HHLA’s Italian job could be a shrewd manoeuvre
With the addition of the Adriatic terminal at Trieste to its portfolio, HHLA will have port coverage across the European continent
The German port operator’s move to take a majority share in Trieste’s multi-purpose terminal facility fits its ambition to grow internationally and expands its continental coverage. But it is also essential if HHLA is to continue to thrive as an independent operator and one that can no longer rely solely on the fortunes of Hamburg — a factor laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic