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HAMBURGER HAFEN UND LOGISTIK AG ANALYST CONFERENCE ON ANNUAL RESULTS 2011 Hamburg, 30 March 2012 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG

AGENDA Business Development 2011 Klaus-Dieter Peters CEO Annual Financial Statements 2011 Dr. Roland Lappin CFO Outlook Klaus-Dieter Peters CEO 2

Business Development 2011 THE 2011 FINANCIAL YEAR AT A GLANCE PROFITABLE AND STRONG GROWTH IN A DIFFICULT ENVIRONMENT Increasingly challenging market conditions - Overcapacities in the North Range intensify the competitive situation - Delayed dredging of the river Elbe increases requirements for terminal efficiency - Growing ship size drives up peak loads in maritime logistics - Difficult situation in the container shipping industry - Global economy slows over the course of the year HHLA gains market share among European gateway hubs - Market share in the North Range up to 19.3 % (2010: 17.4 %) - Densest feeder network for the Baltic further strengthened - Largely balanced im- and export flows HHLA meets upgraded revenue guidance and adjusted margin forecast Proposal to increase the dividend by 18.2 % to 0.65 per listed Class A share (distribution ratio 54.1 %) 3

VOLUME DEVELOPMENTS Business Development 2011 CONTAINER THROUGHPUT AND TRANSPORT VOLUMES (IN THOUSAND TEU) Economic environment 2011/10 HHLA container throughput 2011: 21.3 % Global economy + 3.8 % Global trade + 6.9 % 700 600 500 400 300 2011 2009 2010 Jan Feb Mar Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dec Dez Global container + 6.8 % throughput HHLA container transport 2011: 11.3 % 160 2011 North Range container + 9.5 % throughput 120 80 2009 2010 Jan Feb Mar Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dec Dez 4

Business Development 2011 COMPETITIVE DYNAMICS THROUGHPUT GROWTH IN THE HAMBURG-ANTWERP RANGE 2011 HHLA growth in Hamburg of 22.1 % is well above the average for the Hamburg- Antwerp Range of 9.5 %. HHLA market share up to 19.3 % in 2011 from 17.4 % (2010) The Port of Hamburg is in second place in Europe for container throughput, again ahead of Antwerp 5

HUB FOR FAST-GROWING MARKETS DISTINCT REGIONAL EXPOSURE DRIVING VOLUME GROWTH Business Development 2011 Throughput growth 2011 (TEU based) NORTH AMERICA + 51 % ASIA + 19 % Regional split in sea-borne throughput: Asia 55.1 % Eastern Europe/Baltic 13.5 % North America 6.6 % EASTERN EUROPE/BALTIC SEA + 49 % CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE + 11 % North America: US exports growing, new liner services to Hamburg Eastern Europe/Baltic: Feeder services return, economic recovery Asia: Strong growth remains the foundation for volume developments Hinterland transport: Strong growth on a high level 6

Business Development 2011 KEY FIGURES 2011 CONTINUOUS GROWTH IN VOLUMES, REVENUE AND EARNINGS Total Group Port Logistics Subgroup * million 2011 Year-on-yearm 2011 Year-on-year Revenue 1,217.3 14.0 % 1,190.6 14.2 % EBIT 207.0 7.3 % 194.8 8.3 % EBIT margin 17.0 % - 1.1 pp 16.4 % - 0.9 pp Profit after tax and minor. 89.3 17.1 % 84.0 20.2 % Capital expenditure 128.7-25.9 % 124.3-25.5 % Employees 4,797 2.5 % 4,759 2.5 % ROCE 15.4 % 0.8 pp - - * listed core business (before consolidation between subgroups) 7

Business Development 2011 HIGHLIGHTS: CONTAINER SEGMENT PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS UNDER PEAK LOAD CONDITIONS Key figures 2011 Container throughput Revenue EBIT 7,087 thousand TEU 712.9 million 195.5 million + 21.3 % + 17.9 % + 25.6 % Main topics 2011 Expansion of mega-ship berths (Burchardkai, Tollerort, Odessa) Implementation of automated storage blocks (Burchardkai) Self-service terminals for truck handling Maintenance, qualification Focus 2012 Strengthen the competitive position by productivity gains, especially in mega-ship handling, as well as additional performance and service improvements 8

Business Development 2011 HIGHLIGHTS: INTERMODAL SEGMENT ASSET FOCUSSED EXPANSION OF THE HINTERLAND NETWORK Key figures 2011 Container transport Revenue EBIT 1,887 thousand TEU 357.6 million 24.6 million + 11.3 % + 12.7 % - 0.7 % Main topics 2011 New hinterland rail hub in Poznán (PL), additional inland terminal in Ostrava (CZ) and a Munich (DE) site for trucking services Investment in own traction / locomotives (at Metrans) Impairment at TFG Transfracht Focus 2012 Improve efficiency and profitability by increasing integrated transport services with high added value on the basis of proprietary strategic assets 9

Business Development 2011 HIGHLIGHTS: LOGISTICS SEGMENT VARIED DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DIFFERENT BUSINESS ACTIVITIES Key figures 2011 Revenue EBIT 126.7 million - 1.0 million + 5.4 % negative Main topics 2011 Restructuring activities in contract logistics Expansion of cruise logistics (terminal in Hamburg-Altona) Impairment in fruit logistics Focus 2012 Strengthen profitability by continuing with the realignment of fruit and contract logistics and expanding business with project cargo 10

Business Development 2011 HIGHLIGHTS: REAL ESTATE SEGMENT COMMERCIAL SUCCESS WITH CAUTIOUS STRUCTURAL CHANGE Key figures 2011 Revenue EBIT 31.7 million 11.9 million + 6.5 % - 6.1 % Main topics 2011 Successful letting of newly completed properties Safeguard high occupancy rates Carry out planned major maintenance work in the historical warehouse district Focus in 2012 Continue the sustainable course of value-based portfolio development with selected new projects 11

Business Development 2011 SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS IN 2011 CLIMATE EFFICIENCY IMPROVED AWARDS FOR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY Specific CO 2 emissions in container throughput Diesel consumption New straddle carrier generation CO 2 efficiency Fruit logistics - 21 % (2008-11) - 25 % + 40 % Use of renewable energy Increasing degree of electrification Process optimisation Purchase of 32 straddle carriers with lower fuel consumption and emissions Optimisation of processes and building configuration at refrigeration and fruit centre Awards 2011 Study by Fraunhofer SCS names HHLA a "Pioneer of Sustainability" in the logistics industry in Germany Hanse Globe 2011 for the successful Zero Emissions pilot project with battery-powered transport vehicles at HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder 12

AGENDA Business Development 2011 Klaus-Dieter Peters CEO Annual Financial Statements 2011 Dr. Roland Lappin CFO Outlook Klaus-Dieter Peters CEO 13

Annual Financial Statements 2011 ACHIEVEMENT OF TARGETS FORECAST VERSUS ACTUALS Group Forecast Actuals Comments Revenue EBIT Investments In the region of 1.2 billion In the region of 210 million before resp. 200 million after risks Ranging from 160 to 180 million 1,217.3 billion 207.0 million after risks 17.0 % margin 128.7 million Revenue forecast upgraded due to unexpectedly strong volume growth over the course of the year Higher peak loads, catch-up effects, continued modernisation and delayed dredging of the river Elbe Investments postponed past the balance sheet date (esp. Odessa) 14

REVENUE AND OPERATING RESULT PROFITABLE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT Annual Financial Statements 2011 in million Revenue + 14.0 % 1,217.3 1,067.8 EBIT + 7.3 % 207.0 192.9 2010 2011 Comments Stabilisation of earnings quality despite continuing fierce price competition in the North Range Extra expenses due to postponed maintenance and more intense deployment of staff and equipment Approx. 8 million earnings contribution from special effects (compensation net impairment) Return on capital employed (ROCE = 15.4 %) again well above cost of capital Continuous value creation 2010 2011 15

