Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services

Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services

Sea Traffic and Nautical Solutions

Autonomous as well as nautical and digital systems make up this research area. They are complemented by the application of biomimetic approaches.

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Ports and Transport Markets

In port applications, digitalisation can help to establish reliable forecasts, reduce costs, react quickly and efficiently to disruptions and ensure smooth handling.

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Port Technologies

Automation and digitization in the port environment hold great potential for safer and more efficient processes. The Port Technology group also relies on robots for implementation.

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Ship and Information Management

Learn more about intelligent information systems, machine learning and human resources and maintenance management using digitalisation mechanisms.

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Welcome to the Fraunhofer CML

The Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services CML develops innovative solutions for the maritime sector and the maritime supply chain. We support companies and institutions from shipping, port management and logistics in initiating and implementing future-oriented technologies and processes. 

 

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Successful project: deployment of mobile robotics in railoperations

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and the FraunhoferCenter for Maritime Logistics and Services (CML) have successfully concluded the “PinHandling mR” project. The aim of the IHATEC project was to develop a mobile robot toautomate the manual repositioning of pins on container wagons. The innovative solution forrail handling was tested under real-life conditions at HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT).

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October 2025: ICMASS @ Fraunhofer CML

The 8th International Conference on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (ICMASS) and the Intelligent and Smart Shipping Symposium (ISSS) 2025 are organised by DGON and Fraunhofer CML. 

 

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Maritime Innovation Update - online updates every Friday at 12 noon

What is the status of new innovations for the maritime industry? What practical solutions are there and what is currently being researched? Sign up for our MIU Maritime Innovation Updates - solutions and innovations for the maritime industry in 15 minutes.  

 

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Newsletter 4.24 published

Topics (selection): New approaches for greater efficiency in the transport chain, rail handling and terminal processing.

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Newsletter 1.25

This issue's topics: Christening of our research vessel Vektor, lecture event Maritime Innovation Insights 2025, development of autonomous, flexible inland vessels

 

Innovative server for digital nautical charts

Until now, electronic nautical charts have primarily been provided for on-board navigation systems. The Octopus ENC Server developed at the CML, on the other hand, can be seamlessly integrated into existing maritime processes.

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New Report on Quantum Computing in Industrial Applicatons

Within the Fraunhofer Industry Application Center Quantum Computing Hamburg (Fraunhofer IQHH), four relevant industrial applications were formalized and suitable quantum algorithms were successfully implemented and executed on simulators and real quantum computers.

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New study on autonomous ships

Arguments for autonomous shipping can be found in more favorable cost structures and more punctual travel times. The authors of our new study have examined these relationships in detail. Read more in the extended outline of the study and order the full study!

 

Quantum Computing in Maritime Logistics

The Fraunhofer CML combines knowledge and experience in maritime logistics, mathematical optimization, and quantum computing, making it the perfect candidate to support businesses in adopting this new technology. Read about new applications in our White Paper!

 

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AR Deployment on Board - New White Paper Published

The use of augmented reality offers great opportunities to perform maneuvers even more safely and efficiently than before. Read our new white paper to find out what opportunities are opening up and how we support companies in implementing them.

 

Project B ZERO: CML develops the watchfree bridge

In our new research project "B ZERO", the CML designs the concept of the watchfree bridge. Under the leadership of the CML, funded by the program "Maritime Technologien der nächsten Generation" (Next Generation of Maritime Technologies), sensor technologies and decision support systems are being developed to enable a temporary watchfree bridge on merchant ships.

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Study "Machine Learning in Maritime Logistics"

Download the study on "Machine Learning in Maritime Logistics" now and read about it in the HANSA International Maritime Journal!

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Coming Events

Meet the CML! We are on the road as exhibitors and speakers at many events in our new building, in the region and in other European countries. Here you can find the current overview:

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