Back to overview Shipping company The North German Lloyd Überseestadt Founded in 1857, the North German Lloyd was one of the largest shipping companies in the world. Its lines connected Bremen with the colonies and also carried colonial troops and goods. The company profited directly from the colonial trade. More places Everyday place Hachez Institution The Bremen Chamber of Commerce Street name Carl-Ronning-Straße Building Hermann-Böse-Gymnasium Monument Ohamakari Memorial Institution North German Mission