🚨10 Must-Knows from Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen on Fleet Strategy!
🔥How Hapag-Lloyd is reshaping its fleet for the future.
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Hapag-Lloyd is preparing for one of its biggest fleet upgrades in years.
While freight rates fall, the company is quietly reshaping its future. Jansen just revealed major moves in new-buildings, charter exposure, and long-term fleet balance.
And behind the headlines, the numbers tell a much deeper story.
Here are 10 insights from Jansen along with our views💡
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1️⃣ “We will invest in up to 22 new ships to replace ageing tonnage.”
💡A full renewal plan targeting vessels approaching 25 years.
2️⃣ “The focus is on 1,800 / 3,000 / 4,500 TEU ships.”
💡Small and mid-size classes are the priority for the next decade.





