Hapag-Lloyd AG

Hapag-Lloyd AG is a German international shipping and container transportation company, recognized as the fifth-largest in the world by total TEU capacity. Formed in 1970 through the merger of historic firms Hamburg-American Line and Norddeutscher Lloyd, both with roots dating back to the mid-19th century, it specializes in liner shipping services across major global trade routes, including transatlantic, transpacific, Asia-Europe, and Latin America trades. The company operates a modern fleet of approximately 299-308 container ships with a capacity exceeding 2.3 million TEU, transporting dry cargo, reefer goods, dangerous materials, and special commodities like coffee. In recent years, Hapag-Lloyd has expanded into terminal and infrastructure operations under the Hanseatic Global Terminals brand, with stakes in key ports in Morocco, Germany, Italy, India, and the Americas. Headquartered in Hamburg with regional hubs worldwide and over 16,900 employees, it plays a pivotal role in global supply chains, facilitating containerized freight and inland services via truck and rail.