150 Years of reliability from Lloyd Werft Shipyard
International Cruise & Ferry Review Spring/Summer 2007
There have been milestone, triumphs, defeats, but also always courage, skill, ability and a sure eye for application. So far these have formed the path of Lloyd Werft for 150 years, from the legendary Norddeutschen Lloyd to the current day. And always it has been people – from the worker on the shop floor to the director – who, with their ability and creativity, have had a great influence in defining the path of this shipyard.
Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven represents 150 years of shipbuilding history in the state of Bremen. It is the oldest shipyard still operating in our region and is living proof of a long history, full of changes and successes. This tradition rightfully fills all, who have been connected for generations with Lloyd Werft during her different business cycles, with pride and satisfaction. Tradition on its own is not a value. Nothing on which one can or should rest. Least of all in a business. Tradition only has a value and a perspective if it is connected with a clear view of the future. This is something we have achieved and therefore have secured the future for Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven.
The repair shed of the Norddeutschen Lloyd (NDL), the Technische Betrieb
des Norddeutschen Lloyd, the Werftbetrieb des Norddeutschen Lloyd and
finally the Werftbetrieb der Hapag-Lloyd AG, the Hapag-Lloyd Werft GmbH to
todays Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven GmbH: The 150 year path from NDL to Lloyd
Werft was exciting in every phase and stands not least for a special
virtue, of which we are proud, now as before. With teamwork we have
mastered some outstanding successes, but more so, we have overcome
difficulties, too.
Both are only possible if the business culture is right and one can rely on
one’s partners. That is why this book is a token of thanks and dedicated to
those who always – in good and bad times – stood by our side: Our
customers, banks, politicians, public institutions, good advisors and
friends. But most of all this article is dedicated to our fellow workforce.
They have engaged creatively at all times and in the best team spirit and
their unshakeable loyalty made Lloyd Werft what she is today, reaching far
over the boundaries of Bremerhaven – a business that holds its own
worldwide for capability, on time delivery, creativity and best know-how. [
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