(Lysaker, 15.05.2012) Dag Schjerven, president and CEO Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS), addressed the need for the international maritime industry to adopt a green shipping ethos at yesterday’s EXPO 2012 in Korea.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) delivers top line and profit growth lifted by historically high total income and operating profit in the shipping segment.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA was held today Thursday 26 April 2012.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA are pleased to invite analysts, investors, lenders and media to a joint session for presentation of the results for the first quarter of 2012.
As it prepares for Sea Japan, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has reported strong growth in the number of owners in Japan and North East Asia signing up for its’ Ships Agency Re-Defined (SARD) offer.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management customer newsletter first issue of 2012 - Taking Security Matters Seriously contains following stories:
The Annual General Meeting in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA will be held on Thursday 26 April 2012 at 12.00 hrs (CET) at the company's premises at Strandveien 20, NO-1366 Lysaker
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA’s annual report for 2011 is now available.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has won the prestigious title of 'Best Partner 2011 - Middle East', which was presented by the World Cargo Alliance (WCA) at their annual conference in Bangkok earlier this month.
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Philip Bannerman as Vice President, Americas Region.
Regional report from WSS prior to Asia Pacific Maritime in Singapore.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding (WWH) has sold 12 million shares in Qube Logistics Holding Limited (Qube), realising a cash proceed of USD 20 million.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is firmly establishing itself as a major force within South America, as it extends its’ reach amid predictions that industry growth will focus on the cruise and offshore sectors.
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions has completed a comprehensive performance verification program for the Unitor Ballast Water Treatment System (Unitor BWTS).
Today, Qube Logistics announced that the group has reached a binding agreement to acquire Giacci Holdings Pty Limited (“Giacci”). Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) is the second largest shareholder in Qube.
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions has received a landmark order to supply inert gas generator systems for five LNG carriers under construction in South Korea.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) delivered a 49% increase in earnings in 2011 while revenues improved by 21%. A strong rebound in the group’s shipping segment drove the recovery.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has signed an agreement to supply boiler and cooling water dosing control units to ten 13,200 TEU newbuilds under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Korea on behalf of Hapag-Lloyd.
Kuala Lumpur - 16th January 2012 - MV Verona, a vessel owned by Siem Car Carriers and managed by Wilhelmsen Ship Management, Malaysia participated in a joint rescue operation.
Jørn-Even Hanssen has been appointed group vice president for human resources and organisational development in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, starting 1 May 2012.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA are pleased to invite analysts, investors and media to a joint session for presentation of the results for the fourth quarter of 2011.
(Lysaker, 21.12.2011) We are pleased to announce that we have renewed our sponsorship agreement with SOS Children’s Villages for another period.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management is winner of the 2011 International Seafarers' Welfare Award "Shipping company of the year".
(Lysaker, 21.11.2011) “We are happy to announce that we have agreed to renew our cooperation for another three years, until 2014,” says Tor Øiseth, vice president business development and regulatory affairs at Wilhelmsen Maritime Services
Wilhelmsen Ship Management customer newsletter 4th issue of 2011 reflects on WSM's achievements and challenges throughout the year. 2011 is also a year to remember for WSM as Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA celebrates its 150th Annivesary.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA held an extraordinary general meeting today. The shareholders resolved to pay a second dividend of NOK 2 per share.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA have the pleasure of inviting analysts, investors and members of the press to attend their Capital Markets Day on Thursday 8 December 2011, at the companies’ premises at Strandveien 20, Lysaker Brygge.
For the third year running, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) won the Bulk Ships Agent award at the prestigious International Bulk Journal (IBJ) awards ceremony on Monday 14 November in Antwerp.
(Lysaker, 8 November 2011) Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) delivered a strong third quarter following improved performance in the group’s shipping investments and sales gain related to restructuring of investments in Australia.
1 October 2011 marked the 150th anniversary of Wilh. Wilhelmsen. 1 000 guests gathered at the new Opera House in Oslo to celebrate the occasion. It was a memorable evening!
Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels (WPMF) predict a challenging time ahead for the international shipping market. New sulphur regulations will force ship-owners to find more flexible solutions to maintain cost efficiency and increase competiveness.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA are pleased to invite analysts, investors and media to a joint session for presentation of the results for the third quarter of 2011.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WW) had the pleasure of inviting analysts, investors and members of the press to attend its Capital Markets Day on Thursday 8 December 2011, in the company’s premises at Strandveien, Lysaker Brygge.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) has completed the sale of its Kaplan Investments in exchange for 88 million shares in Qube Logistics Holding Limited (Qube).
The Norwegian non-socialist parties Høyre and Fremskrittspartiet will together receive NOK 300 000 from Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA earmarked the upcoming election campaign for the county and municipal governments.
