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
