Our history
Starting small – growing slowly – succeeding continuously.
The Hartmann Group developed from a one-ship-company to a global network of maritime specialist companies with more than 5,000 employees and an operating fleet of more than 150 vessels. Have a look.
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Founding of the company by Captain Alfred Hartmann
The first vessel is the coaster EMS-LINER. -
Delivery of the first gas tanker
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The company moves to „Haus der Schiffahrt“ in Leer - still the headquarters of Hartmann Reederei.
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Establishment of Intership Navigation in Limassol, Cyprus
Entering a new market segment: bulk carriers -
Establishing of GasChem Services in Hamburg, Germany
Implementing the principle of „direct access to cargo“ for the first time -
Opening of ISNTC, an in-house training centre for Filipino seafarers
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Founding of a holding company for the group of companies: Hartmann AG
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Delivery of the first container ship to Hartmann Reederei in Leer
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Opening of Hartmann Shipping Asia in Singapore and hence expansion into the Asian market
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Dr. Niels Hartmann takes up the post as CEO of the Hartmann Group.
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Delivery of the first pneumatic cement carrier to Intership Navigation
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Opening of „Hartmann House“ in Limassol on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Intership Navigation
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Alfred Hartmann elected President of the German Shipowners‘ Association (VDR)
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Delivery of the first ethane carrier to Hartmann Reederei in Leer