Peute industrial and business area

Central Hamburg harbour hub with sustainable industry, logistics and excellent connections

The Peute industrial and commercial site is a central component of the Port of Hamburg and offers excellent connections to waterways, the rail network and motorways thanks to its strategic location at the Elbe bridges. This location is home to major companies such as Aurubis AG, which is improving its production capacities and environmental standards by investing heavily in sustainability projects. Peute is home to important logistics, food and industrial companies that benefit from its central location. Properties with high space efficiency and innovative infrastructure projects promote the sustainable development of this area. Valuable ecological natural areas complement the industrial environment, making the location a versatile and future-orientated hub.

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Locational benefits of Peute

Historical black and white pictures of the Heinrich Buschmann shipyard — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Part of the Port of Hamburg

Peute is a central part of the Port of Hamburg, strategically located at the Elbe bridges, with direct access to waterways, the rail network and trunk roads. It is home to a variety of industries, including logistics, manufacturing and food businesses, as well as water-related companies such as the Heinr. Buschmann & Söhne shipyard, which provides comprehensive repair and maintenance services for a wide range of ship types, and Hansataucher, a leading provider of ship inspection, underwater welding and offshore services. This diversity promotes local co-operation and supports future settlements. As a key area within port development, Peute strengthens the competitiveness of the Port of Hamburg by contributing to the creation of new jobs. It thus consolidates Hamburg's position as an important European trading centre. The Peute, a central part of the Port of Hamburg at the Elbe bridges with direct water, rail and highway connections, combines logistics, manufacturing and food businesses as well as specialised shipyard and inspection services, thus strengthening competitiveness, cooperation and jobs for Hamburg as a European trading centre.

Aurubis AG headquarters in the Peute industrial area — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Aurubis AG Headquarters: Investments & Sustainability

Aurubis AG has positioned itself as a central player in Hamburg's Peute industrial estate and has been making significant investments in the infrastructure of its headquarters since 2023. With a total investment volume of € 750 million, Aurubis is planning extensive new buildings and expansions, particularly in the areas of precious metal processing and environmental protection. A significant investment of 300 million euros will be channelled into the construction of the new "Precious Metals Refinery" plant, which will enable precious metals processing in an integrated high-security area. In addition, 30 million euros will be invested in the expansion of environmental protection facilities in order to significantly reduce fugitive emissions. These measures are part of a broader strategy to decarbonise and increase efficiency, which should enable Aurubis to save 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. The ambitious projects underline the company's commitment to environmentally friendly, safe and innovative metal production and contribute to securing the site in the Hanseatic city in the long term.

New office building with adjoining halls for B2B retailer elbmatic — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Important logistics centre

Peute has established itself as an important logistics location in the Port of Hamburg thanks to its strategically central location and proximity to the city centre. This position enables companies, particularly in contract and parcel logistics, to offer efficient supply measures for the urban area. The use of electric cargo bikes for city centre deliveries improves the efficiency of the last mile by facilitating access to densely populated and congested areas. As a result, deliveries can be made more environmentally friendly. Thanks to Peute's central location, logistics companies can guarantee fast turnaround times and better absorb spontaneous delivery peaks. This makes the site an essential hub for inner-city supply and supports Hamburg's goal of environmentally conscious and efficient urban logistics. Thanks to its strategically central location in the Port of Hamburg, Peute enables logistics companies to provide efficient and environmentally conscious inner-city supplies, particularly through the use of electric cargo bikes for last-mile deliveries.

The food logistics service provider Nordfrost is based on Peute Island in Hamburg — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Important location for the food industry

Peute is an important location for the food industry in the Port of Hamburg, with key players such as Nordfrost and Barry Callebaut. Nordfrost specialises in comprehensive logistics solutions for the food industry, particularly in the area of deep-freeze logistics. Its range of services includes transport and warehouse logistics, food processing and complex container logistics. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and integrated management, Nordfrost ensures efficient processes and customised services. Barry Callebaut is a leading supplier of cocoa products that processes its goods at the Hamburg site for the European market. The Peute plant includes the roasting of cocoa beans and the production of cocoa mass, powder and butter. They focus on innovation and sustainability in production and help to further strengthen Hamburg's role as an important hub in the food industry. Both companies benefit from the strategic location of Peute, which ensures efficient logistics routes and direct access to the most important European markets.

The property at Peutestraße 22 is managed and let by the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA). — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Properties with high space efficiency

In Hamburg's Peute industrial estate, properties with high space efficiency are key to economic development. The commercial centres, including the Elbcraft commercial campus and the properties managed by the Hamburg Port Authority at Peutestrasse 22, offer a wide range of possible uses. Elbcraft offers centrally located commercial lofts with individual addresses and flexible spaces, ideal for creative minds in the service, trade and retail sectors, and this infrastructure is complemented by innovative car parks developed by Goodman especially for Amazon. These projects transform brownfield sites into efficient multi-storey car parks with over 1,500 parking spaces and a pre-equipped charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. These sustainable solutions strengthen Hamburg's position as a major logistics centre. The high space efficiency of projects such as the Elbcraft commercial campus and the innovative parking pallets (e.g. for Amazon) in Peutestrasse is crucial for the economic and sustainable development of the location as a modern logistics and commercial centre in Hamburg.