(Lysaker, 9 August 2011) Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA’s (WWH) topline lifted by continued increase in volumes transported deep sea. Underlying development in the group’s activities is positive.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management customers newsletter 3rd issue 2011 - An Environmental Front Runner is now in circulation.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA are pleased to invite analysts, investors and media to a joint session for presentation of the results for the second quarter of 2011.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) New Zealand is pleased to announce the signing of its’ first Liferaft Exchange Programme (LRE) contract with Neptune Pacific Line.
(Lysaker, 12 May 2011) Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) delivered a substantial increase in operating profit year over year backed by a rebound in its shipping activities.
In Wilhelmsen Ships Service’s continued expansion of its liferaft service station network, the company has opened a new liferaft service station in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
”We have a great opportunity for developing and growing the Wilhelmsen Ships Service business in Western Australia,” commented Michael Connolly as he took up the post of General Manager for Western Australia this month.
The Wilh. Wilhelmsen group both reduced the fuel consumption per cargo-unit transported and launched several green products and services last year.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA are pleased to invite analysts, investors and media to a joint session for presentation of the results for the first quarter of 2011.
Ship operators and managers are benefitting from the administrative efficiency of a single payment system for port calls launched by Wilhelmsen Ships Service.
(Lysaker 12 April 2011) Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) has signed an agreement to sell its Kaplan Investments in exchange for shares in Qube Logistics Holding Limited (Qube).
The Annual General Meeting in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA will be held on Thursday 28 April 2011 at 13.00 at the Company`s premises at Strandveien 20, NO-1366 Lysaker.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management customers newsletter 2nd issue 2011 - Constant Customer Focus is now in circulation.
Wilhelm Wilhelmsen resigns from the board of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH). The company's nomination committee proposes Carl Erik Steen as a new board member.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA’s annual report for 2010 is now available.
The Wilh. Wilhelmsen group has launched its 150th anniversary vessel, MV Tønsberg, into operation. The Mark V class is the most sophisticated vessel ever built in the roll-on roll-off segment.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) shows a substantial rebound in operating profit and total income for 2010 compared with 2009, excluding sales gains. Positive development in its shipping investments is the key behind the recovery.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA are pleased to invite analysts, investors and media to a joint session for presentation of the results for the fourth quarter of 2010.
Today, two Wilh. Wilhelmsen companies join forces to provide a more comprehensive portfolio of solutions, equipment and services tailored to the maritime and offshore industries.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA’s subsidiary, Wilhelmsen Ships Service, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Nalfleet for USD 41 million.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management customers newsletter 1st issue 2011 - Maritime Manpower Trends is now in circulation.
Tallyman AS has on November 12, 2010 purchased 40 000 class A shares in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA ("WWI") at the price of 137.75 per share.
November 12, 2010, President and CEO in EUKOR Car Carriers Inc., Mr Sjur Galtung, through his wholly-owned company Sjel Invest AS, sold 40 000 class A shares in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA ("WWI") at the price of 137.75 per share.
Tallyman AS has on November 11, 2010 purchased 143.590 class A shares in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA ("WWI") at the price of 137,75 per share.New holding is thereby 20.206.246 shares of WWI class A and 2.281.044 shares of WWI class B.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) continues to record a year on year increase in operating profit. The shipping segment is the main contributor to the solid improvement.
WSM participated in an expert discussion at the Tradewinds China Ship Recycling Forum 2010, Beijing on 28-29 September 2010.
It was an eventful night for WMS when we were announced as winner of the MNBC Business Innovation Award 2010.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WWASA) has achieved a favourable loan financing through a Japanese export agreement for its two ro-ro vessels currently under construction at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Japan.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA is pleased to invite analysts, investors and media to the presentation of the results for the third quarter of 2010.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WWASA) and Wallenius Lines have agreed with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) to build two new pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs). WWASA will take delivery of the first vessel, which will commence service in 2012.
Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering has been awarded the contract to deliver a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a new RoPax vessel being built at Brodosplit Shipyard in Split, Croatia for Compagnie Meridionale de Navigation (CMN).
The Norwegian non-socialist parties Høyre and Fremskrittspartiet will each receive NOK 150 000 from the board of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA earmarked the upcoming election campaign for the county and municipal governments in 2011.
Thomas Wilhelmsen took up the position as group CEO 1 October, succeeding Ingar Skaug who has retired. “Positioned for growth” is his key message when describing the group’s potential in the years to come.
Date and time: Thursday 14 October 2010 at 09:30 - 16:00. Location: Wilh. Wilhelmsen building, Strandveien 20, Lysaker - Norway
Just three months after launching “Ships Agency Re-Defined”, Wilhelmsen Ships Service has already secured a number of contracts to provide husbandry services using this globally coordinated approach.
Benedicte Gude has been appointed group vice president for corporate communication in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding starting 1 September 2010.
Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering has been chosen to handle electrical work and HVAC upgrades on Stena Lines’ Germanica.
MV Harvest Plains is another new addition to WSM USA. It is a 53,000 dwt supramax bulker, built 2001.
WSM Singapore notches new customer, APL Singapore.
WSM USA has been awarded management of MV Martin, a new built 58,000 dwt supramax geared bulk carrier.
Strong improvement in operating profit and total income for Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH), mainly driven by a 32% increase in shipped volumes for subsidiary Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA in the first half of 2010.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA and Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA are pleased to invite analysts, investors and media to a joint presentation of the results for the second quarter of 2010.
Morning Lady is the first of the series of four vessels being constructed at Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan for EUKOR Car Carrier Inc.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management customers newsletter 3rd issue 2010 - Recycling goes clean and "GREEN" is now in circulation.
On the 24 June, Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW ASA) was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
This article, written by Adam Corbett, Tradewinds London was published in the Tradewinds on the 24th June 2010
Today, Oppstartsfase I ASA (to be renamed Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA – WW ASA) announced the successful completion of its initial Global Offering.
Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering has secured a HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) contract at Jurong Shipyard in Singapore.
Volumes continue to pick up, and the shipping segment showed solid rebound in its operating profit towards the end of the first quarter of 2010.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management customers newsletter 2nd issue of 2010 highlights Lay Up Management services which is DNV certified (according to DNV guideline for lay up of ships)
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA is pleased to invite analysts, investors and media to the presentation of the results in the first quarter of 2010.
(Lysaker, 15 April 2010) Wilhelm Wilhelmsen resigned as chair of Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA at the company’s annual general meeting today. Deputy chair, Diderik Schnitler, succeeds Mr Wilhelmsen as chair.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management rolls out its Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) services or Green Passport services.
(Lysaker, 15 March 2010) The board of directors of Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WWI) resolves to propose to the company’s shareholders to carry out a restructuring of WWI.
(Lysaker, 15 March 2010) Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA invites analysts, investors and media to a presentation of the WW group restructuring as announced in today’s stock exchange disclosure.
As a consequence of today’s announcement regarding the restructuring of the Wilh. Wilhelmsen group (WWI), a new management team has been appointed for Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding and new Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen's 2009 annual report is now available.
Interest in cold ironing is growing as governments become increasingly concerned about the pollution caused by diesel generators in port areas.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management customers newsletter 1st issue 2010 - Playing a role in commodity shipping is now in circulation.
The Wilh. Wilhelmsen group posted an operating profit of USD 240.8 million for 2009, compared with USD 351.6 million in 2008 (figures for the corresponding period hereafter in brackets). Total income amounted to USD 2 572.6 (USD 3 434.2 million).
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA is pleased to invite analysts, investors and media to the presentation of the results in the fourth quarter of 2009
The new office in Busan is an important step in the company’s strategy to increase its presence in Asia, starting in Korea where six of the world’s largest shipbuilders are located.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WW) had the pleasure of inviting analysts, investors and members of the press to attend its Capital Markets Day on Tuesday 8 December 2009, in the company’s premises at Strandkanten, Lysaker Brygge.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management customers newsletter 4th issue 2009 (Offshore Edition) - Your Offshore Partner
At the urging of a number of customers, three members of the Wilhelmsen Maritime Services group have joined the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as Executive Partners.
MV Cypress Pass, Singapore flagged vessel was taken over on full technical management at 1100 hrs KST on the 19 Nov 2009 while safely afloat at Gunsan, Korea.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA has the pleasure of inviting analysts, investors and members of the press to attend its Capital Markets Day on Tuesday 8 December 2009 in the company’s premises at Strandkanten, Lysaker
Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering (WME) has won the contract to deliver HVAC engineering services and equipment to the SeaDragon 1 drilling rig at Jurong Shipyard in Singapore.
WSM Singapore has taken over the technical management of MV Molitor at Dayang Shipyard, China on 17 November, 2009.
Third quarter volumes indicates the start of a soft recovery.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA is pleased to invite analysts, investors and media to the presentation of the results in the third quarter.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management Newsletter 3rd issue 2009 Working Together - we can make a difference
In connection with the naming ceremony for MV Tirranna, the invited guests were given a presentation of the WW group.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management Singapore took over management of MV Tabor, a new-built panamax bulk carrier.
Time: 0645, 13 August 2009. As MV Tarpon (managed by WSM USA, Owner - Alcoa Steamship Company Ltd) transited Japanese islands north of Okinawa in rough seas...,
Wilh. Wilhelmsen has reached a sale/lease back agreement regarding its head office at Strandveien 20, Lysaker.
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Significant drop in demand for ocean transportation of cars and ro-ro cargo impacts second quarter and first half results 2009 for Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA.
At a ceremony held at the Pudong Shangri-La in Shanghai on 25 June and attended by 600 guests from the maritime industry, Wilhelmsen Ships Service was named winner of Seatrade Asia’s 2009 award for best ship agent.
Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering has helped carry out another successful cold ironing operation at the BP oil terminal in Long Beach.
Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering has been chosen to supply the complete electrical installation works, including equipment and engineering, for a supply vessel being converted for use as an offshore support terminal vessel.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA has successfully completed a placement in the Norwegian bond market.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA is considering a sale/lease back arrangement of its head office, Strandveien 20, at Lysaker, outside Oslo, Norway.
Lower cargo volumes resulted in reduced operating profit for the Wilh. Wilhelmsen group (WW), ending at USD 36.4 million for the first quarter of 2009. The maritime services and logistics segments delivered stable operating profit.
The Annual General Meeting in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA will be held on Thursday 7 May 2009 at 11.00 at the Company`s premises at Strandveien 20, NO-1366 Lysaker.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) will present the results for the first quarter of 2009 for analysts, investors and media on Thursday 7 May 2008 at 08.00 CET in WW`s offices at Strandveien 20, Lysaker.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen's 2008 annual report is now available in English and Norwegian.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service is improving its e-commerce model by moving its e-business partner and fully owned subsidiary Marine Transaction Services’ (MTS) customer business solutions in-house.
Based on the present market conditions, Wilh. Wilhelmsen (WW) and partner Wallenius Lines are currently laying up two vessels in Lyngdal, Norway. Given the market conditions, more vessels are likely to be laid up.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service has announced a price freeze on thousands of its products with immediate effect.
Ticon Insulation Ltd UK has won an order with Babcock International on behalf of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance (ACA) to deliver insulation systems for two aircraft carriers being built for the Royal Navy.
Thomas Wilhelmsen, being the fifth generation of the Wilhelmsen family since the foundation of the company in 1861, will assume the position as deputy group chief executive from 1 March.
The Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) maritime industry group achieved an operating income of USD 3.4 billion in 2008, up by more than 25% compared with 2007. The shipping and maritime services segments are the main contributors to the improved top line.
On Thursday 12 February, Wilh. Wilhelmsen presented the results for Q4 2008. The presentation is available as a webcast.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) sells its affiliated company International Tanker Management (ITM) to V.Ships.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA will present the results for the fourth quarter 2008 to analysts, investors and media on Thursday 12 February 2009 at 08.00 CET in Wilh. Wilhelmsen`s offices at Strandveien 20, Lysaker.
The international cruise management company, residenSea, has listed Wilhelmsen Ships Service (Durban office) as one of its top global port agents for 2008.
Plan your deliveries in Korea and Singapore
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA climbed from 20 to fourth place in the most extensive investor relations survey in the Nordic region.
Wagenborg Shipping has signed a 3 year agreement with Wilhelmsen Ship Service.
USA, Canada and possibly Mexico is looking seriously at new ECA.
Despite fire at ENGEN's refiney supply is still reasonably OK in South Africa
Wilhelmsen Ships Service’ liferaft rental concept is gaining ground amongst shipping companies, both on existing vessels and on new vessels planned for the next 5 years.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service is the principal sponsor oft the Maritime Outsourcing forum, and will be well represented in the discussions.
The WW group posted an operating profit of USD 217.6 million for the first nine months of 2008, compared with USD 206.9 million in 2007.
An extraordinary general meeting in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA will be held on Thursday 20 November 2008 at 14.00 at the company`s premises at Strandveien 20, NO-1366 Lysaker.
We are pleased to announce that Carl Schou has accepted the position of President, Wilhelmsen Ship Management with effect from 1 November 2008.Carl Schou has held this position on an acting basis since August 2008.
Two major players in the safety business are joining forces to help customers simplify their life raft compliance issues. Through this agreement with the Survitec Group, Wilhelmsen Ships Service introduces Unitor-branded life rafts to the maritime market.
The Norwegian non-socialist parties Høyre, Fremskrittspartiet and Kristelig Folkeparti will together receive NOK 325 000 from Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, earmarked the upcoming election campaign for the Parliament.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA is happy to present the results for third quarter 2008 to analysts, investors and media on Friday 31 October 2008 at 08.00 (CET). The presentation will take place at the premises of the company in Strandveien 20, Lysaker.
Another Eagle Bulk Supramax joins Wilhelmsen Shipmanagement USA
MV Wren joins Wilhelmsen Shipmanagement USA fleet
In keeping with its green shipping commitment, Wilhelmsen Ships Equipment (WSE) has announced the test installation of the Unitor Ballast Water Treatment (UBWT) system on leading clean energy carrier BW Gas' Berge Danuta.
Already acknowledged as one of the marine environment front-runners, Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) is further strengthening its green credentials.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (former WW ASA) had the pleasure of inviting analysts, investors and members of the press to attend its Capital Markets Day on Thursday 4 September 2008, in the company’s premises at Strandkanten, Lysaker Brygge.
