A partner for sustainable logistics solutions

The HGK Group is one of the leading players in intermodal freight transport and connects the important business locations along the Rhine with the logistics hubs in Europe. We combine our expertise in trimodal freight transport to create a unique logistics network for our customers. Our goal: to shift more transport to rail and waterways and thus reduceCO2 emissions in the supply chain.

 

The business divisions of the HGK Group

The HGK Group has repositioned itself for this purpose in recent years. As the "architects of freight transport", we offer all services and assets relating to combined transport and the waterway system. In combination with comprehensive logistics services for a wide range of goods groups and markets, we form a unique offering. We operate high-performance container terminals and logistics hubs, maintain our own inland waterway and rail freight fleets and are constantly expanding our logistics services, from transport, handling and storage to specific contract logistics services for sensitive goods flows and goods.

The customer-oriented and efficient realisation of this comprehensive range of services is in the hands of five business divisions, which combine their services in a customer-oriented manner.

 

The HGK Group at a glance

  • 21 harbours and terminals
  • 350 ships and barges
  • 90 freight locomotives
  • Over 700 hectares of storage space
  • Around 2500 employees
  • 3 million TEU container handling
  • 63 million tonnes of freight volume
  • 35 million tonnes of cargo handled in the ports
  • 13.7 billion net tonne-kilometres of traffic
  • Largest inland shipping company in Europe
  • Regional railway with over 250 km of its own network
  • Own locomotive and rail technology workshops
  • Germany's largest inland port network
  • One of the largest private German rail freight companies

Management and committees

The Executive Board of Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK)

Steffen Bauer,
Chairman of the Executive Board, CEO

Dr Jens-Albert Oppel,
Member of the Executive Board, COO

Susanne Pietsch,
Member of the Executive Board, CFO

The Supervisory Board of HGK AG

Dr Gerrit KruppChairman of the Supervisory Board
Dirk MichelDeputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Michael Auer*Member of the Supervisory Board
Ismail Çelik**Member of the Supervisory Board
Dirk Collin*Member of the Supervisory Board
Mattis DieterichMember of the Supervisory Board
Alexandra Engler*Member of the Supervisory Board
Dr Deniz ErtinMember of the Supervisory Board
Martin Gawrisch**Member of the Supervisory Board
Andree HaackMember of the Supervisory Board
Eric HaemingMember of the Supervisory Board
Josef Henseler*Member of the Supervisory Board
Jörg Müller* Member of the Supervisory BoardMember of the Supervisory Board
Maria SchuMember of the Supervisory Board
Lars WahlenMember of the Supervisory Board

 

* Employee representative
** Representative of the Rhein-Erft district

Company reports

Taking responsibility for the future and operating sustainably. This is a key concern for us. Our annual reports and reporting as part of the Stadtwerke Köln Group's sustainability report provide regular information on this.

 

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