{"id":11729,"date":"2025-06-20T13:37:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T11:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lvrflote.lv\/?p=11729"},"modified":"2025-06-20T13:37:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T11:37:18","slug":"hamburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lvrflote.lv\/en\/hamburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Maritime technologies in the spotlight as German and Latvian partners sign MoU on digital innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11729\" class=\"elementor elementor-11729\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a8ae938 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a8ae938\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-16560892\" data-id=\"16560892\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72da701d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72da701d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to mark bilateral cooperation and digital innovation in maritime technologies between German and Latvian public and private sector partners to address challenges in port infrastructure management in the Baltic Sea. The signatories include LMT, the Freeport of Riga, the Port of Hamburg, the Electronic Communications Office of Latvia, the Fleet of Hamburg, and LVR Flote.<\/p><p>The objectives of the memorandum are twofold: to identify the key challenges in the port and maritime sector, as well as to develop practical solutions in maritime digitalization with a goal to arrive at joint proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrations. The signatories agree to implement the demonstrations within two years\u2019 time.<\/p><p>The memorandum was signed at the Port of Hamburg aboard the \u201cDIPLOMAT\u201d, in the presence of Hamburg\u2019s Senator for Innovation and Economy, Melanie Leonhard, and the Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry for Economics of Latvia, Jur\u0123is Miezainis. The Port of Hamburg is known as Germany\u2019s \u201cgateway to the world\u201d, and is the third-busiest port in Europe.<\/p><p>\u201cWith our neighbors along the shores of the Baltic Sea, we are not only sharing similar challenges but are committed to addressing them together by sharing knowledge, good practice and by collaborating in a very practical way. We are very much looking forward to furthering this exchange that takes place not only on paper, but in real life in both our ports.\u201d &#8211; Senator Dr Melanie Leonhard, Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg<\/p><p>\u201cI look forward to the joint cooperation that we are beginning with the signing of this document. Exchanging ideas and learning together is invaluable in general, but especially when it comes to technology. This is strengthened by cooperation such as this.\u201d \u2013 Jens Meier, CEO, Hamburg Port Authority<\/p><p>\u201cPorts are vital engines of economic development, security, and competitiveness across the European region. Today\u2019s workshop was a concrete step toward addressing our shared challenges in port infrastructure management, pioneering digital innovations, and achieving operational excellence in the Baltic Sea region. Our focus was clear \u2013 to chart a practical path forward with solutions that are technologically advanced and align with the strategic needs of all stakeholders involved. As a technical services provider for the ports, this emphasis on practical digital solutions is crucial for enhancing efficiency.\u201d &#8211; Kaspars Ozolins, Member of the Board of LVR Flote<\/p><p>The goal of the memorandum will be achieved by creating two workgroups, each tasked with addressing their own set of challenges:<\/p><p>The Port Connectivity Working Group \u2013 with a focus on the implementation of mobile network infrastructure, including 5G private networks.<br \/>The Smart Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Working Group \u2013 with a focus on intelligent infrastructure monitoring, AI-driven analytics, and cybersecurity.<\/p><p>Each workgroup has already met and identified key activities, which are aimed to implement within the defined two-year period. The workgroups will be overseen by LMT Innovation Development Lead Arturs Lindenbergs, who will be responsible for ensuring alignment with strategic goals across stakeholders and overseeing the implementation of the goals.<\/p><p>\u201cI\u2019m incredibly proud of this significant step forward in bilateral collaboration between Latvia and Germany. By tackling joint challenges in the Baltic Sea through digital innovation in maritime technologies, we are not only strengthening our economic ties but also setting a precedent for collective action on crucial issues affecting our shared maritime future.\u201d \u2013 Viktors Valainis, Minister for Economics of Latvia<\/p><p>The Latvian and German partners have a longstanding history of collaboration in the port sector. This collaboration was significantly catalysed by the official visit of Dr. Melanie Leonhard, Senator for Economy and Innovation at the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, to Riga in early 2024, which laid the groundwork for more structured bilateral engagement. In the spring of 2024, a Latvian delegation traveled to Hamburg to present solutions to port digitalization practices. Later that summer, Hamburg and L\u00fcbeck port representatives participated in a 5G demonstration in Riga, organized by LMT, LVR Flote, and the Freeport of Riga, to trial connectivity solutions adapted to port and maritime applications.<\/p><p>\u201cPorts are a critical part of national and international infrastructure. It\u2019s equally important that they adopt new technologies to not only improve security and resilience, but also increase their capabilities to future-proof their operations. With LMT, we\u2019ve been fine-tuning maritime connectivity for several years, for which we also won the prestigious International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAHP) sustainability award in the Digitalization category, beating 71 ports. This is the future of port management, and Riga and Hamburg will be leading the way.\u201d \u2013 Ingm\u0101rs P\u016bkis, Vice President of LMT<\/p><p>The workgroups will meet for followup meetings and matchmaking workshops, during which they will define detailed work plans and begin coordination of pilot activities.<\/p><p>This maritime digitalization collaboration is led by key partners \u2014 LMT, LVR Flote, the Freeport of Riga, and the Electronic Communications Office of Latvia \u2014 and is taking shape within the framework of the Techritory platform, where maritime digitalization remains a priority area for continued development this year.<\/p><p>The event is organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia within the framework of the Innovative Business Development Programme for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with the support of the European Regional Development Fund.<\/p><p>Hamburg, June 19, 2025<\/p><p>Photo: Felix Zahn, Photothek<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23e4dc8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23e4dc8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a0e05f2\" data-id=\"a0e05f2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-726b9fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"726b9fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lvrflote.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/250619_ZBL_PHT070-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11722\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lvrflote.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/250619_ZBL_PHT070-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lvrflote.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/250619_ZBL_PHT070-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lvrflote.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/250619_ZBL_PHT070-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lvrflote.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/250619_ZBL_PHT070-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lvrflote.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/250619_ZBL_PHT070-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f6ff59 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f6ff59\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d18ff81\" data-id=\"d18ff81\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to mark bilateral cooperation and digital innovation in maritime technologies between German and Latvian public and private sector partners to address challenges in port infrastructure management in the Baltic Sea. 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