H.H. Meier on February 20, 1857. Since its merger with Hapag in 1970, it has been part of Hapag-Lloyd, which is today among the top 5 in global container shipping. “North German Lloyd was an institution. line at the festive event in the Bremen town hall. key role in the early days of aviation. The legendary Lloyd founder H.H. also a vital figure in the establishment of Bremer Bank. emigrants with modern steamers rapidly and reliably to New York. hope of a better life. Bremen and Lloyd. the politics of the Senate. between a shipping line and its region. is no exaggeration to say that Lloyd was Bremen. Hapag-Lloyd AG in 1970. “It was a wise move. success,” pointed out Dr. AG and supervisory board chairman of Hapag-Lloyd AG, in his festive address.