Hapag-Lloyd closed 2025 with significant achievements in carrier performance recognition, fleet modernization and infrastructure expansion - reflecting their strategic focus of reliability, sustainability and global expansion.
Hapag-Lloyd Receives Hellmanns Global Carrier of the Year Awards
Hellmann Logistics awarded Hapag-Lloyd the Global Full Container Load (FCL) Carrier of the Year 2025 gold award on December 5, 2025 recognizing their leading performance ranking of international ocean freight providers. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) took silver, while CMA CGM earned bronze.
Hapag-Lloyd won silver in the European FCL Carrier category of this year's awards - won by CMA CGM with gold and MSC with bronze. These annual competitions evaluate carriers on reliability, service quality, operational excellence, digital collaboration and long-term partnerships; Hellmanns Global Seafreight Management presented these honors at an event celebrating trust-based cooperation.
Hapag-Lloyd's success in providing full container load services across global and regional networks underscores its competitive edge within the container shipping industry.
Multiple orders were recently received for dual-fuel methanol container ships.
Hapag-Lloyd announced its plan to purchase eight dual-fuel methanol container ships by December 2025, adding to their previous announcement on November 13 of 22 investments in this segment. This move furthers their decarbonization strategy by using alternative fuels that reduce emissions in line with industry sustainability goals.
Hapag-Lloyd's dual fuel technology allows their vessels to switch seamlessly between using methanol or conventional fuels, giving the company maximum flexibility as greener infrastructure emerges. Through this fleet renewal initiative, Hapag-Lloyd stands as an industry leader when it comes to developing eco-friendly shipping solutions amid increasing regulatory requirements for lower emissions operations.
Hanseatic Global Terminals in Brazil.
Hanseatic Global Terminals and Hapag-Lloyd recently unveiled plans for a greenfield container terminal project in Brazil, which aims to increase terminal capacity and efficiency at one of South America's key trade hubs, supporting increased container volumes as well as regional trade growth.
Hapag-Lloyds project falls in line with their overall infrastructure strategy to secure reliable port access and enhance supply chain performance. Details regarding its location, capacity and timeline were highlighted by press releases issued by Hapag-Lloyd; signalling their long-term commitment to Latin American markets.
Operational Stability and Year-End Reflections
Hapag-Lloyd announced updates that no cancellations would occur on any Asia to Europe, Middle East and Transpacific sailings during Chinese New Year, thus offering continuity to customers facing peak season demands.
The CEO sent a holiday message dated around December 22, 2025 expressing their appreciation for an exceptional year, reflecting upon challenging yet rewarding obstacles overcome through partnerships and innovation.
These December events demonstrate Hapag-Lloyds' impressive performance, with awards validating operational strength and investments setting the foundation for sustainable growth until 2026.