Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft is a leading global transportation company specializing in container shipping and logistics solutions. The company operates one of the world’s largest fleets of modern container vessels, offering scheduled liner services and tailored container products. In addition to core ocean freight services, Hapag-Lloyd provides intermodal transport, project logistics, and specialized container solutions such as refrigerated and breakbulk containers.
Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Hapag-Lloyd traces its roots to the 1970 merger of Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft (HAPAG) and Norddeutscher Lloyd (NDL), each with origins in the mid-19th century. Over subsequent decades, the company has expanded through strategic acquisitions and alliances, reinforcing its position in key shipping corridors. Its long history has underpinned continuous investment in fleet modernization and digital service offerings to enhance customer efficiency and sustainability.
The company’s network spans more than 120 countries across six continents, serving major trade lanes between Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Australia. Hapag-Lloyd operates a comprehensive portfolio of liner services on transpacific, Asia–Europe, transatlantic and intra-regional routes. It also maintains a global network of offices, regional hubs and joint venture partners to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions, including inland transportation and port terminal operations.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Arnaud Félix, Hapag-Lloyd continues to focus on digitalization, eco-efficient vessel technologies and strategic partnerships. The company’s management team emphasizes operational reliability, cost discipline and environmental stewardship, reflecting its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing industry standards. These efforts support Hapag-Lloyd’s mission to deliver dependable shipping services while adapting to evolving customer and regulatory requirements.
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