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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are entering into an operational cooperation

Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) and Maersk A/S, an entity under A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), have signed an agreement for a new long-term operational collaboration called ”Gemini Cooperation”, which will start in February 2025. The ambition is to …
Jan 17, 2024 / Curious

Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and CMA CGM sign an agreement for alternative fuels with Nestlé

Working with three of the world's largest shipping companies, Nestlé will move the equivalent of half of its global shipping needs to alternative, lower-emission fuels with immediate effect. By switching to cargo ships that use fuels made from …
Dec 8, 2023 / Curious

Hapag-Lloyd and Norsul to launch new joint venture company for cabotage business in Brazil

New joint venture “Norcoast” founded by Hapag-Lloyd and Norsul Customers will be offered independent, integrated container transport services Operations envisaged to start in Q1 2024 Hapag-Lloyd and the Brazilian shipping and waterway logistics …
Oct 20, 2023 / Curious

German First Lady Elke Büdenbender Christens the Berlin Express

Hapag-Lloyd officially welcomed into its fleet the Berlin Express, the first ship of its new Hamburg Express class. At an event attended by some 300 guests from business and politics, naming patron Elke Büdenbender performed the ceremonial …
Oct 5, 2023 / Curious

Hapag-Lloyd Welcomes Berlin Express - the First of its Hamburg Express Class Ships

With a capacity of 23,600 TEU, the largest cargo ship under German flag Highly efficient propulsion system also suitable for future generations of fuels CEO Rolf Habben Jansen: “Turning point for Hapag-Lloyd” Today, Hapag-Lloyd officially …
Oct 3, 2023 / Vessels

Cepsa begins distributing biofuels at the Port of Barcelona with the largest supply to date

Cepsa, a leading supplier of energy for maritime transport in Spain, has undertaken the largest supply of second-generation biofuels to date at the Port of Barcelona. This operation, conducted on a 350-meter-long container vessel operated by …
Oct 3, 2023 / Curious

Hapag-Lloyd Considering Acquisition of HMM

Hapag-Lloyd, based in Germany and the fifth-largest shipping company in the world, is currently considering participating in the acquisition bid for Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), the largest shipping company in South Korea, which is currently …
Aug 21, 2023 / Curious

Hapag-Lloyd partners with DB Schenker to decarbonise supply chains

Hapag-Lloyd has entered into a partnership with DB Schenker for the purpose of decarbonising supply chains. Following the launch of “Ship Green” in May, the renowned logistics provider has selected Hapag-Lloyd’s sustainable transport solution as part …
Aug 8, 2023 / Curious

SAAM completes the sale of port and logistics assets and will focus on expanding its towage business

SAAM finalized the sale of its port terminals and logistics operations to Hapag-Lloyd for approximately US$ 995 million. The sale will allow SAAM to focus on expanding its towage business and becoming a global leader in the industry. The transfer of …
Aug 2, 2023 / Curious

SM SAAM terminal business acquisition successfully completed

Today, Hapag-Lloyd successfully completed its 100% acquisition of SM SAAM’s terminal business and related logistics services, based on an agreement announced in October 2022. The transaction was approved unconditionally by the relevant antitrust …
Aug 2, 2023 / Curious