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    Wagenborg

    Wagenborg is a Dutch shipping company operating a modern fleet of multipurpose cargo vessels worldwide.

    Ports:8.0K
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    Wagenborg operations
    $0.98B
    Revenue
    8.0K
    Ports

    Company Overview

    Wagenborg is a Dutch shipping company operating a modern fleet of multipurpose cargo vessels worldwide.

    Key Leadership

    • Egbert Vuursteen – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Wagenborg operates a global shipping network with offices in Europe, North America, and Asia.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • Fully open hatch

      Large hatch openings for easy loading/unloading of containers and cargo, no understow.

    • Fully box, double skinned

      Box-shaped holds with double hulls for strength and safety, optimized for container stowage.

    Technology Platforms

    • Thinkwise low-code platform
    • PADS4 passenger communication platform

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • Delfzijl

      Multipurpose terminal with 230,000 m2 storage and 700m private quay

    • Eemshaven

      Multipurpose terminal with 160,000 m2 storage and 1,000m private quay

    Certifications & Capabilities

    ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001

    Global Locations & Network

    Wagenborg operates a global shipping network with ~160 dry cargo vessels and offices worldwide. Its liner service connects the Netherlands, Germany, UK, and Sweden with weekly sailings.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    Wagenborg partnered with INEOS for dedicated CO2 carrier deployment in Project Greensand. Wagenborg maintains a long-term operational collaboration with Yara Maritime Logistics.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Flexible global shipping
    • Ice-class vessel operations
    • Weekly liner services

    Contract Logistics

    • Warehousing and transshipment
    • Crew management services
    • Custom logistics solutions

    Special Cargo

    • Project cargo handling
    • Breakbulk transport

    Digital Offerings

    Wagenborg digital platforms enable online ticketing, ERP modernization, and passenger communications.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    Brandon Hall Gold and Silver Awards 2024; ESTA SPMT Award 2025

    Recent Developments

    Wagenborg launched the first European-built offshore CO2 carrier, Carbon Destroyer 1.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Extensive global network and fleet for logistics solutions
    • Strong focus on sustainability and environmental efficiency
    • Expertise in handling complex, customer-specific cargo

    Challenges

    • Limited availability of sustainable alternative fuels
    • High costs and feasibility of energy efficiency measures

    Opportunities

    • Expansion in sustainable shipping solutions
    • Growth in project cargo and breakbulk logistics
    • Leveraging ice-class fleet for Arctic trade routes