We are a global maritime industrial group. Together with our partners, we control some 140 vessels operating in a global network of trades.

We also rank as the world’s largest operator in the roll-on roll-off cargo segment. Our ocean transport activities are supported by a variety of advanced shore-based logistics services, offering customers seamless door-to-door supply chain solutions.

We also occupy a leading position in the global maritime service industry through an unparalleled worldwide network, delivering services to more than 200 shipyards and some 20 000 vessels each year. 

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Founded 1 October 1861, in Tønsberg, Norway
The annual operating profit for 2009 was USD 240.8 million
Has some 5 400 employees at 298 offices in 69 countries
Together with partners, the world’s largest operator of car carriers and ro-ro vessels
Transported five million cars and 12 million cubic meters high and heavy project cargoes in 2008
Handled 53 000 port calls and 208 000 product deliveries in 2008
Has the capability to deliver products and services at 2 200 ports in 115 countries
Listed on the Oslo stock exchange