(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd is again participating in the Association of German Shipowners’ summer seafaring programme, offering 35 pupils from across Germany the chance to spend several weeks aboard its container ships. Several participants will depart from Hamburg, including three young … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Germany, Society, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 1&1, 16-year-old participants, 333-metre container ship, 35 participants, 50 percent apprenticeship rate, 519 TEU, Association of German Shipowners, bridge operations, Callao, Captain Schmidt-Grunert, container shipping, container ships, Cordillera Express, deck operations, engine room, Erik Hirsch, Ferienfahrer, From Hamburg to South America: Hapag-Lloyd Pupils Experience Real Shipboard Operations, Germany maritime sector, Hamburg, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd Container Ships Open Their Doors to 35 Young Maritime Career Explorers, Hapag-Lloyd Uses Summer Seafaring Programme to Spark Interest in Maritime Careers, Lias Denecke, maritime careers, maritime degree, maritime industry, maritime training, nautical apprenticeship, navigation, next generation of seafarers, Northern Europe South America route, Panama Canal, PERU, pupils, Santos Express, Schleswig-Holstein, seafarer apprenticeship, ship technology, students, summer seafarers, summer seafaring programme, Sylt, talent development, teamwork at sea, technical career on board, U.S. Gulf Coast, VDR, vocational orientation, Wolfram Guntermann, young people
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with the Hamburg Port Authority to use shore power infrastructure at the Port of Hamburg whenever operationally feasible. The agreement applies across all terminals and supports the company’s integration of Onshore Power Supply … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Al Muraykh, Asia-North Europe Service NE2, container shipping, Germany, Hamburg, Hamburg Port Authority, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd Confirms Use of Shore Power Infrastructure Across Port of Hamburg Terminals, Hapag-Lloyd Strengthens Decarbonisation Efforts With Shore Power Agreement in Hamburg, Hapag-Lloyd Vessels Begin Using Shore Power at Port of Hamburg Under New Agreement, HPA, lower-emission port operations, maritime decarbonisation, net-zero fleet emissions, onshore power supply, OPS, port emissions, Port of Hamburg, Rolf Habben Jansen, Shore Power, shore-power ready vessels, Tihama, vessel emissions, vessel retrofitting
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has committed to rolling out Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave connectivity service across its global fleet after successful trials. The managed platform combines Ka-band, LEO, LTE and L-band networks to provide secure, resilient and high-speed communications for crews and … Read the full press release
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Tagged container shipping, crew welfare, data-driven operations, digitalisation, Donya Amer, fleetwide rollout, Gert-Jan Panken, global fleet, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd Advances Strategy 2030 With Global Connectivity Upgrade for Ships, Hapag-Lloyd Deploys Multi-Network Connectivity Platform Across Entire Vessel Fleet, Hapag-Lloyd Strengthens Crew Connectivity and Vessel Data Capabilities With NexusWave, high-speed Internet, Inmarsat Maritime, Ka-band, L-band, LEO, low Earth orbit, LTE, maritime connectivity, maritime cybersecurity, maritime logistics, NexusWave, Premium Care Programme, remote IT management, Shipping Technology, Strategy 2030, vessel performance monitoring, Viasat
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd is strengthening its operations in West Africa with the opening of a new office in Cotonou, Benin, on May 20. The new location will provide the shipping company with a dedicated local presence aimed at improving customer … Read the full press release
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Tagged Africa logistics, Benin, Burkina Faso, container shipping, Cotonou, freight services, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd Enhances Customer Access and Logistics Support with Expansion into Benin, Hapag-Lloyd Expands West African Operations with New Customer Office in Benin, international trade, Jesper Kanstrup, logistics, logistics hub, maritime transport, NIGER, Port of Cotonou, regional trade, shipping expansion, shipping industry, Strategy 2030, supply chain, West Africa
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd and DSV have agreed on a two-year Ship Green framework covering 18,000 tonnes of Scope 3 CO₂e emission reductions generated through sustainable marine fuels starting in 2026. The agreement expands an existing partnership and introduces a flexible … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged biofuels, biomethane, book and claim mechanism, CO2e reduction, Danny Smolders, DSV, greenhouse gas reduction, Hapag Lloyd and DSV Introduce Flexible Sustainable Fuel Framework to Reduce Supply Chain Emissions, Hapag Lloyd and DSV Strengthen Decarbonisation Strategy Through New Sustainable Shipping Agreement, Hapag-Lloyd, maritime decarbonisation, Michael Hollstein, net zero shipping, ocean freight sustainability, Scope 3 emissions, Ship Green programme, supply chain emissions, sustainable marine fuels
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has agreed to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in a transaction worth over USD 4 billion, a move that would create one of the world’s largest container shipping companies with more than 400 vessels and capacity exceeding … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged container shipping acquisition, FIMI Opportunity Funds, fleet integration, global logistics network, Golden Share transfer, Hapag-Lloyd, international trade routes, Ishay Davidi, Israeli shipping industry, Major Shipping Industry Consolidation Set to Expand Fleet Capacity and Strengthen Worldwide Trade Connectivity, maritime connectivity, maritime transport consolidation, private equity partnership, Rolf Habben Jansen, TEU capacity expansion, Transpacific Intra Asia Atlantic services, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has strengthened its commitment to fleet modernization and decarbonization by ordering eight new 4,500 TEU container ships from CIMC Raffles, with deliveries planned for 2028 and 2029 and an investment exceeding USD 500 million. Equipped with dual-fuel … Read the full press release
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Tagged CIMC Raffles, container shipping, decarbonization, Dual-fuel engines, fleet modernization, Goldwind, green methanol, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd Advances Strategy 2030 with New Methanol-Fueled Vessels and Charter Agreements, LNG vessels, long-term charters, methanol propulsion, Rolf Habben Jansen, Seaspan Corporation, shipbuilding investment, Strategy 2030, sustainable shipping
