds a significant stake in Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA). This expansion underscores Hapag-Lloyd’s corporate strategy to secure dedicated quay capacity for its liner networks to shield its schedule reliability from broader supply chain volatility.
Financing the Future: Modernization and Automation
Eurogate’s CTH facility handles an annual throughput capacity of 2.5 million TEU. The fresh capital injection and strategic alignment are timed to support a series of massive structural overhauls at the terminal, designed to handle the industry’s largest ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs).
| Project Dimension | Modernization & Operational Impact |
| Western Extension | Expands the physical turning basin and quay wall layout to accommodate mega-ships without tidal bottlenecks. |
| Automation Upgrades | Transitioning terminal yard operations to automated straddle carriers and automated stacking cranes (ASCs). |
| Electrification | Phasing out diesel-powered cargo handling equipment in favor of electric drivetrains to meet zero-emission targets. |
| Digital Ecosystem | Integrating advanced terminal operating systems (TOS) to streamline ship-to-rail intermodal transfers. |
“The agreement marks another important step in strengthening our Terminal Portfolio in Europe,” said Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO of Hanseatic Global Terminals. “Together with our partners, we aim to support the further development of efficient, future-ready terminal infrastructure that benefits customers, ports, and global trade.”
The 2030 Vision: Becoming a Tier-1 Operator
Established in 2023 as an independent entity within the Hapag-Lloyd Group to manage its growing terminal and infrastructure assets, HGT has been on an aggressive global expansion track.
Operating out of its headquarters in Rotterdam, HGT currently manages an expansive portfolio consisting of stakes in 26 marine terminals across 13 countries. The Hamburg and Tangier transactions advance the company toward its explicitly stated 2030 Vision: to control stakes in at least 30 prime marine terminals and scale into a dominant, top-tier global terminal operator.
Collaborative Growth
For Eurogate, bringing in a major carrier-backed terminal operator as a direct stakeholder guarantees baseline volumes and stabilizes long-term infrastructure investments.
“Hapag-Lloyd has been a valued partner of the Eurogate Group for many decades,” noted Michael Blach, Chairman of the Group Management Board of Eurogate. “Through modernization, digitalization, increased automation, and the electrification of our cargo handling processes, we want to gradually position the terminal to remain high-performing and become significantly more climate-friendly in the future.”
The transaction will now move to the finalization of binding agreements and will require clearances from competition authorities and maritime regulators before closing.
About Hanseatic Global Terminals
Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hapag-Lloyd. Headquartered in Rotterdam, HGT manages a diverse portfolio of stakes in 26 marine terminals and complementary logistics services across 13 countries and three major regions. As part of its strategic growth strategy, the company plans to expand its holdings to more than 30 terminals by 2030. Spanning key global shipping lanes, its current portfolio comprises port terminals and related logistics operations in Latin America and Florida (US). In the rapidly expanding Indian market, HGT is active through the container terminals, depots, and rail operations of J M Baxi, India’s largest integrated terminal and logistics provider. Additionally, HGT’s presence in strategic European and Mediterranean hubs—including Germany—strengthens its global network, enabling the company to deliver seamless, efficient logistics and supply chain solutions to customers worldwide.
Source: Hapag-Lloyd