About Hapag-Lloyd
Hapag-Lloyd AG, a German shipping and logistics leader founded in 1970, is headquartered in Hamburg and ranks among the top five global container carriers. As of 2025, the company operates a fleet of over 300 vessels with a total capacity exceeding 2.35 million TEUs, reflecting an 18.7% growth in fleet capacity in 2024.
Hapag-Lloyd has been actively modernizing its fleet, recently surpassing the 1 million TEU mark for its charter fleet and launching a record-breaking newbuild program of 24 eco-friendly ships with a combined capacity of 312,000 TEUs. These investments align with its decarbonization target of reducing CO2e emissions by one-third by 2030.
In early 2025, the company introduced several initiatives, including the Gemini network to improve schedule reliability and the Container Payment Portal in partnership with PayCargo and Gnosis Freight. With a workforce of over 16,900 employees and operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond, Hapag-Lloyd continues to strengthen its position as a global shipping powerhouse while prioritizing sustainability and innovation.