Strong demand for maritime services and increased cargo volumes contributed to a solid increase in profit for the Wilh. Wilhelmsen group during the second quarter of 2008.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA will present the results for the second quarter of 2008 on Friday 1 August 2008 at 08.00 CET to financial analysts, investors and the press at the company's offices at Strandveien 20, 1366 Lysaker.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA will present the results for second quarter 2008 to analysts, investors and media on Friday 1 August 2008 at 08.00 (CET) at the premises of the company, Strandveien 20, 1366 Lysaker
The introduction of the new tonnage tax regime, which was approved by the Parliament (Storting) in December 2007, forces Norwegian ship-owning companies out of the previous system.
Wilhelmsen Maritime Services AS (WMS) has today signed a license agreement with Resource Ballast Technology (Pty) Ltd. (RBT) of South Africa to offer global sales, installation, service and marketing of their ballast water treatment (BWT) system.
Tor Øiseth, President of Wilhelmsen Ships Equipment, has been appointed President of Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering, succeeding Lars Marcusson.
High cargo volumes and strong demand for maritime services produced a significant increase in the Wilh. Wilhelmsen (WW) group’s operating income for the first quarter of 2008.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA’s (WW) partly owned Korean shipping company EUKOR Car Carriers has agreed with Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) and Kia Motors Corporation (KMC) to extend the freight agreement entered into in 2002 when EUKOR was established.
Please find the Annual report for Wilh. Wilhelmsen for 2007 in English and Norwegian.
The Annual General Meeting in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA will be held on Thursday 8 May 2008 at 14.00 at the Company`s premises at Strandveien 20, NO-1366 Lysaker.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) will present the results for the first quarter of 2008 for analysts, investors and media on Wednesday 7 May 2008 at 08.00 CET in WW`s offices at Strandveien 20, Lysaker.
On 13 March 2008, WW was awarded the Best in Class symbol from the Storebrand group, a leading player in Norwegian markets for pensions, life and health insurance, banking and asset management.
Bjørge Grimholt (37) has been appointed Group vice president Communication in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) as of 3 March 2008.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen (WW) and Wallenius Lines (OW) have agreed to buy eight new large car and truck carriers (LCTC), four from Hyundai Heavy Industries and four from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
The Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) maritime industry group achieved an operating income of more than USD 2.6 billion in 2007. This confirms that underlying operations remain stable.
All formal steps required for the acquisition of the Callenberg group have been taken and the transaction is completed.
Last week, Callenberg Marine Electrical Technology (Wuhu) delivered the first complete set of switchboards from our factory in Wuhu, China
Callenberg Engineering Inc. is moving to a 50,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Ft. Lauderdale located in the corner of I-595 and I-95.
To celebrate the 70 year anniversary all employees were invited to a half day of activities ending with a dinner party.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA will present the preliminary annual and fourth quarter results for 2007 to analysts, investors and media on Thursday 14 February 2008 at 08.00 CET in Wilh. Wilhelmsen`s offices at Strandveien 20, Lysaker.
With effect from 1 January 2008, Wilhelmsen Maritime Services’ business areas have new names:
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) and Wallenius Lines (OW) have agreed with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to build four vessels which will be the world’s largest roll-on roll-off carriers (ro-ro).
On 20 November 2007, an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) was held in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW).The EGM adopted the board`s proposal to distribute a dividend of NOK 3.50 per share, to be noted ex dividend Wednesday 21 November 2007.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA is pleased to invite analysts, investors and media to the presentation of the results of the third quarter of 2007 on Thursday 1 November 2007 at 08.00 at Shippingklubben, Haakon VIIs gate 1, Oslo.
Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) has signed a distributor agreement with BP subsidiary Krystallon to offer a global distribution of their solution able to eliminate sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matters (PM).
Friday afternoon, September 7, the Government in Norway notified in a press release that it will propose a new tax regime for shipowning companies in the National Budget for 2008, effective for the income year 2007.
Wilhelmsen Maritime Services AS (WMS) has today reached an agreement in principle to acquire maritime services provider Callenberg Group AB, the worldwide independent electrical engineering, automation and HVAC company headquartered in Uddevalla, Sweden.
The maritime market is being offered the first complete solution able to eliminate polluting nitrogen oxides (NOx).
Benedicte Bakke Agerup (42) has been appointed group vice president for Strategy Planning and Innovation in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA presented the results for the second quarter 2007 for analysts, investors and media on Wednesday 1 August 2007 at 08.00 CET in Wilh. Wilhelmsen`s offices at Strandveien 20, Lysaker.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA will present the results for the second quarter of 2007 on Wednesday 1 August 2007 at 08.00 to financial analysts, investors and the press at the company's offices at Strandveien 20, 1366 Lysaker.
Jan Eyvin Wang (50) has been appointed as the new president and CEO for EUKOR Car Carriers, the Korean company owned 80% by Wilh. Wilhelmsen and Wallenius Lines.