Hamburger Energiewerke's new pressurised heat storage facility on the inland island of Peute — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Infrastructure for the heating transition

In Hamburg's Peute industrial estate, the infrastructure for the heat transition is taking shape with Hamburger Energiewerke's new pressurised heat storage facility. The domed roof weighing around 72 tonnes was recently lifted onto the 35 metre high storage facility near Georgswerder Dam. With a diameter of 14 metres and a capacity of four million litres, the storage facility will store the industrial waste heat from the neighbouring copper manufacturer Aurubis. This stored heat will be fed into Hamburg's city grid, which is over 860 kilometres long, at times of need, enabling around 20,000 households to be supplied with climate-neutral district heating from the 2024/2025 heating period. The use of the heat storage facility will help to save around 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year and underlines Hamburg's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and reducing its dependence on fossil fuels. Peute's commitment to the energy transition is manifested in the construction of Hamburger Energiewerke's 35-metre-high pressurised heat storage facility, which will use Aurubis' industrial waste heat to supply around 20,000 households with climate-neutral district heating from the 2025 heating period, thus saving 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

Impressions from the Peute

Container boat on the Elbe with industrial buildings in the background — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Large industrial plants on the inland island of Peute — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Axxum Packaging is a company for industrial goods and export packaging in the industrial and commercial area of Peute — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Hall offered for rent on a commercial site — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

OAM Baustoffe GmbH premises on the Peute — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Industrial plant in the Peute industrial and commercial estate — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Entrance to the Aurubis plant — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Nordwestdeutsche Mischwerke produces asphalt mixes for road surfaces — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Goodman has created sustainable parking solutions for Amazon at several locations in Germany. — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Site with a large number of freight containers and lorries in the Veddel district — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Office and administration building on a street on the Peute — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Hamburger Energiewerke is an energy supply company owned by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Elbcraft Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG has completed its new office and warehouse building at Peutestraße 8 in 2023. — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Business premises with various companies in the Peute industrial and commercial area — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Large industrial site located directly on the water's edge — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) is the landlord of several properties on Peute Island — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Container boats moored on the green banks of the Peute — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Various companies located in the Peute industrial and commercial area — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Open space in the Veddel district — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Thematic maps of Peute

Infographic on traffic links in the Peute industrial and commercial location

Connectivity

The central industrial and commercial location of Peute in the Port of Hamburg offers optimal multimodal transport connections (road, rail, water) thanks to its direct location on the A1 motorway and proximity to the Elbe bridges. The excellent integration into the public transport network - in particular through the underground lines U2 and U3 and bus connections - also ensures fast and environmentally friendly accessibility for employees.

Standard land values

The standard land value is the land value of a fictitious plot of land that is ideal for its surroundings. In the Peute industrial and commercial area, the standard land value is around 430 euros per square metre.

Infographic on hazardous operations in the Peute industrial and commercial area

Hazardous operations at the location

Despite the industrial character of the Peute site, there are fewer than 4 companies that fall under the Hazardous Incident Ordinance. This means that the density of companies handling large quantities of hazardous substances is very low, which increases risk transparency and the protection of the neighbourhood.

Peute: selected company profiles

Aurubis AG

Aurubis AG, a leading supplier of non-ferrous metals, operates its largest and most important site in Hamburg's Peute industrial estate. More than 2,800 employees work here and produce a wide range of products, including cathodes, wire, continuous cast shapes, precious metals and speciality products such as sulphuric acid and iron silicate stone. Today, the plant is not only one of the most modern, but also one of the most environmentally friendly copper smelters in the world and sets standards in terms of sustainability and efficiency. This site is decisive for the industrial development of the region and emphasises Aurubis' commitment to advanced and environmentally friendly production technologies. Aurubis AG's largest and most important site at Peute, with over 2,800 employees, is not only one of the most modern copper smelters in the world, but also sets global standards in terms of sustainability, efficiency and environmental protection through the production of cathodes, precious metals and speciality products

Barry Callebaut Cocoa Germany GmbH factory premises on the Peute — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Barry Callebaut Cacoa Germany GmbH

Barry Callebaut Cocoa Germany GmbH has been operating a plant in Hamburg's Peute industrial estate for 13 years, specialising in the roasting of cocoa beans and the production of cocoa mass, cocoa powder and cocoa butter. As part of the world-leading Barry Callebaut Group, the site focuses on innovation and sustainability. Capacity for the production of cocoa liquor is currently being expanded by 20 per cent by making efficient use of existing space. This expansion is taking place without new buildings and is leading to the recruitment of additional staff. The latest technical processes support the implementation, which was previously approved but not realised. This underlines Barry Callebaut's commitment to expanding the Hamburg site. Barry Callebaut Cocoa Germany GmbH is strengthening its presence in Peute as part of the global market leader by expanding its cocoa mass production capacity by 20 per cent through the efficient use of existing space, using the latest technology and hiring additional staff.

