The success of Reederei Gerdes is based on the many years of hands-on experience and rich technical nautical expertise of Captain Josef Gerdes, and the commercial talent of his wife Agnes, who founded the successful company in 1993.
Nicole Gerdes, daughter of the entrepreneurial couple, is now leading the business through commitment and a vision for sustainable logistics. We purposefully have retained the characteristics of a family led business, which for us means:
A flat organisational structure, which creates a good working environment that promotes self-directed work and strengthens the motivation of our teams on board and land.
A lean organisation, that allows us to respond quickly and flexibly to market demands and other everyday life challenges.
A personal relationship with our partners and investors, empowering us to always find tailored solutions that achieve optimum results.