Hapag-Lloyd has announced opening a new office in Ukraine. The country is located on the northern shores of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, and is the second largest European country by area, covering a strategic geographic position between the European Union (EU) and Russia.
Key Market for Hapag-Lloyd
Various mineral resources and the world’s largest agricultural production make Ukraine an attractive export market for Hapag-Lloyd. The country is also an important import country, i.e. for electronics, machinery and consumer goods.
Ukraine is home to operations of some of the world´s biggest multi-national companies
Additionally, Ukraine is home to operations of some of the world´s biggest multi-national companies, which creates lots of opportunities for ocean carriers, including Hapag-Lloyd.
Investing in Ukraine’s economic growth
Juan Pablo Richards, the Senior Managing Director - South Europe region at Hapag-Lloyd, said “The economic growth of the country is convincing and many Ukrainian customers already rely on the services of Hapag-Lloyd."
He adds, “With the opening of our new office in the country, we pay tribute to the excellent business development and the enormous chances that we see in this market.”
The new Hapag-Lloyd office will be located in Odessa and be the working place for 21 employees, based in Ukraine.