HapagLloyd

Hapag-Lloyd AG is a German international shipping and container transportation company, headquartered in Hamburg. It operates a global network of container shipping services and related logistics, and is among the world's largest container lines in terms of fleet capacity and market reach.

History: The company traces its roots to Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Aktien-Gesellschaft (HAPAG, founded 1847) and Norddeutscher Lloyd (NDL, founded 1857). The two lines merged in 1970 to form Hapag-Lloyd. In 2016, Hapag-Lloyd completed a merger with United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), creating a leading global carrier. The company has been publicly listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and has undergone various strategic restructurings to expand its network and efficiency.

Operations: Hapag-Lloyd operates a worldwide container-shipping network serving major trade lanes between Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. It provides port-to-port transport, multimodal logistics, and digital tools for booking and tracking. The company emphasizes efficiency, modern fleet, and sustainability, investing in newer ships and technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Corporate: The company maintains its headquarters in Hamburg and employs a global workforce. As one of the leading players in global trade, Hapag-Lloyd collaborates with shipping alliances and customers across industries to facilitate international supply chains.