Annual Financial Statements 2011 OPERATING EXPENSES CONTINUOUS COST MANAGEMENT Total operating expenses: + 14.9 % Throughput/transport growth: + 21.3 / + 11.3 % in million 372.4 432.9 Cost of materials + 16.3 % Personnel expenses + 13.5 % Rail services, fuel, electricity, spare parts, etc. Development largely in line with volume growth Price increases for energy and external services Permanent (largely fixed) and external staff (variable) Wage increase and greater use of external staff Short-time labour scheme in the previous year 359.5 316.8 121.0 142.9 114.0 126.4 2010 2011 Other operating expenses + 18.0 % Depreciation and amortisation + 10.9 % Rent for land and quay walls, consultancy, etc. Catch-up in maintenance and repair work Project-related extra expenses for the overhaul of a floating crane, refurbishment, consultancy Capital-intensive handling/transport systems Moderate increase in property, plant and equipment Impairments at Intermodal and Logistics 16

Annual Financial Statements 2011 SEGMENT DEVELOPMENT PORT LOGISTICS SUBGROUP... in million Container Intermodal 2011 Change 2011 Change Revenue 712.9 + 17.9 % 357.6 + 12.7 % EBITDA 282.7 + 19.7 % 43.1 + 1.5 % Margin 39.7 % + 0.6 pp 12.1 % - 1.3 pp EBIT 195.5 + 25.6 % 24.6-0.7 % Margin 27.4 % 1.6 pp 6.9 % - 0.9 pp Employees 2,898 0.0 % 902 + 16.0 % 17

Annual Financial Statements 2011 SEGMENT DEVELOPMENT... PORT LOGISTICS SUBGROUP / REAL ESTATE SUBGROUP in million Logistics Real Estate 2011 Change 2011 Change Revenue 126.7 + 5.4 % 31.7 + 6.5 % EBITDA 12.0-9.2 % 16.2-3.7 % Margin 9.5 % - 1.5 pp 51.1 % - 5.4 pp EBIT - 1.0 -- 11.9-6.1 % Margin - 0.8 % - 5.9 pp 37.6 % - 5.0 pp Employees 422-4.3 % 38 0.0 % 18

Annual Financial Statements 2011 NET PROFIT DISPROPORTIONATE INCREASE FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY Profit after tax in million 113.9 118.8 Comments Better financial result, mainly due to higher average liquidity 76.2 + 17.1 % 89.3 Shareholders of the parent company Slightly higher effective tax rate due to change in earnings mix and one-off relief in the previous year Other than in previous years, a minority shareholder was not entitled to a share in 37.7-21.8 % 29.5 Minority interests profits higher than its equity interest Fastest growth at facilities owned solely by HHLA 2010 2011 19

Annual Financial Statements 2011 FINANCIAL POSITION SUFFICIENT LIQUIDITY AND SOLID FINANCIAL BASE Free cash flow Balance sheet as of 31.12.2011 in million Cash inflow from operating activities + 28.6 % Cash outflow for investing activities* + 280.5 % 170.7 128.1 Property, plant and equipment 1,811.5 million 36 % 55 % 17 % Equity after conditional future financial settlements to a minority shareholder (adjusted: 41 %) Pension provisions Other noncurrent assets 16 % 31 % Other non-current liabilities Current assets 29 % 16 % Current liabilities 2010 2011 Assets Liabilities * including delayed settlements from previous year, increase in short-term deposits and more cash-effective capex (less additions from finance lease) 20