An agreement has today been signed for the sale and purchase of the shares in Express Offshore Transport Pte. Ltd. (EOT).
The Norwegian non-socialist parties Høyre, Kristelig Folkeparti, Venstre and Fremskrittspartiet will together receive NOK 275 000 from Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA earmarked the upcoming election campaign for the county and municipal governments.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA will present the results for the first quarter 2007 on Friday 4 May 2007 at 08.00 in the company’s office at Strandveien 20, 1366 Lysaker, Norway.
Unni Vennemoe (52) has been appointed group senior vice president for human resources (HR) and corporate support at Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW).
Barber Ship Management in the US has taken over full technical management of MV Kittiwake.
The new Wilhelmsen.com web portal will strengthen communication from Wilh. Wilhelmsen, the leading global maritime industry group, with the world at large.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has been awarded the Heyerdahl Environmental Award 2007 for its commitment to improving the environmental standards in the shipping industry.
Please find the Annual Report and the Environmental Report for Wilh. Wilhelmsen for 2006.
Barwil Unitor alerts the industry to new EU legislation
The Norwegian royal couple expressed satisfaction with their visit onboard the car carrier Morning Chorus owned by Wilh. Wilhelmsen’s partly owned Korean shipping company EUKOR Car Carriers.
On 7 May 2007, an annual general meeting was held in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW).
Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are due to go aboard one of the ships owned by Wilh. Wilhelmsen’s Korean joint venture EUKOR on 11 May.
The Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) industrial maritime group achieved a net operating income of USD 53 million for the first quarter of 2007.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) buys 22.5% of a consortium which will handle different terminal activities in Australia.
A fresh agreement between Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) and the ErgoGroup is aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing total IT expenses for WMS's global network.
EUKOR’s “MV Asian Vision” goes to Barber Ship Management Korea
Eagle Bulk Shipping awards vessel to Barber Ship Management USA
Carl-Johan Hagman will step down as chief executive officer of Korean shipping company EUKOR Car Carriers, part-owned by Wilh. Wilhelmsen and Wallenius Lines, on 1 September 2007.
When the huge orange cargo ship MV Texas lead the flotilla of historic water craft under the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday 18 March, it was repeating history.
The V-SAT was installed on board the Wilh. Wilhelmsen owned vessel M/V Tampa in November 2006
The Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) industrial maritime group delivered a record performance in 2006.
SHINPETROL awards site supervision contract to Wilhelmsen Marine Consultants
Three new group vice presidents have been appointed to WW’s corporate management team. A new president and CEO has also been named for WWL.
HM King Harald V of Norway has appointed Wilhelm Wilhelmsen of Oslo as an Officer of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav for his distinguished services to society.
Offshore services company Heerema Group and Norwegian maritime group Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA today announce they have agreed the buyout of Dockwise Transport N.V. to 3i.
New vessel on management to UK.
Goliat Shipping awards 5 vessels to Barber Ship Management Norway.
Shinpetrol (Vietnam) hands over second Handysize Bulkcarrier to Barber Ship Management
On 20 November 2006 an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) was held in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW ASA). The EGM adopted a distribution of dividend of NOK 3.50 per share, to be noted ex. dividend Tuesday 21 November 2006.
Fourth Genco Panamax to Barber Ship Management US
The Wilh. Wilhelmsen (WW) maritime group delivered a net operating profit of USD 70 million for the third quarter. This was marginally weaker than in the same period of last year, after adjusting for special items.
IAS has changed name to Barber Vessel Accounting
The Norwegian Tax Authorities have made public an article on their internet site, stating that shareholders resident in an EEA (European Economic Area) country may apply for a tax refund of withholding tax on dividends from Norwegian companies.
Shinpetrol awards Barber two bulk carriers
Vidar Hole has taken up the position as vice president Logistics in the Shipping & Logistics department. He will report to Arild B. Iversen, senior vice president Shipping & Logistics.
(London/Lysaker 29 August 2006) Wilh. Wilhelmsen and Xyntéo, the Anglo-Nordic enterprise group, today announce the formation of The Global Leadership and Technology Exchange (GLTE).
Anglo-Eastern and Barber to manage Genco fleet
A freshfaced approach to market dominance
The Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) maritime group delivered another strong result in the second quarter and the first half, after adjusting for a USD 25 million write-down of its part-owned French logistics company.
BI Norwegian School of Management is to intensify competence development in regard to the maritime industry through co-operation with the Wilh. Wilhelmsen group.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen (WW) and Dutch offshore company Heerema Group wish to assess strategic alternatives for the Dockwise Transport NV heavy-lift specialist.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have agreed to build two further pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) at Japan’s Nagasaki yard for delivery in 2009.
Barber to grow in third-party ship management
Harry A Veum (39) has accepted the position as new group tax manager in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW ASA).
