Full-Time
Lead IT Operations Engineer
Hapag-Lloyd
10,001+ employees
Global liner shipping and terminal services
No salary listed
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Bachelor's, Master's
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- Extensive experience in operations of business critical and cloud-based platforms (monitoring, maintenance, improvement, troubleshooting) on an enterprise scale
- Extensive experience with AWS cloud and container runtimes like Red Hat OpenShift on AWS
- Good knowledge in end-to-end monitoring of applications and systems with enterprise observability tools (e.g. Datadog, Elastic, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Experience in software development and the tools used, such as version management, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment, planning and collaboration tools (e.g. Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline
- English language – expert proficiency (additional languages are beneficial)
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Monitoring & Observability: Continuous observation of our systems regarding availability, performance, system usage and costs
- Definition, design and implementation of observability / monitoring regarding Service Levels (SLIs / SLOs / SLAs)
- Integration in central observability solutions e.g.: Datadog, Elastic, …
- Reporting of availability, performance, system usage and costs on a regular basis
- Maintenance: Planning, coordination and implementation of system updates in collaboration with our vendors and suppliers
- Take care of keeping our system secure by fixing vulnerabilities in collaboration with our CISO department
- Take care of housekeeping tasks
- Automation: Drive automation regarding paradigms like Configuration as Code / Infrastructure as Code to ensure the lowest possible degree of error prone manual work
- Optimize our CI/CD pipeline
- Incident & Problem Management: Take over responsibility of coordination & solving incidents to keep Mean-Time-To-Repair and user impact as low as possible
- Drive and support problem management to ensure system reliability and prevent reoccurring incidents
- Service Management: Take over responsibility of service request handling
- Continuous Improvement: Driving continuous improvement of our platform regarding to scalability, reliability & cost-efficiency
- Experience with automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible is an advantage
- Additional languages beyond English are beneficial
Hapag-Lloyd is a global container shipping and logistics provider that moves goods through liner services using a large fleet of modern container ships and reefer containers. It operates about 133 liner services, connects over 600 ports worldwide, and coordinates vessel schedules, cargo bookings, and terminal operations across its network and offices. Its strengths come from a wide global reach, a large, modern fleet with substantial refrigerated capacity, and integrated terminal and logistics services. Its goal is to deliver fast, reliable connections and to expand its terminal and inland logistics capabilities for end-to-end customer solutions.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1847
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 EBITDA reached $829 million; EBITDA outlook rose July 13, 2026.
- Rotterdam's Maasvlakte II stake locks in automated capacity for future Gemini volumes.
- Brazil trade demand supports AS3 starting September 13, 2026, adding weekly frequency.
What critics are saying
- Brazil's CADE opened full review on August 10, 2026, through March 2027.
- Israel's ministries opposed the ZIM deal on September 9, 2026, threatening collapse.
- Middle East rerouting cost Hapag-Lloyd about $600 million in Q2 2026.
What makes Hapag-Lloyd unique
- Gemini Cooperation with Maersk delivered strong schedule reliability in Q2 2026.
- Hanseatic Global Terminals now secures strategic capacity, including Rotterdam's Maasvlakte II expansion.
- AS3 launch with ZIM broadens Asia-Brazil network coverage across nine ports.
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Hapag-Lloyd faces regulatory hurdles in $4.5 billion Zim acquisition. August 26, 2026 Hapag-Lloyd's $4.5 billion acquisition of Zim faces regulatory scrutiny in Brazil and Israel, raising concerns over market competition. Hapag-Lloyd's proposed acquisition of Zim Integrated Shipping Services is facing growing regulatory challenges as concerns over market concentration intensify. While Zim's shareholders overwhelmingly approved the $4.5 billion deal in May 2023, with 97.3% in favor, the transaction remains far from complete. Regulatory authorities in Brazil and Israel, as well as segments of the freight forwarding industry, have raised objections, citing potential impacts on competition, customer choice, and market dynamics. Brazil's antitrust authority, CADE, has launched a full review of the merger, focusing on operational overlaps and combined market share on key trade lanes. These include routes from North America, the Caribbean, and the West Coast of South America to the East Coast of South America. CADE's review, which may extend until March 2027, highlights the growing regulatory scrutiny over further consolidation in the liner shipping industry. In Israel, the government's 'golden share' in Zim is a pivotal factor. This share grants the Israeli government the authority to veto any sale exceeding 24% of Zim's equity, especially if it is deemed to conflict with national strategic interests. Reports suggest opposition from multiple Israeli ministries, including Agriculture, Defence, Economy, Finance, and Shipping and Ports, complicating the deal's progress. To address these concerns, Hapag-Lloyd has revised the transaction terms. The company has proposed creating a debt-free 'new Zim' entity to operate 16 Israeli-flagged vessels, maintaining fleet operations and employment in Israel. Additionally, Hapag-Lloyd plans to establish a regional division and a technology center in Israel, potentially creating hundreds of local jobs. Despite these efforts, freight forwarders and cargo owners remain wary of the deal's implications. Many have voiced concerns over the impact of further market consolidation on customer choice, negotiating power, and service reliability. They fear that reduced competition could narrow route options and give larger carriers greater influence over freight rates, capacity allocation, and service networks. As the global shipping market continues to consolidate, a successful acquisition of Zim by Hapag-Lloyd would significantly reshape competitive dynamics. However, with regulatory reviews in Brazil and Israel still underway and significant political and legal hurdles to overcome, the transaction's completion by year-end remains uncertain. The implications of this deal extend far beyond ownership transfer, raising questions about the long-term effects of consolidation on the industry.
Hapag-Lloyd closes Indore counter and updates GST registration. August 25, 2026 Hapag-Lloyd has permanently closed its counter in Indore, India, as part of its service digitalisation and operational optimisation efforts. The carrier's digital counter at its Ahmedabad office in Gujarat will remain fully operational. Following the closure, Hapag-Lloyd AG is surrendering its Madhya Pradesh GST registration, 23AAACH0979G1ZR. Therefore, the company will no longer issue invoices, credit notes or debit notes from the Madhya Pradesh location. Instead, Hapag-Lloyd will issue these documents under its Gujarat GST registration, 24AAACH0979G1ZP. Required customer actions. Customers should review all invoices, debit notes and credit notes issued under the Madhya Pradesh GSTIN from April 2025 onwards. If a document requires an amendment, customers should submit a dispute through Hapag-Lloyd's Invoice Dispute form. Possible amendments include changes to the GSTIN, address, value or Harmonized System of Nomenclature code. Customers should also check whether documents issued under the Madhya Pradesh GSTIN appear correctly in Form GSTR-2B. Any missing documents or discrepancies should be reported to Hapag-Lloyd's India tax team with a clear explanation. Customers must submit requests by 26 August 2026. Hapag-Lloyd said it will not process additional requests after this deadline and will not accept liability for resulting losses or compliance issues.
Hapag-Lloyd and Zim launch new AS3 asia-brazil Shipping. August 23, 2026 Hapag-Lloyd and Zim unveil AS3 service to enhance container connectivity between Asia and Brazil, starting September 2026. Hapag-Lloyd, in partnership with Zim Integrated Shipping Services, is launching a new Asia-South America East Coast service, designated AS3, to strengthen container connectivity between Asia and Brazil. Scheduled to begin operations on 13 September 2026, this weekly fixed sailing will enhance trade routes, providing greater flexibility and expanded port coverage. The AS3 service will connect five major Chinese ports - Shanghai, Ningbo, Xiamen, Hong Kong, and Yantian - with several strategically important Brazilian ports, including Rio Grande, Paranagua, Itajai, Santos, and Rio de Janeiro. The full port rotation is Shanghai - Ningbo - Xiamen - Hong Kong - Yantian - Rio Grande - Paranagua - Itajai - Santos - Rio de Janeiro. The inaugural westbound sailing departs Shanghai on 14 September 2026, and the first eastbound departure from Rio Grande is set for 21 October 2026. This new service is designed to meet growing trade demands between China and Brazil, offering reliable weekly connections and enhanced routing flexibility. Chinese exporters can now select ports closer to their cargo origins, while Brazilian port coverage extends beyond the main hub of Santos to include Rio de Janeiro, Paranagua, and Itajai. The inclusion of Rio Grande also enables further network access to the Rio de la Plata basin, broadening inland penetration across South America. For freight forwarders and international trading enterprises, AS3 delivers tangible benefits by improving reach, reducing logistics costs, and optimizing supply chain efficiency. The AS3 service will not replace any existing Hapag-Lloyd or Zim services. Both the AS2 and ASE services will remain operational, ensuring continuity and expanded capacity on the Asia-South America East Coast corridor. By adding AS3, Hapag-Lloyd and Zim aim to enhance sailing frequency and network resilience, creating a more comprehensive service offering for customers. As trade between China and Brazil continues to grow, AS3 establishes a stronger foundation for exporters, freight forwarders, and logistics providers. Companies planning to export to Brazil should monitor booking arrangements, freight rates, and confirmed schedules after the service's launch to fully leverage this new corridor and streamline their supply chains.
APM Terminals and Hapag-Lloyd partner to drive future growth at Maasvlakte II terminal at Rotterdam. * By Maritime Magazine * 2026-08-19 Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals to acquire a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V. As partners, both companies will support the terminal's continued development, capacity expansion and operational performance. The investment also underlines the importance of Maasvlakte II as a key European hub for the Gemini Cooperation between Hapag-Lloyd and A.P. Moller - Maersk. Financial details were not disclosed. With the transaction, Hapag-Lloyd will secure long-term automated terminal handling capacity and strengthen its worldwide terminal presence, under its Terminals and Infrastructure division Hanseatic Global Terminals. APM Terminals will retain operational control of Maasvlakte II. "With the planned investment in Rotterdam, we will further enhance the efficiency and reliability of our network. The terminal is a key element for Gemini Cooperation and fits well with our strategy to build a stronger terminal portfolio in core markets," said Dheeraj Bhatia, CTIO of Hapag-Lloyd AG and CEO of Hanseatic Global Terminals. APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, which has been operational since 2015, is currently undergoing a major expansion to further strengthen its role as a key European gateway. The expansion includes additional 1,000 meters of deep-sea berth, bringing the total deep-sea berth length to 2,000 meters, as well as additional yard capacity, four extra rail tracks and the deployment of Automated Terminal Tractors (ATTs) and additional automated equipment. In the new configuration, the terminal is expected to grow towards an annual handling capacity of 5.4 million TEU, further enhancing Maasvlakte II's operational resilience and ability to support future cargo flows through Rotterdam. (APM Terminals photo of Rotterdam terminal) Subscribe to its news service and receive free by email the latest relevant maritime news and the latest issue of eMaritime Magazine as soon as it is published.
Maersk sells 25% stake in Rotterdam terminal to Hapag-Lloyd. Hapag-Lloyd said Maasvlakte II's automation was a factor in its decision to invest in the terminal (pictured). Photo credit: R. de Bruijn_Photography / Shutterstock.com. Maritime Port News Marine terminals International ports Maersk is selling a stake in its largest and most automated European terminal to Hapag-Lloyd, signaling the long-term commitment the two ocean carriers have to their Gemini Cooperation alliance. The carriers said in separate statements Wednesday that APM Terminals agreed... The page is only available to subscribers and 30-day free trial users. Please log in below to view the rest of this page. If you do not have an active account, please subscribe or begin a free trial today.