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has signed a multi-year supply agreement with Shell Western LNG B.V. for liquefied biomethane, building on their 2023 strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of renewable marine fuels. Biomethane, also known as Bio-LNG, plays a key role … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Bio-LNG, Dexter Belmar, freight value chain, global LNG bunkering network, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and Shell sign multi-year liquefied biomethane supply agreement to advance shipping decarbonization, ISCC EU certified, Jan Christensen, liquefied biomethane, LNG dual-fuel vessels, maritime sustainability, net-zero fleet operations, partnership, renewable fuels, renewable marine fuels, Shell, Shell and Hapag-Lloyd enter long-term partnership on liquefied biomethane to support net-zero 2045 target, Shell Western LNG B.V., shipping decarbonization, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has welcomed 61 new trainees into its maritime education programs, combining onshore and at-sea pathways to train future professionals in logistics, technology, and seafaring. Of these, 29 apprentices begin maritime roles on dedicated training ships—including the Chicago … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Apprenticeships, career pathways, Chicago Express, Donya-Florence Amer, dual study, Germany’s maritime training landscape, global fleet, Hamburg School of Business Administration, Hapag-Lloyd, logistics, maritime training, nautical officers’ assistants, Nordakademie University of Applied Sciences, seafaring, ship mechanics, technical officer’s assistant, technology, VDR Ferienfahrer program
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has restructured its operations in Africa to enhance its presence in line with Strategy 2030. The company has divided its previous two Areas into four, creating new divisions for West Africa, Central Africa, South Africa, and East … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Africa, Caroline Aubert-Adewuyi, central Africa, East Africa, Hapag-Lloyd, Jesper Kanstrup, Lars Sørensen, local leadership, logistics, Market Growth, Mauritius, organizational restructuring, partnership, Quality Service Center, Rogelio Busto, shipping, South Africa, Strategy 2030, Sub-Region Africa, Thomas Elling, West Africa
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has secured USD 4 billion in financing for the construction of 24 container ships, with a focus on low-emission technology and green financing principles. This investment aligns with the company’s long-term commitment to decarbonizing its fleet and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ammonia ready, biomethane, CHINA, China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation, CO2e emissions, container ships, decarbonization goals, DNV, Emissions Reduction, financing, fleet expansion, fleet modernization, fuel efficient engines, green financing, Green Financing Framework, green loan principles, Hapag-Lloyd, high-efficiency ships, liquefied gas dual-fuel engines, LNG, Loan Market Association, long-term investment, low-emission ships, Mark Frese, net-zero operation, newbuilds, Paris Agreement, shipping industry, Sinosure, Sinosure transaction, sustainability, sustainable financing, sustainable shipping
(IN BRIEF) Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have unveiled more details about their joint ocean network, Gemini Cooperation, set to launch in February 2025. The collaboration will provide two flexible network options, aiming for over 90% schedule reliability. In response to Red … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Gasum has partnered with Hapag-Lloyd to supply 20,000 metric tons of waste-based bio-LNG over two years as part of the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) initiative. The bio-LNG, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, will be used … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bio-LNG Supply, Gasum, Germany, green shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, Jacob Granqvist, partnership, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has partnered with IKEA Supply Chain Operations to use sustainable biofuels for container shipments from Asia, a significant move towards maritime industry decarbonization. From March 2024 to February 2025, the partnership will utilize Hapag-Lloyd’s “Ship Green 100” … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Danny Smolders, Dariusz Mroczek, decarbonize, Hapag-Lloyd, IKEA, maritime shipping, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, two major shipping companies, have unveiled a new operational collaboration named the “Gemini Cooperation,” set to commence in February 2025. The partnership aims to provide a flexible and highly reliable ocean network, with a combined … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has officially introduced the “Berlin Express,” the inaugural vessel of its Hamburg Express class, into its fleet. This class represents a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to reduce emissions and achieve climate-neutral shipping by 2045. A … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd, a global container shipping company, has announced executive changes with Joerg Sonne appointed as the Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe, replacing Martin Rolf, who will transition to the role of Managing Director Human Resources. Sonne … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged appointment, container shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, Joerg Sonne, logistics, Martin Rolf, Rolf Habben Jansen, shipping, UASC
(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 2-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that HapagLloyd (ETR: HLAG), one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, has been given the the DNV Excellence 5 Star Award for … Read the full press release
(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) BÆRUM, 2-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, l’expert indépendant en énergie et fournisseur d’assurance, a annoncé que HapagLloyd (ETR : HLAG), l’une des principales compagnies maritimes de ligne au monde, a reçu le DNV Excellence 5 Star Award pour … Read the full press release
(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) HAMBURGO, 15-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hapag-Lloyd (ETR: HLAG), una de las principales compañías de transporte marítimo de línea del mundo, ha anunciado que la configuración de la red de THE Alliance se ha reconfigurado para garantizar una … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics
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