Truls Jensen (35) has accepted the position as new group controller in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) continued to make progress in the first quarter, with rising turnover and scope for further improvement in the future.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) delivered another historic result in 2005. Net operating profit was USD 232 million, while total operating income came to USD 2.2 billion. Profit before taxes was USD 209 million.
Unitor ASA has applied for a de-listing from the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE).
Last year’s investment in Korean logistics company Glovis has so far proved very positive for Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW).
International Maritime Training Centre (IMTC) (formerly the Indian Maritime Training Centre)
Barwil Agencies AS, Oslo and Global Port Services have signed an agreement forming a new shipping agency, Barwil Ship Services (Pty) Ltd. based in Durban, South Africa.
On 18 November 2005 an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) was held in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW ASA). The EGM adopted a distribution of dividend of NOK 4.00 per share, to be noted ex. dividend Monday 21 November 2005.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have signed a contract for the building of two additional car carriers at the yard in Nagasaki, Japan. The vessels will be delivered in 2008.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA’s wholly-owned Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) sells out of BASS.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) is continuing to deliver good results, and has now proposed an additional dividend of NOK 4 per share.
The first two schools being rebuilt in the Aceh province of Indonesia have now been opened. The Torvald Klaveness group and Wilh. Wilhelmsen have in cooperation with the Norwegian Refugee Council worked to ensure success with the project.
Industry demand leads to 2 Programmes in a Year
The partly owned Wilh. Wilhelmsen company American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier, Inc (ARC) is now expanding its fleet of US flagged vessels from five to eight ships.
Ole K. Bærvahr (38) has taken up the position as Vice President Shipping in Wilh. Wihelmsen ASA. Bærvahr's main responsibility is following up the WW group's investments in the shipping segment.
A ceremony naming the newest addition to the Wilhelmsen fleet was held on 16 September at the Port of Baltimore, in Maryland, USA.
Abeer Marine Services (AMS), a company in the Wilh. Wilhelmsen group (WW) will establish a joint operating company with the Maersk-owned SvitzerWijsmuller (SW).
Benedicte Bakke Agerup (40) has rejoined WW Corporate taking up the position as Deputy Group CFO.
The Wilh. Wilhelmsen maritime group has concluded a cooperation agreement with the international humanitarian Right To Play organisation.
India’s first ever International Seminar on dangerous goods titled HAZMAT was organized by Bhandarkar Publications on 19th August’05 at Hotel Taj Resident, Mumbai.
Continued progress characterised results for Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) in the first half of 2005. The group has never delivered such high quarterly figures.
Reference is made to earlier communication (attached below for easy reference) regarding the agreement between Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) and Umoe Industri AS, the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme Fund and Odin Forvaltning.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) has reached agreement on acquiring 90.4 per cent of the shares in Norway’s Unitor group.
WMS will for the first time present The Maritime Superstore concept with a stand this week at Nor-Shipping.
The Torvald Klaveness group and Wilh. Wilhelmsen are building new schools for children who were hit by the tidal wave in the Banda Aceh province in Sumatra, Indonesia.
MV Torrens has been awarded "The ShipPax Award for Outstanding Ro-Ro cargodecks 2004". The new PCTC (Pure Car/Truck Carrier) is getting a lot of attention due to the outstanding employment of cargo space.
The Norwegian non-socialist parties Høyre, Kristelig Folkeparti, Venstre and Fremskrittspartiet will together receive NOK 275,000 from Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA earmarked the election campaign.
Tax lawyer Bettina Banoun (33) has been elected as board member in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW ASA).
On 9 May 2005 the Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW ASA). The AGM adopted a distribution of dividend of NOK 4.00 per share, to be noted ex. dividend tomorrow 10 May 2005.
On Wednesday 4 May 2005, the Wilh. Wilhelmsen group presented its results for Q1 2005.
Annual General Meeting in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA will be held on 9 May 2005 at 11.00 at Strandveien 20, NO-1366 Lysaker.
As one of Norway's eldest shipping companies, we are today focused on the future, streamlining our organization to face the challenges ahead.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines AS (WWL) has today agreed to acquire 50% of Distribution and Auto Service, Inc. (DAS) from Nissan North America effective 1 May 2005. The acquisition also includes the DAS subsidiary, Annacis Auto Terminals, Ltd.
On Wednesday 6 April 2005, Wilh. Wilhelmsen had the pleasure of inviting investors, analysts and media to a Capital Markets Day.
Managing Assets - By Sailor Today
The only one in Asia - By Waterlink
Norway Minister Unveils IMTC Simulator - Marex Bulletin Mr. Borge Brende, the Norwegian Minister of Trade & Industry was on hand recently to unveil IMTC’s new simulator on the 7th of this month in Mumbai.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) achieved a historically good income before tax of USD 154 million for 2004, with all its business areas reporting positive results. See the Webcast link below.
