Maritime Jobs
Friday, July 18, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd North America President Freese Retires

February 1, 2018

 Wolfgang Freese, President Region North America, will be retiring after almost five decades with Hapag-Lloyd. 

 
Freese began his career in the shipping company in 1971 with an apprenticeship to become a shipping agent. In recent decades, he has held management positions in several locations, including Germany, Indonesia, Great Britain and the U.S. 
 
Since 2009, Freese has led this region headquartered in Piscataway, near New York City. Following a transitional period, he will be succeeded on April 1, 2018 by Uffe Ostergaard, who joined Hapag-Lloyd in May 2017 following its merger with the Arab liner shipping company UASC. 
 
Prior to his time as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at UASC, Ostergaard gained professional experience with Maersk, primarily in Copenhagen. 

Featured Jobs

Chief Electrician

Military Sealift CommandNorfolk, VA, USA

Able Seaman (W)

Military Sealift Command

Medical Services Officer

Military Sealift Command

Chief Steward

Military Sealift Command

Second Assistant Engineer

Military Sealift Command

Damage Control Officer

Military Sealift Command

Third Officer - Mixed Work Schedule

Military Sealift Command

Featured Employers

GOOD WINDS Marine Services

Either you need to employ a few seafarers or full crew compliments, GOOD WINDS Maritime Services is

Military Sealift Command

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is a United States Navy organization that controls most of the re

Inlet Cruise Company

happy hour sunset cruise

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university off