About us
Who we are
For more than 60 years, the Stolt-Nielsen name has been synonymous with delivering exceptional services in bulk-liquid logistics, distribution and high-quality aquaculture products.
We are the world’s largest operator of sophisticated chemical tankers, a global provider of safe storage services for bulk liquids, and the leading provider of door-to-door transportation services for bulk-liquid chemicals and food-grade products. We are also pioneers in high-tech sustainable seafood production and investors in LNG shipping and distribution opportunities.
Stolt-Nielsen at a glance
Australia
Established: 1969
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Tankers, Stolt Tank Containers, Stolthaven Terminals
Total employees: 26
Brazil
Established: 1976
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Tankers, Stolt Tank Containers, Stolthaven Terminals
Total employees: 127
China
Established: 1994
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Tankers, Stolt Tank Containers, Stolthaven Terminals
Total employees: 152
India
Established: 1977
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Tankers, Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 44
Japan
Established: 1963
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Tankers, Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 94 (+ 37 STC depots)
Netherlands
Established: 2005
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Tankers, Stolt Tank Containers, Stolthaven Terminals
Total employees: 400
Singapore
Established: 1970
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Tankers, Stolt Tank Containers, Stolthaven Terminals
Total employees: 189
South Africa
Established: 1997
Operations: Chemical Parcel Tankers, Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 4
Taiwan
Established: 1989
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 22 (+ 13 STC depot)
United Arab Emirates
Established: 1999
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Tankers, Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 18
England
Established: 1982
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Tank Containers, Stolthaven Terminals, Stolt Sea Farm
Total employees: 120
Scotland
Established: 2021
Operations: Stolt Tankers
Total employees: 10
France
Established: 1987 (Stolt Sea Farm), 1997 (Stolt Tank Containers)
Operations: Stolt Tank Containers, Stolt Sea Farm
Total employees: 53
Italy
Established: 1997
Operations: Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 7
Germany
Established: 2008
Operations: Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 4
Spain
Established: 1985
Operations: Stolt Sea Farm
Total employees: 329
Philippines
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Tankers, Stolt Tank Containers
Employees: 250
Portugal
Established: 1993
Operations: Stolt Sea Farm
Total employees: 15
Norway
Established: 1963
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Sea Farm
Total employees: 12
Iceland
Established: 2013
Operations: Stolt Sea Farm
Total employees: 15
USA
Established: 1959
Operations: Stolt-Nielsen, Stolt Tankers, Stolt Tank Containers, Stolthaven Terminals, Stolt Sea Farm
Total employees: 506
Mexico
Established: 2000
Operations: Stolt Tankers, Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 1
Colombia
Established: 2008
Operations: Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 12
Argentina
Operations: Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 5
New Zealand
Established: 2011
Operations: Stolthaven Terminals
Total employees: 10
Thailand
Established: 2010
Operations: Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 59
Vietnam
Operations: Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 1
Saudi Arabia
Established: 2009
Operations: Stolt Tank Containers
Total employees: 12
employees
Our values
Stolt-Nielsen has four core values that we call The Stolt Way. This shapes the way we do business and reflects the principles we have committed to since the Company began.
Commit to go further
Collaborate for success
Act pragmatically
Create solutions
Stolt-Nielsen's committed leadership
Great people and inspirational leaders are central to success in every Stolt-Nielsen business. We encourage innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We seek new opportunities to grow our businesses and develop our people so that we can provide the best-possible service and products to our customers, deliver growing, long-term returns to our shareholders and ensure the continued success of our company.
Leading the way in emerging industries
Starting in 1959, Jacob Stolt-Nielsen built three companies that were to lead the way in the dynamic, emerging shipping and logistics industries. He invented the modern parcel tanker, built a leading offshore services company and pioneered the sustainable aquaculture industry.
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