How is Hapag-Lloyd handling the Gulf crisis, ZIM acquisition, and Gemini Cooperation

Rolf Habben Jansen, Chief Executive Officer of Hapag–Lloyd, in this conversation with Libin Chacko Kurian, speaks about the unfolding crisis in the Persian Gulf, where six of the company’s vessels remain stranded.

He explains why crew safety is the top priority, how the company is managing nearly 25,000 impacted shipments, and why operations through the Strait of Hormuz have been halted.

Beyond the crisis, the discussion also covers Hapag-Lloyd’s ₹20,000 crore investment plans in India, its strategy behind the planned ZIM acquisition, update on Gemini Cooperation and the outlook for global container shipping in an increasingly uncertain 2026.

This interview offers a clear view into how one of the world’s largest shipping lines is balancing risk, growth, and disruption in real time.

Hapag-Lloyd’s ₹20,000 crore India investment explained

Where is demand growth coming from in India?

What’s happening in the Persian Gulf right now?

Six ships stuck: How is crew safety being managed?

What happens to stranded cargo and shipments?

Why Hapag-Lloyd wants to acquire ZIM

Gemini cooperation: Is market share really falling?

Why is uncertainty higher than ever?