Helge Mothes has as a consequence of the current reorganisation been appointed VP Strategic Planning & IT (WW ASA) effective from 1 February 2005, reporting to Ingar Skaug.
We are pleased to announce that Trude S. Husebø (42) as of 10 January has taken up the position as Manager WW Academy, which is the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Centre for Competence Development.
Golar LNG har decided to reorganise the Company's technical fleet operation and has granted BSM Lysaker technical management of 5 LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) vessels.
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carriers, Inc (ARC), a company jointly owned by Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) and Wallenius Lines AB and handling WW’s US-flag operations, will increase its fleet from 5 to 8 vessels.
On 14 January 2005, EUKOR Car Carriers, Inc. (EUKOR) signed a contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the building of four new PCTCs (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) with a capacity of 6,500 units each.
The fifth generation of the Wilhelmsen family will assume a key position in the newly established Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS). Thomas Wilhelmsen (30) takes up the position as Regional Director Europe as of 14 February 2005.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen (WW) has decided to donate NOK 600,000 to the victims of the tidal wave catastrophe and is prepared to increase the amount further.
On 30 November 2004, EUKOR Car Carriers, Inc. (EUKOR) successfully concluded a USD 680 mill. refinancing deal, arranged by The Korea Development Bank in cooperation with Korea Exchange Bank.
We are pleased to announce that Mr Geir Sekkesæter (42) has accepted the position as President for Barber Ship Management.
IMTC and Barber International organises 'Oil and Sea Water' seminar - By Marine World
IMTC commences course on protection of marine environment - By Waterlink
Pursuant to its strategy to be a major global provider of transportation and logistic services to the automotive industry, Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Glovis Co., Ltd. The agreed price is USD 100 mill. cash.
With pleasure we announce that the wreck removal of the Tricolor has now been successfully completed.
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Cecilie Stray (42) has accepted the position as Vice President, Corporate Communications in Wilh. Wilhelmsen as of 1 January 2005.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA has today held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) which unanimously adopted to pay an extraordinary dividend with NOK 8.- per share.
Ingar Skaug has been awarded the 6th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award by the American Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). He is the first European to receive the award.
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Dag Schjerven (50) has accepted the position as President & CEO for the new amalgamated maritime service company of Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA.
Wilh. Wilhemsen ASA has decided to amalgamate the two service companies Barber International and Barwil to one company with effect from 1 January 2005.
On Thursday 16 September 2004, Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA received the Silver Prize in the category for Best idea and design for the Annual Report 2003.
EUKOR Car Carriers, Inc. (EUKOR) today successfully issued KRW 170 billion (USD 150 million) worth of 5-year corporated bonds as the first part in a wider re-financing scheme.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA presented the results for 1 Half 2004 on Friday 30 July 2004.
Barwil, the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Group's global provider of Port & Marine Services has acquired a 40% stake in Denholm Shipping Services Ltd (DSS), owned by the UK based Denholm Group.
Enclosed please find the Minutes of Meeting from the Annual General Meeting in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA held on 5 May 2004. The Minutes are in both English and Norwegian.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA has entered into a contract with Ray Shipping regarding the charter of 3 car carriers on a 15 year timecharter with options.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen has today declared the options to order a fifth and sixth vessel from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA has entered into an agreement with the Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries to build 2 new car carriers.
On Thursday 4 December 2003, representatives from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA signed a fourth Shipbuilding Contract.
Mark I KS has entered into a contract with the Chinese shipyard Chengxi Shipyard to rebuild five older ro-ro vessels.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen has declared the option agreed in June 2003 with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to order a third vessel and the contract was signed today.
International Maritime Training Centre (IMTC) has launched a Structured Shipboard Training Programme (SSTP) for Deck Cadets
The Indian Maritime Training Centre is pleased to announce that as from 1st May 2003, it will adopt a new identity, namely, the "International Maritime Training Centre"
Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) has today entered into an Agreement in Principle with the Japanese Shipyard Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to build 2 new Car Carriers.
Representatives of Wilh. Wilhelmsen signed today a contract for the removal and disposal of the Tricolor wreck and cargo with "Combinatie Berging Tricolor".
Wilh. Wilhelmsen, representing the owners of Tricolor and Gard Services AS, representing the P&I Club, have reached an agreement in principle concerning removal of the Tricolor wreck.
SMIT Salvage reported to day that the oil recovery operation on the wreck of Tricolor has been completed. That means that all oil that can be safely reached and pumped has now been removed.
Press Briefings were held in Holland, Belgium, England and France on 19 and 20 February 2003.
Due to a mishap in the course of preparing for the continued recovery of fuel oil from the Tricolor, a incident occurred that caused oil to escape from the wreck.
A meeting presided by Rear Admiral Pinon, Maritime Prefect for the Channel and the North Sea, was held in Dunkirk on 8th January 2003.
As of 1 January 2003, the following organisational changes have taken place in Wilh. Wilhelmsen: