Economy
The economy is strongly influenced by tourism, the University of Rostock and maritime industries (especially shipbuilding) and the service sector. Major companies include:
- Aker Warnow Werft, shipyard belonging to Aker Yards
- Neptun Werft, shipyard belonging to Meyer Neptun Group
- Deutsche Seereederei Rostock, transport, cruises, property and tourism holding
- Suzlon,worlds 5th largest wind turbine manufacturers
- Nordex, a major producer of wind turbines
- Hanseatische Brauerei Rostock, German brewery belonging to the Oetker-Gruppe
- Liebherr, manufacturer of cranes
- Caterpillar Inc., manufacturer of diesel engines for ships
- IKEA
- Scandlines, German-Danish ferry operator
- Inros Lackner AG, Architects, Engineers, Consulting company
- Yara International, supplier of plant nutrients
- AIDA Cruises, German company for cruises
Furthermore, Rostock is the seventh-largest port of the Baltic Sea, and among the largest in Germany.
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