Eimskip
Eimskip is an Icelandic shipping company specializing in North Atlantic liner services and global freight forwarding.
Company Overview
Eimskip is an Icelandic shipping company specializing in North Atlantic liner services and global freight forwarding.
Key Leadership
- Vilhelm Már Thorsteinsson – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Eimskip operates 56 offices in 20 countries across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia.
Equipment & Infrastructure
Container Types
- •Dry container
Standard enclosed container for transporting dry goods like clothing or furniture.
- •Refrigerated container
Insulated container with cooling for perishable or temperature-sensitive cargo.
Technology Platforms
- •Microsoft Customer Engagement solution
- •Autostore TOS V5
Warehouses & Logistics Hubs
Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:
- •Iceland
Eimskip Terminal Sundahöfn Reykjavík offers container, Ro/Ro, dry, chilled, and cold storage with 24/7 monitoring.
- •USA
Eimskip Portland Terminal provides cargo handling, warehousing, and distribution services at Portland International Marine Terminal.
Certifications & Capabilities
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) training ADR (Accord Dangereux Routier) training
Global Locations & Network
Eimskip operates a North Atlantic shipping network linking Iceland, Europe, North America, and Norway. Its services include container, reefer, and forwarding logistics with 16 vessels and 56 offices.
Carrier Partners & Alliances
Eimskip has a partnership with Royal Arctic Line to share vessel capacity and connect Greenland. Eimskip and Ernst Russ jointly own ElbFeeder, investing in new container ships for North Atlantic routes.
Service Portfolio
Ocean Freight
- •Weekly Trans-Atlantic service
- •FCL and LCL options
- •Refrigerated and dry cargo
Contract Logistics
- •Door-to-door solutions
- •Customs clearance services
- •Warehouse management
Special Cargo
- •Hazardous cargo handling
- •Oversized cargo solutions
Digital Offerings
Eimskip digital platforms include a customer portal for shipment management and sustainability tools.
Industry Reputation & News
Awards & Recognition
Creditinfo Outstanding Companies 2024, Keldan & Vidskiptabladid Exemplary Companies 2024
Recent Developments
Eimskip has signed contracts for two new 2,280 TEU container vessels for delivery in 2028.
Analysis & Future Outlook
Strengths
- •Extensive North Atlantic shipping and logistics network
- •Strong expertise in temperature-controlled cargo transport
- •Over 100 years of industry experience and reliability
Challenges
- •Volatile global freight rates impacting profit margins
- •Unpredictable North Atlantic weather disrupting operations
Opportunities
- •Fleet renewal with new energy-efficient vessels
- •Expansion of seafood and salmon export services
- •Growth in warehousing and logistics solutions
