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05 Oct 2023

Stolt-Nielsen Confirms Strong Third Quarter

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Stolt-Nielsen Limited has reported unaudited results for the third quarter ending August 31, 2023 including a net profit of $90.1 million with revenue of $694.4 million.This compares with a net profit of $8.3 million, with revenue of $721.9 million, in the second quarter of 2023. The second quarter included an incremental loss provision of $155.0 million (net profit impact of $105 million) related to the loss of the MSC Flaminia after a fire onboard in 2012.The net profit for the nine months of 2023 was $198.2 million with revenue of $2…

06 Sep 2023

Australia’s Portland to be Renewable Maritime Fuels Hub

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Australia’s Victorian Government is backing a new feasibility study that could see Portland become home to one of Australia’s first green shipping fuel production hubs.Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing announced the new study for a renewable fuel manufacturing hub in the portside city, with A$500,000 invested through the Labor Government’s Portland Diversification Fund.The feasibility study will be led by Portland H2 – a subsidiary of HAMR Energy – towards establishing a plant converting plantation forestry residue to green methanol.

21 Aug 2023

Shipowners, Port Operators Ramp Up Methanol-fueling Projects

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Interest in methanol as an alternative fuel has grown in the shipping industry, which seeks to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.Below is a list of upcoming methanol bunkering-related projects by companies and ports:COMPANIES:A.P. Moller-MaerskMaersk received the world's first methanol-enabled container ship in July. It has 24 more such vessels on order to help it to achieve its goal of using low-emission fuels to transport a quarter of its volumes by 2030.HD Hyundai Heavy Industries expects to build a dozen more such vessels…

13 Jun 2023

Methanol Bunkering Gaining Interest Among Global Players

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Denmark's Maersk said on Monday it has secured fuel for the world's first container vessel able to run on carbon-neutral methanol for its inaugural journey.Interest in methanol as an alternative fuel for bunkering has grown in the shipping industry, which seeks to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.Below is a list of key upcoming methanol bunkering-related projects by companies and ports:COMPANIES:*A.P. Moller-MaerskMaersk has ordered 19 methanol-enabled ships to work towards a goal of transporting 25% of its ocean cargo using green fuels by 2030.

26 Apr 2023

Port of Melbourne Considers Green Methanol Bunkering

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Australia’s Port of Melbourne and Maersk, ANL (a subsidiary of CMA-CGM), Svitzer, Stolthaven Terminals, HAMR Energy and ABEL Energy to explore the commercial feasibility of establishing a green methanol bunkering hub at the port.The collaboration will examine a potential project involving the transportation of green methanol from production sites in Bell Bay, Tasmania (ABEL Energy) and Portland, Victoria (HAMR Energy)…

16 Nov 2022

Stolt Tankers Partners with Stolthaven Terminals to Treat Wastewater On Shore

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Stolt Tankers and Stolthaven Terminals have partnered to remove and sustainably treat wastewater from ships docked in Houston.In June 2021 the two divisions began a pilot program to identify and balance the challenges, costs and benefits of treating washwater from ships at Stolthaven Houston's onsite wastewater treatment plant. The facility, which has been operational for more than 20 years, was expanded and modernized in 2018, allowing the terminal to increase its capability to treat third-party waste.Discharging onshore is not mandatory…

30 Jun 2022

Stolt-Nielsen Says 2022 Q2 Profit Best Since 2007

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Norwegian chemical tanker owner Stolt-Nielsen on Thursday reported a second-quarter net profit attributable to shareholders of $58.6 million, with revenue of $689.1 million. This is an increased compared with a net profit of $52.3 million, with revenue of $606.2 million, in the first quarter.Niels G. Stolt-Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Stolt-Nielsen Limited, said the second quarter net profit was the company’s highest since 2007."The second quarter continued where the first quarter ended with growing demand and a shrinking orderbook for new ships…

03 Apr 2018

Stolt-Nielsen Names Grüner-Hegge CFO

Jens F. GrĂĽner-Hegge is the new CFO at Stolt-Nielsen (Photo: Stolt-Nielsen)

Stolt-Nielsen Limited announced Jens F. Grüner-Hegge has been appointed as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective from April 2, 2018. Grüner-Hegge, who has served as Vice President, Corporate Finance since 2007, succeeds longtime CFO Jan Chr. Engelhardtsen, who will retire from his executive role and has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the company’s board of directors. With the addition of Engelhardtsen as a director, the SNL Board now has seven members, four of which are independent.

