IBA Group and Hapag-Lloyd Celebrate 15 Years of Partnership
IBA Group, an international IT services provider, and Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading container shipping companies, celebrate 15 years of successful partnership, reflecting on their shared achievements, technological evolution, and future opportunities for collaboration.
In 2011, Hapag-Lloyd and IBA Group established a strategic partnership focused on nearshore software development and maintenance. Hapag-Lloyd selected IBA Group for its extensive expertise in technologies such as Mainframe, Java, and SAP, its ability to scale development teams, and its proven track record of successful collaboration with large enterprises in Western Europe and the United States.
Over the past 15 years, the partnership has continuously evolved, growing from small development teams into a long-term technology collaboration that spans multiple areas of Hapag-Lloyd’s IT landscape. What began with software development and maintenance, has expanded to include business requirements analysis, solution design, modernization of business-critical applications, and the development of complex enterprise solutions. Together, current and former IBA Group team members represent approximately 1,000 cumulative years of involvement in Hapag-Lloyd projects.
Today, IBA Group contributes to Hapag-Lloyd’s ongoing digital transformation across several key areas, including the modernization and further development of its Freight Information System (FIS), web application development, cloud and cloud-native technologies, and data and analytics platforms.
The technological landscape of the partnership has evolved from mainframe systems and traditional Java applications to modern Java and Jakarta EE, contemporary web technologies, cloud-native architectures, and advanced data platforms. The collaboration also increasingly embraces AI-assisted development tools and approaches, creating new opportunities to improve software engineering processes and delivery efficiency.
Looking ahead, Hapag-Lloyd and IBA Group aim to build on their established partnership by continuing to modernize critical IT systems, explore emerging technologies, and deliver innovative digital solutions that support the evolving needs of the global shipping industry.
Over the years, IBA Group has been a trusted technology partner to Hapag-Lloyd, supporting the development, enhancement, and maintenance of our software solutions. This collaboration has supported Hapag-Lloyd in strengthening its technological capabilities and responding to evolving business needs. We value IBA Group’s reliability, flexibility, and technical expertise, as well as the professionalism of its specialists. The collaboration is built on mutual trust, clear responsibilities, and a shared commitment to effective delivery and lasting results. We look forward to continuing this successful partnership.
Behind every achievement in this 15-year partnership are the people who made it possible. I have been fortunate to work with outstanding colleagues at Hapag-Lloyd, whose openness, professionalism, and willingness to help have created a truly special working environment. Our collaboration is characterized by trust, mutual support, and a shared focus on finding solutions to challenging issues. I would especially like to recognize colleagues on both sides who have been part of this journey almost from the beginning. Their dedication, experience, and long-standing relationships have kept us connected over the years. For me, this spirit of respect, friendship, and shared commitment makes our partnership special and gives us confidence in what we can achieve together in the future.
This year marks 15 years of our collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd — a milestone we are truly delighted to celebrate. What began as several small teams has grown into active involvement in Hapag-Lloyd’s IT transformation programs. Along the way, our team has steadily expanded its expertise and capabilities, and we have been proud to take on new responsibilities in application migration, cloud enablement, data management, AI adoption, and more. Together, we have navigated new challenges and embraced emerging opportunities. We are grateful for the trust of such a valued partner and look forward to many more years of successful collaboration and to contributing to Hapag-Lloyd’s future achievements.
It has been our privilege to work with such a renowned and forward-looking customer and to contribute to initiatives that support its business and technological development. Our partnership with Hapag-Lloyd is a great example of how shared goals and close collaboration can create lasting value. Over the years, our teams have built strong professional relationships, successfully addressed complex challenges, and explored new opportunities to drive innovation and improvement. We greatly appreciate the trust Hapag-Lloyd has placed in us and look forward to building on this strong foundation for many years to come.
About Hapag-Lloyd
Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading shipping companies, offering container transport by sea as well as door-to-door transport. The company operates a fleet of 300 ships and transports 13.5 million TEU annually. Hapag-Lloyd has offices in 139 countries. Find out more on www.hapag-lloyd.com.