Siem Car Carriers
Siem Car Carriers operates global vehicle shipping services with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Company Overview
Siem Car Carriers operates global vehicle shipping services with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Key Leadership
- Kenneth Ross – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Siem Car Carriers operates a global liner service specializing in automobile transportation.
Equipment & Infrastructure
Container Types
- •Mafi Trailer
Heavy-duty roll trailer for transporting static or oversized cargo on vessels.
- •Shipper's Own Container (SOC)
Customer-owned container accepted for transport, often loaded on mafi trailers.
Technology Platforms
- •LNG propulsion system for eco-friendly vessel operations
- •EDI technology for electronic cargo booking and data transfer
Warehouses & Logistics Hubs
Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:
- •Norway
Headquarters at 14 Nodeviga, Kristiansand S, 4610, Norway, main office for operations
- •United States
Office at 1430 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10018, US regional presence
Certifications & Capabilities
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 QUALSHIP 21
Global Locations & Network
Siem Car Carriers operates Trans-Pacific, Trans-Atlantic, and Intra-Asia shipping services. Their network connects Asia, Europe, the US, Mexico, and Southeast Asia for vehicle transport.
Carrier Partners & Alliances
Siem Car Carriers partners with Volkswagen Group for dedicated LNG-powered car transport. They have LNG fuel supply agreements with Shell and collaborate with Eagle LNG and JAXPORT.
Service Portfolio
Ocean Freight
- •Global liner car shipping
- •Roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO)
- •Break bulk and project cargo
Contract Logistics
- •Supply chain optimization
- •Customs and documentation
- •Freight forwarding solutions
Special Cargo
- •Oversized equipment transport
- •Heavy machinery shipping
Digital Offerings
Siem Car Carriers digital platforms enable electronic cargo booking, tracking, and data transfer.
Industry Reputation & News
Awards & Recognition
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles North American Ocean Carrier Award 2017
Recent Developments
BIO-UV Group will supply ballast water treatment systems to three Siem-managed car carriers.
Analysis & Future Outlook
Strengths
- •Leader in LNG-powered, eco-friendly car carriers
- •Global liner service with trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific routes
- •Expertise in transporting diverse cargo, including project cargo
Challenges
- •Increased EU tariffs on Chinese EVs reducing shipping demand
- •Oversupply risk from 11% fleet growth impacting freight rates
Opportunities
- •Expansion into LNG-powered shipping routes
- •Partnerships with major automakers for green logistics
- •Growth in trans-Pacific and intra-Asia service offerings
