Competence in the international shipping market
The Hanseatic Lloyd Group is a group of companies with worldwide operations whose management has many years of experience in international shipping as well as in the development and financing of ship. The entire management of the Hanseatic Lloyd Group is a team of shipping and financial experts with vast experience in the tramp and liner shipping as well as financial markets.
The Kniffka family is the majority shareholder of the corporate group indirectly through Hanseatic Lloyd AG, Uttwil, Switzerland. Furthermore, through Hanseatic Lloyd Holding the Kniffka family is a 50 % shareholder of the Hansa Mare Reederei, which operates 18 container vessels.
The following companies belong to the Hanseatic Lloyd Group:
Hanseatic Lloyd AG, Uttwil, Switzerland
The shipping experts of Hanseatic Lloyd AG constantly analyse the major markets worldwide. Based on the results, they develop and initiate international ship projects. In addition, the AG (joint stock company) is the main shareholder of the Hanseatic Lloyd companies worldwide and thus plays the leading role in the overall strategic alignment of the Hanseatic Lloyd Group.
Hanseatic Lloyd Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Bremen, Germany
Among other shareholdings Hanseatic Lloyd Holding particularly owns 50 % of the shares in the Hansa Mare Reederei and is responsible for Management and Administration of these shareholdings.
Hanseatic Lloyd Reederei GmbH & Co. KG, Bremen, Germany
Development, initiation and financing of ship projects as well as the establishment of one-ship companies that acquire and operate the vessels are the main fields of activity of Hanseatic Lloyd Reederei. During the operational phase of the vessels it additionally provides intensive support to the investors, sales and marketing partners and all other partners supporting the respective project.
Hanseatic Lloyd Schiffahrt GmbH & Co. KG, Bremen, Germany
(has existed as a former trading company since 1864) The responsibility for the management and operation of the vessels initiated by Hanseatic Lloyd is assumed by the experienced nautical and technical inspectors of Hanseatic Lloyd Schiffahrt. They ensure smooth operation of the fleet and input their many years of experience into new ship projects within the framework of technical project management together with external specialists.
Hanseatic Lloyd Chartering GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg, Germany
As the exclusive agent of the Hanseatic Lloyd and Hansa Mare fleet, the company is responsible for the employment of 24 container ships as well as further future projects.
Hanseatic Lloyd Handel GmbH & Co. KG, Bremen, Germany
Management of investments in third-party enterprises.
On the basis of this structure, the Hanseatic Lloyd Group continues the successful path already taken by the Hansa Mare Reederei in international shipping business. The experienced team of the management and staff is the most valuable resource of our corporate group. All competencies required for successful implementation of the strategic goals are combined under the roof of the Hanseatic Lloyd group.
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