Annual Financial Statements 2011 DIVIDEND HIGHER DIVIDEND AND DIVIDEND YIELD FOR PORT LOGISTICS SUBGROUP EPS in (Class A share) Dividend in (per Class A share) / Dividend yield in % 1.00 1.20* 0,7 0,6 0.55 0.65** 4,00% Consistent dividend policy (> 50 % of relevant net income for the year) 0.67 0,5 0,4 0.40 2.8 Proposed dividend increased by 18.2 % year on year 0,3 0,2 0,1 1.3 1.6 Financial flexibility retained for active and continued value creating development of the Group 2009 2010 2011 0 2009 2010 2011 * The number of Class A shares is expected to increase slightly, by substantially less than ** Proposal for 2011 one percent, as a result of an employee bonus programme in the second quarter of 2012. -1,00% 21

AGENDA Business Development 2011 Klaus-Dieter Peters CEO Annual Financial Statements 2011 Dr. Roland Lappin CFO Outlook Klaus-Dieter Peters CEO 22

Outlook INCREASING CHALLENGES MARITIME LOGISTICS IN SEA PORT AND HINTERLAND ARE IN TRANSITION YESTERDAY TODAY TOMORROW Mega-ships with up to 10,000 TEU First restrictions due to delayed dredging of the river Elbe Terminal productivity in line with demand Rail transport minted by shunting and stops on route Full capacity utilisation in the ports, surplus demand Mega-ships with 10,000 to 14,000 TEU Increasing restrictions due to delayed dredging of the river Elbe Challenges from rising peak loads Construction of modern rail systems for maritime logistics Terminal overcapacities with greater competition for feeder traffic Mega-ships with 14,000 to 18,000 TEU River Elbe dredging completed: better conditions for handling mega-ships Productivity of the entire logistics chain at new level Own hub-and-shuttle system implemented on most routes Cost pressure and environmental demands require the choice of the most cost-effective route 23

Outlook INVESTMENT PRIORITIES IN 2012 Expand CTB (storage blocks, container gantry cranes, straddle carriers) Expand CT Odessa (Quarantine Mole project) New hub terminal in Ceska Trebova (Czech Republic) 250 new wagons, additional locomotives 24

Outlook FORECAST 2012 EXPECTATIONS AND TARGETS Growth expectations* Global economy (GDP) 3 % Global trade 4 % Global container throughput 5 6 % Container throughput, Northern Europe 1 2 % Transport volume, Germany 2 3 % Currently incalculable risks Instability in the financial sector Escalation of sovereign debt crisis Economic cooling in key markets Market behaviour and shipping lines strategies Group targets Volumes Increases in throughput and transport in the region of 5 % Revenue Growth in the region of 5 % with persistent price pressure due to surplus market capacities EBIT margin In the range of the previous year, with efficiency gains off-setting cost increases due to volumes and inflation Investments Range of 250 to 280 million * IMF, Drewry, Clarkson, Federal Office for Freight Transport 25

Outlook SAFEGUARDING THE OPERATING MARGIN MAINTAINING AN ATTRACTIVE LEVEL OF PROFITABILITY Economies of scale limited due to moderate volume growth Pricing pressure due to overcapacities Additional expenses following higher peak loads and delayed dredging of the river Elbe Cost inflation especially for energy, materials and supply Non-recurring income in 2011 Efficiency increases from technology and reorganisation in the Container segment Price adjustments and restructuring of rail operators in the Intermodal segment Improved earnings in the Logistics segment Impairments in 2011 Margin protection in 2012 Safeguarding the EBIT margin will be enabled by cost efficiency gains in a double-digit million euro range 26

Outlook FURTHER PROSPECTS Well prepared for future challenges - Technological leadership secures lead in performance - Expansion options for growth in line with demand - Port of Hamburg offers geographical advantages Business model for long-term growth trends - Vertical integration along the transport chain brings synergies and enables a better utilisation of the infrastructure - Hinterland strategy with inland terminals for highly productive hub-and-shuttle systems for rail services - Sustainability within HHLA's business model creates prerequisites for ecologically and socially responsible growth 27

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