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Economic Clusters

It's no surprise that Hamburg is dominated by the maritime industry. But aviation, bio-tech, media and more play important roles as well.

Economic Clusters

Hamburg is an important aviation location.
Hamburg Aviation / Michael Penner
Economic Clusters

Aviation

Employing over 40,000 specialists, Hamburg is one of the world’s most important locations for the civil aviation industry.

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Economic Clusters

Creative Industry

Hamburg's creative industries are among the most financially viable and vibrant in Germany.

Dynamic picture of two hands arranging healthy snacks on a wooden board
Mediaserver Hamburg / Wim Jansen
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Food Cluster Hamburg

Sustainability, health, security and new technologies are shaping the food industry, while consumers expect variety, affordability, and taste. A job for Food Cluster Hamburg.

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Healthcare

When it comes to healthcare, Hamburg boasts research facilities, hospitals and networks of practices in a wide range of medical fields.

A scientist constructing a model of a helix structure
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Life Sciences

Life Science Nord cultivates potential in medical- and bio-technology, pharmaceuticals and telemedicine in and around Hamburg.

A large container ship mooring at a dock with harbour cranes any many containers
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Logistics Cluster

The Hamburg Logistics Initiative aims to consolidate Hamburg’s position as the leading logistics centre in Northern Europe.

Front view of a large container ship
www.mediaserver.hamburg.de / Andreas Vallbracht
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Maritime

Major players from the worlds of business, academia and politics in five federal German states work together in the maritime cluster.

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Media & IT

Hamburg is ever strengthening its position as a prominent international media, IT & communications hub.

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Business

Renewable Energy Cluster

Hamburg Is a Green Dream: 190 renewable energy companies have found a home in Hamburg — from producers and researchers to financiers and investors.