01 Feb 2018

Chemical Tankers Face Challenging Year: Stolt-Nielsen

Chemical tankers are sailing into another challenging year, according to the London based chemical carrier, tank container and terminals group Stolt-Nielsen's Chief Executive Officer, Niels G. Stolt-Nielsen. "Our outlook for the first half of 2018 remains essentially unchanged. We do not anticipate any substantial improvement in the chemical tanker market until 2019 when the orderbook reduces and the supply/demand balance improves," he said. Niels added: "For Stolthaven Terminals, we continue to expect a modest but steady improvement in results, driven by operational improvements and better utilisation. At Stolt Tank Containers, we expect continued strength in rates and margins.

31 Jan 2017

Stolt-Nielsen's Profits Slip

Stolt-Nielsen Limited today reported unaudited results for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2016. Net profit attributable to shareholders in the fourth quarter was $22.8 million, with revenue of $463.0 million, compared with a net profit of $22.2 million, with revenue of $474.1 million, in the third quarter of 2016. Net profit attributable to shareholders for 2016 was $113.1 million, with revenue of $1,879.9 million, compared with a net profit of $132.7 million, and revenue of $1,983.7 million in 2015. * Stolt Tankers reported an operating profit of $30.4 million, down from $31.4 million, as the chemical tanker market remained soft. * The Stolt Tankers Joint Service Sailed-in Time-Charter Index decreased to 0.72 from 0.76.

28 Jan 2016

Stolt-Nielsen Profits Dip

Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI) today reported unaudited results for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2015. Net profit attributable to shareholders in the fourth quarter was $21.4 million, with revenue of $494.6 million, compared with a net profit of $30.1 million, with revenue of $500.7 million, in the third quarter of 2015. Net profit attributable to shareholders for 2015 was $132.7 million, with revenue of $1,983.7 million, compared with $77.1 million and revenue of $2,137.9 million in 2014. Stolt Tankers reported an operating profit of $35.4 million, compared with $37.5 million, mainly reflecting accelerated depreciation on ships scheduled for recycling and the continuing positive impact of lower bunker costs.

02 Jul 2015

Stolt-Nielsen's Results Show Bright Future

Stolt-Nielsen Limited today reported unaudited results for the second quarter ended May 31, 2015. Net profit attributable to shareholders in the second quarter was $42.5 million, with revenue of $500.7 million, compared with a net profit of $38.7 million, with revenue of $487.7 million, in the first quarter of 2015. Net profit attributable to shareholders for the first six months was $81.2 million, with revenue of $988.4 million, compared with $49.4 million, and revenue of $1,060.1 million, in the first half of 2014. Stolt Tankers reported an operating profit of $30.4 million, up from $19.0 million, mainly reflecting lower bunker fuel prices, an improved spot market and the favourable impact of the stronger U.S. dollar.

01 Jul 2015

Team Tankers Appoints Hans Feringa as President and CEO

Team Tankers International Ltd has appointed Hans Feringa as new President and CEO. Feringa is the former President of Stolt Tankers, a division of Stolt-Nielsen Limited. He succeeds Jens Grønning, who has left the Company. "Under Jens' leadership, Team Tankers completed a comprehensive financial restructuring and established a solid operational model," said Morten Arntzen, Team Tankers Executive Chairman. "We are delighted that Hans will now be leading Team Tankers as the company focuses on growth and expansion. Hans brings unequalled industry experience and an outstanding track record of success. His insights and experience will drive Team Tankers' strategy to excel at serving our clients and their markets in the years ahead," he added.

16 Feb 2015

Founder Stolt-Nielsen Passes Away

Jacob Stolt-Nielsen, 83, passed away today in the company of his family at his home in Oslo. An entrepreneur and visionary of boundless enthusiasm and energy, Jacob Stolt-Nielsen founded Parcel Tankers, Inc. in 1959 and pioneered the global trade for liquid chemicals, ultimately building what is today the world's largest chemical tanker company, Stolt Tankers. worldwide. In 1972, he founded Stolt Sea Farm, a pioneer in salmon farming, which is recognised today as a leader in high-tech aquaculture, focusing on sole, turbot and sturgeon for caviar. A year later, in 1973, he established Stolt-Nielsen Seaway A/S to provide diving and subsea services to the offshore oil and gas industry in the North Sea…

09 Dec 2014

Founder Retires From Stolt-Nielsen BoD

Jacob Stolt-Nielsen

Stolt-Nielsen Limited has announced that Jacob Stolt-Nielsen, the visionary entrepreneur who founded the company in 1959, will retire from the SNL Board of Directors effective December 15, 2014, thus formally concluding his career at the company, 55 years to the date of its founding. He will continue as Honorary Chairman. Mr. Stolt-Nielsen, who is 83, conceived the innovative designs that led to the creation of the first parcel tanker. After founding Parcel Tankers, Inc. in 1959…

