Highlights of our first

decade of service

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics celebrates our 10th Anniversary of service as a leader in clean, safe, efficient transport and outbound logistics worldwide.

1999: Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines is established as one of the world’s largest specialised RoRo transporters with logistics activities.

2000: M/V Tamesis, the first of the fourth generation of Mark IV RoRo vessels is delivered in April.

2005: 50% stake in DAS, a leading American automotive logistics company is purchased.

2006: Strategic shift towards fully integrated logistics services. Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines changes name to Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL).

2007: WWL starts to operate the world’s largest car carrier (LCTC) with a capacity of 8,000 standard cars.

2009: WWL celebrates its 10th anniversary and earns Honda’s Processor of the Year in North America and Supplier of the Year from John Deere Worldwide Logistics.

2009 Business in brief

1.23 million units were shipped by sea, 2.6 million units processed through technical services and 1.5 million units handled through inland distribution. More than 60 modern environmentally adapted car carriers and RoRo vessels in operation, servicing 20 trade routes to six continents.

1.5 billion USD in annual revenue.
3,200 employees worldwide.
Owned by Wallenius Lines of Sweden and
Wilh. Wilhelmsen of Norway.

Main Offices:

Global Headquarters, Lysaker, Norway
Region Europe, Stockholm, Sweden
Region Americas, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA
Region Asia, Tokyo, Japan
Region Oceania, Sydney, Australia

Our products & services

Ocean Transportation

With our century-old maritime heritage, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics understands customer transportation requirements. Deep-sea transportation, transhipment and short-sea shipping are our core transportation services. Each year, we carry nearly two million cars, rolling equipment and static cargo up to 50 metres long, 6.3 metres high and 350 tonnes in weight to most global destinations on our modern fleet of more than 60 PCTC and RoRo vessels. Learn More

Supply Chain Management

From purchasing and contracting services to managing operations, information systems, quality, performance and financial services, WWL handles all aspects of the outbound supply chain. By optimising the physical flow of goods as well as the flow of information, we bring speed, accuracy, improved visibility and cost-efficiency to the outbound supply chain. Learn More

Inland Distribution

Moving vehicles and finished equipment safely and reliably to the point of sale requires first-class connections. From factory to port and from port to dealer, we have an extensive inland transportation network. This includes our own modern fleet of trucks as well as those of our preferred partners. By working with reputable partners, we also offer excellent rail and barge services at certain ports. Learn More

Terminal Services

To make import and export operations at transport terminals more efficient, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics owns, leases or operates terminals, and has solid alliances with partners at other terminals worldwide. Services include preshipment preparation, forwarding, customs clearance, cargo prioritisation, freight forwarding, on carriage, storage and road, rail and barge loading. Learn More

Technical Services

Each year, three million vehicles and rolling equipment units pass through our technical service centres in preparation for final sale. Located in all major markets, these centres provide specialised services for new vehicles, refurbishment and repair of used vehicles, inplant services, customization of agricultural and construction equipment, storage and maintenance. Learn More