Major Shipping Company Expands In Peachtree Corners

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA., – Gov. Nathan Deal is expected to make a major announcement Tuesday regarding Hapag-Lloyd, one of the largest shipping companies located in Gwinnett County’s newest city.

The world-wide shipping company will announce it is expanding its operation in Peachtree
Corners. Hapag-Lloyd, which merged with United Arab Shipping Company, or UASC, in May 2017,
is consolidating operations at its offices located at 5515 Spalding Drive.

The company plans to invest $5.5 million over the next two years and create 363 new jobs, in
addition to the 178 jobs that will remain at the North American headquarters and training
facility in Peachtree Corners. Hapag-Lloyd will make its expansion announcement on the steps
of the state Capitol Tuesday at 10 a.m.

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“We welcome the company’s growth and expansion,” said Mayor Mike Mason. “Hapag-Lloyd is
a significant employer in the city with global name recognition. They are making an investment
in their facility, creating jobs, and contributing to the economic viability of Peachtree Corners.”
Hapag-Lloyd is one of the leading operators in the Transatlantic, Middle East, Latin America and
Intra-America trades. With 230 vessels and more than 12,000 employees, Hapag-Lloyd is the
fifth-largest shipping company in the world, serving customers in 127 countries.

“Keeping what you have is good for the community and future development,” said Economic
Development Manager Jennifer Howard. “When we surveyed the business community, they
said they wanted the city to focus on retention and expansion. Existing businesses are at the
heart of strong, local economies.”

The city worked in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and
Partnership Gwinnett in supporting the expansion. Partnership Gwinnett is a public-private
initiative dedicated to bringing new jobs and capital investment to Gwinnett County.

Photo courtesy City Peachtree Corners: From left, Peachtree Corners Councilmember Eric Christ (Post 2), Gov. Nathan Deal and Peachtree Corners Councilmember Phil Sadd (Post 1).