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SCAC HLCU Gemini Est. 1970

Hapag-Lloyd AG

German precision built on 175 years of maritime heritage.

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Fleet
308
vessels
Capacity
2,200,000
TEU
Alliance
Gemini
Founded
1970
Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
SCAC
HLCU
Country
Germany
Alliance
Gemini
The story

Inside Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd was formed in 1970 by merging two storied German lines — HAPAG (1847) and Norddeutscher Lloyd (1857) — giving it one of the deepest histories in liner shipping. From its Hamburg base it grew into a top-five global carrier through organic growth and landmark acquisitions of CSAV, UASC and others.

In 2025 Hapag-Lloyd partnered with Maersk in the Gemini Cooperation, targeting best-in-class schedule reliability. It is also a leader in fleet decarbonisation, with large orders of dual-fuel vessels and a growing owned-container fleet.

“German precision built on 175 years of maritime heritage.”
Hapag-Lloyd operates container services — a fleet built since 1970. Search live sailing schedules below.

At a glance

  • Top-five container carrier by capacity
  • Heritage dating to HAPAG (1847) and Norddeutscher Lloyd (1857)
  • Gemini Cooperation partner with Maersk (2025)
  • Grew via CSAV, UASC and Deutsche Afrika-Linien acquisitions
Services

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Frequently asked questions

What is the SCAC code for Hapag-Lloyd? +

The SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) for Hapag-Lloyd AG is HLCU — the code that identifies the carrier on bills of lading, in EDI messages and across booking and customs systems. Use it to look up Hapag-Lloyd sailings and shipments on ShipScanner.

How do I track a Hapag-Lloyd container? +

Enter your Hapag-Lloyd container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival — no Hapag-Lloyd login required and no per-carrier portal to chase.

Where can I find Hapag-Lloyd sailing schedules? +

Search ShipScanner's schedule tool to see Hapag-Lloyd departures and arrivals across the major trade lanes, then compare transit time, frequency and routing against other carriers before you book.

Which alliance is Hapag-Lloyd part of? +

Hapag-Lloyd AG is a member of the Gemini alliance, sharing vessel capacity and slot space with its partner lines across the major east–west trade lanes, which widens the sailing options on those routes.