Wilhelmsen Port Services has actually become part of a contract with Vopak to get 100% of maritime providers Vopak Agencies and also 50% ofDiize
“Vopak Agencies and Diize are highly complementary and a perfect match for the global reach of Wilhelmsen Port Services’ maritime network of 2 200 ports,” Wilhelmsen Port Services claimed.
Wilhelmsen claimed that Vopak Agencies had a solid performance history within both center solutions and also port firm within the vessel sectors in Europe and also comprehensive experience within their area. Diize is an electronic software application company started by Vopak that intends to form the future of port orchestration.
The conclusion of the deal undergoes fixed problems and also functions council guidance and also is anticipated to shut later on in the 4th quarter of this year. Vopak Agencies will certainly move to Wilhelmsen Port Services when the offer is finished, while Diize proceeds as a joint endeavor in between Wilhelmsen and alsoVopak Ventures
In the meantime, both Wilhelmsen Port Services and also Vopak Agencies will certainly remain to run as different firms without adjustments for clients or companions.
“One of the key pillars of Wilhelmsen Port Services’ recently launched strategy is to be a leading local port partner in the markets it serves. The acquisition of Vopak Agencies and its position as a tanker specialist in North-West Europe gives Wilhelmsen Port Services access to that unrivalled local knowledge,” Wilhelmsens claimed.
Neal de Roche, President, Wilhelmsen Port Services: “This opportunity came at a perfect time for us. With our ambitious growth strategy, expansion of services in the port value chain and recent rebranding in place, joining forces with Vopak Agencies and Diize ticks all the boxes. I am impressed with the strong position that the Vopak team has built within hub services and port agency and really look forward to bringing their knowledge and experience to our global network of customers. Diize also offers great opportunities in terms of shaping the port experiences of the future. Really excited about getting to know the Vopak team, and to welcome them to Wilhelmsen once the deal is completed.”
Patrick van der Voort, Division President Vopak Europe and also Africa: “We are happy to have come to this agreement with the Norwegian maritime company Wilhelmsen. Although within Vopak we will surely miss our colleagues at our agencies organization, we are convinced that the agency customers and colleagues will benefit from becoming part of the Wilhelmsen network, with the agency business as their core activity. We would like to thank our agencies colleagues and our customers of our agencies services for their trust and contribution to Vopak and will work together towards a closing and smooth transfer to Wilhelmsen.”