22 May 2014

Stolt-Nielsen, Trafigura Partners in Bitumen Terminal

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Trafigura Beheer BV, an  international commodities trading and logistics company, has announced that it has joined forces with the global bulk-liquid transportation, storage and distribution services firm, Stolt-Nielsen Limited, to develop a new bitumen distribution centre at Stolthaven Terminals’ Dagenham site, east of London. Trafigura is expecting to invest a minimum of GBP 15 million over ten years in this significant long-term bitumen storage arrangement. The project will see the development of a new storage area at the terminal…

03 Apr 2014

Stolt-Nielsen Reports "Disappointing" Q1 Results

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Stolt-Nielsen Limited today reported unaudited results for the first quarter ended February 28, 2014, which included lower cargo volumes and down profits in most markets. Net profit attributable to shareholders in the first quarter was $18.6 million, with revenue of $516.7 million, compared with $36.7 million, with revenue of $524.5 million, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2013, the company said. Commenting on the company's results, Niels G. Stolt-Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Stolt-Nielsen Limited…

30 Jan 2014

Stolt-Nielsen Reports Improved Fourth Quarter

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Stolt-Nielsen Limited has reported unaudited results for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2013. Net profit attributable to SNL shareholders in the fourth quarter was $36.7 million, with revenue of $524.5 million, compared with $21.8 million, with revenue of $521.8 million, respectively, in the third quarter of 2013. Net profit attributable to shareholders for 2013 was $85.8 million, with revenue of $2,099.5 million, compared with $70.2 million, with revenue of $2,071.7 million, respectively, in 2012.

04 Apr 2013

Stolt-Nielsen Limited Reports Results

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Stolt-Nielsen Limited reported unaudited results for the first quarter ended February 28, 2013. Net profit attributable to SNL shareholders in the first quarter was $1.5 million, with revenue of $519.4 million, compared with $18.2 million, with revenue of $510.9 million, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2012. The Stolt Tankers Joint Service Sailed-in Time-Charter Index[1] was 1.12, down from 1.14. Stolthaven Terminals reported an operating profit of $23.3 million, up from $22.9 million, as overall market conditions remained strong.

03 Oct 2013

Stolt-Nielsen Reports Unaudited Third Quarter Results

Stolt-Nielsen Limited  reported unaudited results for the third quarter ended August 31, 2013. Net profit attributable to shareholders in the third quarter was $21.8 million, with revenue of $521.8 million, compared with $25.7 million, with revenue of $533.8 million, respectively, in the second quarter of 2013. Net profit attributable to shareholders for the first nine months was $49.1 million, with revenue of $1,575.0 million, compared with $52.0 million, with revenue of $1,560.8 million, respectively, in the first nine months of 2012. Stolt Tankers reported an operating profit of $9 million, up from $5 million, as market conditions continued to slowly improve. The Stolt Tankers Joint Service Sailed-in Time-Charter Index increased to 1.28 from 1.2.

08 Nov 2013

Stolt-Nielsen, Declares Interim Dividend

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Stolt-Nielsen Limited says it will pay an interim dividend of $0.50 per Common Share on December 11, 2013 to shareholders of record as of November 26, 2013. In accordance with normal settlement practice, the shares will trade ex-dividend on and after November 22, 2013 (2 business days prior to the November 26, 2013 record date). Stolt-Nielsen Limited is a leading global provider of integrated transportation solutions for bulk liquid chemicals, edible oils, acids, and other specialty liquids through its three largest business divisions…

05 Jul 2012

Stolt-Nielsen Reports Strengthened Financial Performance

Net profit attributable to shareholders in the second quarter was $37.0 million, with revenue of $538.8 million, compared with $8.0 million and $505.7 million, respectively, in the first quarter of 2012. Net profit attributable to shareholders for the first six months was $45.0 million, with revenue of $1,044.4 million, compared with $63.6 million and $986.6 million, respectively, in the first half of 2011. •    Stolt Tankers reported an operating profit of $29.0 million, reflecting a net gain of $24.5 million on insurance proceeds related to the loss of MT Stolt Valor following the incident in the Persian Gulf in March. Net of this gain the operating profit was $4.5 million for the current quarter, compared with an operating loss of $8.6 million.

27 Jul 2012

Stolt-Nielsen Limited to Acquire Storage Terminal

Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI) announced today that it reached an agreement to acquire a bulk-liquid storage terminal at Dagenham, Port of London, UK, from Norbert Dentressangle SA. The completion of the acquisition is subject to the transfer of licenses and permits, and the receipt of necessary approvals to operate the facility. The transaction is expected to close during the Company's fourth quarter of 2012. Further terms were not disclosed. The terminal occupies 9.4 hectares and consists of 195 tanks with a total capacity of 134,000 cbm and a jetty with a draft of 9.3 meters. In addition to bulk-liquid storage, services include warehousing, drumming and bulk container filling, laboratory services, blending, dilution and product heating.