Circular Carbon GmbH

Circular Carbon has been established in Hamburg's Peute industrial estate since 2015 and is working on the development of its innovative CarbonHub formula. A CarbonHub is a state-of-the-art carbon conversion solution that processes carbon-rich biomass to generate renewable energy and reduce dependence on natural gas. At the same time, biochar is produced for carbon removal. By generating carbon credits (Carbon Dioxide Removal, CDR), these CarbonHubs actively contribute to negative emissions and support global climate targets. With its CarbonHub formula, the company Circular Carbon is developing an innovative solution at Peute that utilises carbon-rich biomass to generate renewable energy, reduces dependence on natural gas and at the same time actively contributes negative emissions to achieving global climate targets through the production of biochar and carbon credits (CDR).

E+K Robotics GmbH

In November 2023, E+K Robotics opened its new company headquarters in Hamburg's Veddel district, in a modern innovation and production centre. The site offers space for over 400 employees on five floors and comprises 7,000 square metres of office space as well as a 3,000 square metre hall for the assembly, testing and development of transport robots. The company continues its 60 years of expertise in the development of automated transport solutions and supports customers worldwide in the optimisation of material flows. The move to Hamburg-Veddel enables E+K Robotics to respond to the company's growth and offers excellent connections and working conditions. This location replaces the previous company headquarters in Nenndorf, Rosengarten, and is one of five global locations of the company group.

The Amazon distribution centre at Peutestraße 32 in Hamburg — © Manufacturing Cities/Kai Michael Dietrich

Amazon EU SARL

In November 2017, Amazon opened a new distribution centre in the Port of Hamburg. Up to 220 employees will work in an area of around 18,000 square metres on Peutestraße. Parcels from Amazon's European delivery network for the Hamburg city area and areas south of the Elbe are sorted and prepared for delivery here. Thanks to the cooperation between the Hamburg Port Authority and Hamburg Invest, it was possible to attract Amazon as an international company to Hamburg. Goodman, a leading developer of logistics properties, has realised the logistics centre, which is ideally positioned for fast deliveries thanks to its proximity to the Elbe bridge. This location strengthens Hamburg's role as an attractive business centre and creates important new jobs in the region.

Remondis Industrie Service Hamburg GmbH

REMONDIS' site in Peutestraße in Hamburg has been offering a comprehensive range of services for treating hazardous and non-hazardous waste for over 25 years. The 15,000m² site has numerous specialised facilities to treat liquid, paste-like and solid waste in an environmentally friendly manner. A modern waste water treatment plant ensures that all environmental standards are met. The site has its own in-house laboratory for analysing waste in order to determine the optimum treatment route. A specialised fleet of vehicles and disposal ships ensure that waste is transported safely both by land and by sea. This makes REMONDIS a key player in the recycling and waste management sector in the region.

Disclaimer

Note on area sizes: The industrial and commercial area referred to in the key figures indicates the gross area according to the maps displayed. These include different proportions of water areas, transport areas and green areas. Therefore, it is not possible to make a direct comparison between the individual locations presented on these pages, e.g. in terms of workforce per hectare.

Note on employment figures: Information on the local workforce is mostly provided by the German Federal Employment Agency. In some cases, figures are not broken down by individual company branches and locations, i.e. aggregate employment figures are provided instead. In such cases, the statistical business register does not include more detailed figures. Moreover, please note potential limitations of data collection e.g. in terms of minimum thresholds. As a result, the figures provided should be regarded as approximate figures that are intended to provide general guidance only.

Note on revenue figures: These figures are based on the tax returns of the companies as of 31 December 2022. In some cases, figures are not reported for each individual branch, but only for the relevant group of companies. These values are subsequently broken down on a case-by-case basis. Moreover, tax reports may be updated following a longer period of time. Therefore, the figures provided are intended to provide general guidance only.

Note on standard land values: The map provides information on standard land values for use in production/logistics. The relevant values were converted (i.e. standardised) to a plot size of 1,000 square metres or a value-related floor-area ratio of 1.0, respectively. Both the lowest and the highest standard land value in the building block are provided. The map aims to serve as a reference and is not suited for determining the actual value. At BORIS.HH you can view an interactive standard land value map of Hamburg. The website offers detailed information on standard land values in Hamburg and lets you convert the standard land value to account for individual property characteristics. All values displayed refer to the reference date of 1 January 2025.

Note on hazardous operations: Locations of establishments pursuant to §3 para. 5a of the German Federal Immission Control Act (BimSchG) in the jurisdiction of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Further metadata / publication / created on 30 September 2014.

Sources: Standard land values: Geoportal Hamburg / hazardous operations: Geoportal Hamburg / key figures: business register of the Northern Germany Statistical Office / definition of “undertaking”.