Picture your morning without your go-to drink. A world where essential medicines don’t reach hospitals in time. Where clean water can’t be delivered to those who need it most. Hard to imagine? These critical supplies and comforts reach us because of global shipping. At Hapag-Lloyd, we make that happen. Across 396 offices in 139 countries, we move the goods that keep the world running. Join our 19,600 colleagues worldwide on land and at sea, shaping the future of our company – 179 years strong.
Here’s everything you need to apply for land- and sea-based roles at Hapag-Lloyd. Explore our open positions, submit the right documents with confidence, and get ready for what comes next – so you know exactly what to expect throughout the interview process.
Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd AG
"At Hapag-Lloyd, our success has always been driven by our people. If you are passionate about connecting people, businesses and markets around the world, this is the right place for you. Your journey here is part of something bigger: keeping global trade moving and shaping the future of our company together with colleagues who work as one team. And if you bring curiosity, commitment and the ambition to grow, we offer the horizon to take your next step."
At Hapag-Lloyd, we're one of the world's leading container liner shipping companies, connecting 139 countries through maritime excellence. But what makes us different isn't just our global reach. It's the people behind every move, every decision, every shipment. Here, you'll find a culture where fairness and respect aren't just words on a page. They're how we work together every day. Whether you're in business and logistics, tech and digital, just starting your career, or working at sea, you'll be part of something meaningful.
Your work powers global trade. Your ideas drive innovation. And your journey shapes our horizon.
Behind every connection we make across the world are real people with real stories. Explore how our employees come together and meet colleagues who've grown from trainees to leaders, who've discovered new opportunities across continents, and found genuine belonging in our global community. Our insights show what it truly means to work at Hapag-Lloyd.
At Hapag-Lloyd, we build growth into everything we do. You’ll access diverse learning opportunities, develop real skills, and shape your own career journey.
From your first welcome letter to clear, step-by-step onboarding tasks, we set you up for a strong start – supported by a buddy and engaging welcome events that help you connect quickly. Even before day one, you can take advantage of our pre-boarding opportunities to get oriented and feel prepared. Once you join, you’ll benefit from regular feedback conversations and tailored learning opportunities along the way. Our onboarding is designed around three key pillars – My Role. My Team. My Company. – so you have everything in place to start confidently and succeed from the beginning.
Take your next career step faster. With Talent Development at Hapag‑Lloyd, you build the skills for leadership and expert roles – through intensive training, mentoring and coaching, international assignments, hands‑on projects, collaborative learning and targeted development plans. You set your direction, sharpen your capabilities, and step into greater responsibility.
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Ready to find your next step? Browse open roles across 139 countries. You'll find opportunities in business and logistics, technology, and maritime careers. Pick your region of choice and see where your journey could go.
Frequently asked questions:
Hapag-Lloyd is an internationally operating liner shipping company within the global shipping and logistics industry. Our company organizes the worldwide transport of goods and connects markets along international supply chains. Working at Hapag-Lloyd is closely linked to topics such as shipping, logistics, technology, supply chain management, and international trade.
In addition to its operational services, Hapag-Lloyd offers a wide range of career opportunities. A career at Hapag-Lloyd is aimed at people who want to work in an international environment. As an employer, Hapag-Lloyd stands for structured processes, clear responsibilities, and long-term employment opportunities. Anyone looking to work at Hapag-Lloyd will find jobs across various areas of shipping and logistics.
Hapag-Lloyd jobs cover a broad spectrum. Onshore, Hapag-Lloyd offers positions in operational roles, customer service, commercial functions, as well as IT, digitalization, and central corporate departments. These roles are closely connected to international shipping and logistics.
In addition, there are Hapag-Lloyd jobs at sea. These positions are aimed at professionals who want to work directly on container ships. Working at sea means being part of day-to-day shipping operations. Overall, Hapag-Lloyd offers jobs for a wide range of qualifications within shipping and along the supply chain.
Training and education at Hapag-Lloyd are a central part of the company’s HR strategy. Internships, dual study programs and working student opportunities are offered in different regions around the world to provide insights into the working world of shipping and logistics. Apprenticeships on land / onshore and at sea / offshore are only offered in Germany. The aim for these entry opportunities is to enable long-term entry into a career within the shipping industry.
To ensure a fair and structured selection process for all applicants, only applications for specific job postings will be processed. Unfortunately, we cannot process unsolicited applications. To avoid missing any suitable job opportunities on land, we recommend subscribing to our Job Newsletter via our official career portal, where you will also find all land-based vacancies. It provides regular updates on new onshore career opportunities at Hapag-Lloyd. For updates on jobs on board, please check the "Apply & Grow" section of each job description within our career paths on board regularly which indicates whether a position is open for application.
Applications for Hapag-Lloyd job openings on land are submitted via the official career portal. All onshore Hapag-Lloyd vacancies are centrally listed there. Applicants interested in these land-based roles can search specifically for jobs at Hapag-Lloyd by function or location, for example Hapag-Lloyd jobs in Hamburg. The application process is online and clearly structured. Application documents can be uploaded directly.
Applications for Hapag-Lloyd job openings on board can be found via our career paths on board here. The "Apply & Grow" section of each job description indicates whether the position is vacant. In that case, it can be submitted via E-Mail.
For more application information jobs on land and on board, please view the section Notes on Application.
The application process at Hapag-Lloyd is transparent and clearly structured. After receiving an application, the documents are reviewed from a professional perspective. Suitable candidates are invited to interviews, which may vary depending on the role and location. Depending on the position, you will then be invited to a second interview (usually in person).
During the further process, professional skills, motivation, and personal suitability are assessed. Applicants receive feedback throughout the process. The goal is a fair and comprehensible procedure for all Hapag-Lloyd jobs. The process may vary depending on whether the job is to be performed on land or on board. For more specific information, please review our Notes on Application.
Requirements vary depending on the specific Hapag-Lloyd role. In general, professional qualifications, reliability, personal fit, and the ability to work in a team are expected. Many jobs at Hapag-Lloyd are internationally oriented and require an interest in global contexts within shipping and logistics.
For positions in the maritime environment, additional profession-specific requirements apply. Overall, Hapag-Lloyd targets applicants who work in a structured manner and want to build a long-term career in the shipping industry.
Yes. Careers at Hapag-Lloyd are internationally oriented. There are Hapag-Lloyd jobs at various locations as well as roles in international teams. Hapag-Lloyd careers are also aimed at applicants seeking an international professional perspective.
International collaboration, global projects, and cross-location responsibilities are part of everyday work in many roles. This creates attractive opportunities for an international career in shipping.
Hapag-Lloyd supports the continuous development of its employees. This includes professional training, internal mobility, and the assumption of new responsibilities. Career development is designed with a long-term perspective.
Anyone looking to work at Hapag-Lloyd will find an employer that views development as an ongoing process. The combination of an international environment, stable structures, and a wide range of jobs in shipping creates long-term career opportunities.
Compared to our employer brand focusing on talents with the tagline "Your journey, our horizon", our brand line "Your cargo, our promise." informs customers and partners about Hapag-Lloyd's stronghold on quality leadership. Both are aligned through their complementary messaging structure - fostering the synergy between our Employer Brand and our Customer Brand and, thus, emphasizing Hapag-Lloyd's commitment to both our people and our customers.