The ships of Hamburg Express Class are powered by a main engine generating 58,270 kilowatts – that’s the equivalent of 128 Ferrari Romas.
Source:Hapag-Lloyd & Ferrari
In container shipping, success comes from scale – but true strength lies in future-proof, smart fleets. In a world shaped by volatile schedules, global complexity and rising sustainability demands, it is engineering that drives progress.
Innovative engineering powers the twelve 400-meter vessels of our new Hamburg Express Class. They sail with exceptional schedule reliability, reduced fuel consumption and advanced risk anticipation — and can carry a load equivalent to the combined weight of over 30 Eiffel Towers. In today’s volatile environment, engineering isn’t a support function – it’s the engine of change.
“The Hamburg Express Class combines cutting-edge technology, sustainability and operational excellence.”
— Dr. Maximilian Rothkopf, Chief Operating Officer
On a vessel the size of the Hamburg Express Class, efficiency is not a detail – it’s a multiplier. Even the smallest optimizations in propulsion, hydrodynamics, or loading coordination translate into substantial fuel savings and significantly reduced emissions.
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Inside the Hamburg Express Class
Aboard Hamburg Express Class vessels, progress happens every day – on the bridge, on deck, and in the engine room, where the crew makes quick, decisive calls to keep operations running at their best.
“Our investments in new dual-fuel ships and the conversion of five ships to methanol propulsion are important steps toward reducing emissions.”
— Silke Lehmköster, Managing Director Fleet
The Hamburg Express Class – setting new standards at sea
From propulsion to data, from safety systems to daily routines: the Hamburg Express Class shows what’s possible when engineering becomes the driving force behind every decision. These ships are more than just vessels of scale. They represent a mindset: forward-thinking, precise and prepared for what’s next.
Engineering here doesn’t just move cargo – it moves the industry forward.
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