As Hamburg Süd begins its journey under new owner A P Moller-Maersk, the carrier has made it clear that it will operate as a commercially independent brand with its own sales and marketing and customer service team. The ownership of the group officially changed in December last year following the decision by previous owner Dr August Oetker to pull out of shipping and sell the company to Maersk.
“Our customers will continue to be very clearly front and centre for us in the future. For them there will be no change in the product they receive from us,” said newly appointed CEO Dr Arnt Vespermann, who has been with the company for 18 years.
Commenting on the impact on local operations, Durban based general manager – area South Africa, Jose Jardim, echoed this global message.
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