Welcome to the world’s largest inland port
Duisburger Hafen AG (duisport) operates the largest inland port in the world. As a trimodal logistics hub, duisport is one of Europe’s key nodes for the flow of goods. Each year, more than 20,000 ships and 25,000 trains are handled in Duisburg, with over 100 million tons of cargo and around four million containers (TEU) moved through the port. The Port of Duisburg comprises 21 port basins, 10 container terminals, and approximately 200 kilometers of its own rail network.
Around 300 transport and logistics companies are located at the site, with approximately 52,000 jobs directly or indirectly dependent on the port and logistics sector.
The duisport Group combines a strategic geographic location and ideal site conditions with extensive logistics expertise. It provides customers from around the world with end-to-end solutions for the development and optimization of global supply chains – across real estate, rail freight, industrial logistics, contract logistics, and packaging logistics
Gateway to Europe
The duisport Group develops future-ready infrastructure and internationally connected logistics solutions. Our promise: We can reach any location in Europe within 24 hours. This makes a key contribution to the integration of European and international markets, while enhancing the resilience and competitiveness of business locations in North Rhine-Westphalia and across Germany.
Our unique multimodal infrastructure enables the efficient transport of goods by ship, rail, or truck. Thanks to our extensive network, we ensure that goods always flow flexibly, reliably, and in an environmentally responsible manner.
duisport as a Comprehensive Logistics Provider
The port offers companies operating at the site outstanding conditions for supplying industry and trade across Europe and around the world – thanks to its intelligently interconnected network of logistics services. To meet the diverse needs of our customers, duisport has structured its logistics offering into three business areas:
- Logistics Services: Freight forwarding, logistics, industrial goods packaging, and CFS (Container Freight Station)
- Port-Related Services: Rail transport, terminals, and inland waterways
- nfrastructure and Superstructure: Real estate management, facility management, planning and construction, further development, and port maintenance
A Partner for the Region, a Bridge to the World
Located in the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr region, the Port of Duisburg is situated in immediate proximity to 30 million consumers within a 150-kilometer radius.
Green Supply Chains
We create connections – resilient and sustainable. Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate strategy and reflects our commitment to acting responsibly and with a long-term perspective.
Innovation & Digitalization
Shaping the Future of Logistics
Through innovations in growth, support, sustainability, and digitalization, duisport is positioning itself as a leading driver of innovation – actively shaping the future of logistics.
Experience an Expertise: Our Management
Duisburger Hafen AG is the ownership and management company of the Port of Duisburg and operates globally as the duisport Group through its subsidiaries. Two-thirds of the company’s share capital is held by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, and one-third by the City of Duisburg. Duisport is one of the region’s most high-performing companies – a success we owe to our approximately 1,400 employees who work constructively toward our shared goals. And, of course, to a management team that leads duisport into the future with responsibility and vision.
Executive Board
Markus Bangen
Markus Bangen has been with duisport since 2000 and has served as CEO of Duisburger Hafen AG since August 2021. With his extensive experience in transport and European law as well as his expertise in finance and digital transformation, he drives the strategic direction of duisport. He is responsible for Finance, Corporate Development, Corporate Communications, ESG, Controlling, Business Development, Real Estate, and Terminal & Intermodal Strategy
Lars Nennhaus
As Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Lars Nennhaus is responsible for duisport’s operational and technical divisions. With nearly 20 years of experience in senior technical roles within the port and logistics sector, he ensures the smooth running of operations and drives the company’s technical advancement. He oversees the corporate units duisport logistics & port services, duisport industrial solutions, and duisport rail, as well as the departments for construction, surveying & engineering, rail infrastructure, and the port authority.
Giordana Sperling-Doppstadt
Since 2025, Giordana Sperling-Doppstadt has completed the executive trio at duisport. As a member of the Executive Board responsible for “Shared Services,” the experienced HR expert oversees the departments of Human Resources, Procurement, Legal Affairs, Accounting, Operational IT, Marketing, and Process Management.
Supervisory Board
Members of the Executive Committee
Viktor Haase
Chairman, State Secretary at the Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Dirk Günnewig
Deputy Chairman, State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Nadine Krischer
Deputy Chairwoman, Commercial Employee, duisport rail GmbH
Martin Murrack
Deputy Chairman, City Director/City Treasurer of the City of Duisburg
Other Members of the Supervisory Board
Jens Dekarz
Commercial Employee, duisport industrial solutions GmbH
Martin Gräf
Government Director, Ministry of Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Merve Deniz Kuntke
City Councillor / Employee at Targobank / Bachelor’s degree in Law
Christina Rubach
Commercial Employee, Duisburger Hafen AG
Julia Stübner
Commercial Employee, Duisburger Hafen AG
Thomas Susen
City Councillor, City of Duisburg
Tobias Traupel
Ministerial Director, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Dirk Warnecke
Government Official, Investment Management Company of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia mbH
Susanne Zaß
Department Head, Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia