Hamburg, 18 December 2012

Merger talks between Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd

The Executive Boards of Hapag-Lloyd AG and of Hamburg Südamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft KG (Hamburg Süd), in agreement with their shareholders, are investigating if, and under what conditions, a merger of both companies would be of interest.

Press Release Issued by: Hapag-Lloyd AG Group Communications Ballindamm 25 20095 Hamburg Germany Phone +49 40 30 01-25 29 Fax +49 40 33 53 60

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