Family-owned business in third generation

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Niels Hankiewicz Chartering GmbH (NHC) is an owner-managed company with a family-oriented atmosphere that was founded in 2005 in the hanseatic city of Bremen to complement Meram Schiffahrtskontor Rolf Hankiewicz GmbH.

Meram Schiffahrtskontor, which has been active in the market since 1969, has, together with NHC, more than four decades of experience in shipping and transportation. As part of a generational transition in management, NHC took over the core business, expertise, and workforce of MERAM Schiffahrtskontor.

A corporate culture that is truly lived out is important to us, both on a small and large scale. Acting with foresight, communicating transparently, and meeting the needs of our international clientele — that is what NHC is all about.

History Yesterday & Today

1969

Founding of Meram Schiffahrtskontor OHG

1986

The company was renamed Meram Schiffahrtskontor Rolf Hankiewicz GmbH. Owner and Managing Director: Rolf Hankiewicz

1996

Niels Hankiewicz becomes the second managing director of Meram Schiffahrtskontor Rolf Hankiewicz GmbH

2005

Founding of Niels Hankiewicz Chartering GmbH. Owner and Managing Director: Niels Hankiewicz

2006

Jan Hankiewicz becomes a partner and second managing director of Niels Hankiewicz Chartering GmbH

2007

Rolf Hankiewicz dies at the age of 63

2009

Founding of meils FORWARDING & LOGISTICS GmbH

2018

Founding of NH Shipping GmbH & Co. KG

2021

Acquisition of Kant GmbH

2024

Partnership with Hugo Trumpy

2025

Ole Hankiewicz joins the company as a third-generation member

2026

Jan Hankiewicz is stepping down as the second managing director and retiring from day-to-day operations

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NHC News

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Third Generation on board

With Ole Hankiewicz, the third generation of the family has been actively involved in the company since October 2025. Tradition, innovation, and a passion for shipping will thus remain …

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New commercial & port agent

We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Messrs. Hugo Trumpy Srl of Genoa as our exclusive commercial and port agent to represent Niels Hankiewicz Chartering GmbH in …

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Quality & Reliability

Niels Hankiewicz Chartering GmbH complies with the applicable requirements and conditions of the GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance Module 2020 in the following areas of application: chartering for coastal shipping.

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NHC Services

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NHC Ships

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