What makes us strong

Company: Who we are

The Reederei Koepping is an owner-led shipping company situated on the Kiel Canal. Founded in 1984, Captain Joerg Koepping seized the opportunity to form his own, independent company. With his first, second-hand containership, named after his hometown RENDSBURG, he laid the foundations for today's Koepping Shipping Company.

Since then, our fleet has increased in size to nine vessels of which eight are technically managed by the company. Our main goal is the safe operation and commercial success of these owned and managed vessels. A close business relationship is maintained between partners, yards, banks, suppliers, insurance companies, charterers, and shipbrokers.

Our strength is your success:

• owner management
• worldwide contact to local service companies
• rapid troubleshooting response provided by our internal infrastructure
• new regulations are implemented in a timely manner

Fleet: Our 8 vessels

Our company and ships are ISM (International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention) certified by Germanischer Lloyd (now DNV) since 1998.

New environmental restrictions followed by emission regulations will be implemented with the same rigour as expected by our business partners. Any required ongoing improvement in maintenance, environmental requirements, safety, and quality standards will be strictly adhered to.

„I became a shipowner because I have a passion for the maritime industry and a desire to contribute to global trade and transportation. The opportunity to manage and operate vessels allows me to combine my love for the sea with my entrepreneurial spirit, while also creating jobs and fostering economic growth.“

Jörg Köpping, Founder and Manager