What Stolt Tankers does

Stolt Tankers B.V. is a leading operator of deep-sea and regional chemical tankers and the core shipping division of Norwegian maritime conglomerate Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Stock Exchange: SNI). Founded in 1959 by Jacob Stolt-Nielsen, who launched the world's first parcel tanker, the company operates a fleet of 167 ships with 3.2 million deadweight tonnes of capacity, transporting more than 26 million tonnes of bulk liquid cargo annually across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, the Caribbean, the United States, and Latin America. Headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with 14+ offices across 13 countries, Stolt Tankers serves the world's leading manufacturers and consumers of chemicals, edible oils, acids, and other bulk liquids, and collaborates with sister divisions Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tank Containers to deliver integrated ship-to-shore service.

The company's technology stack centers on chemical tanker transportation augmented by the MyStoltTankers customer portal for real-time shipment tracking and booking management, and an in-trial Port-to-Port AI Platform developed with Seadronix (NAVISS Bridge onboard, AVISS at the Botlek terminal) for predictive berthing and departure scheduling. In-house ship management covers the complete vessel lifecycle from design specification through construction, operation, dry-docking, midlife modernization, life extensions, and recycling, with the company describing its standards as well above industry averages.

Stolt Tankers generates revenue through transaction-fee-based chartering and shipping services for bulk liquid cargo, with global commercial management provided 24/7 through a worldwide chartering team. While segment-level financials are not separately disclosed, the parent Stolt-Nielsen Limited reported $750.3M of consolidated revenue and $51.7M of net profit in Q2 2026. Recent strategic positioning includes a partnership-validated AI navigation trial (2026), India's first green methanol bunkering operation at Kandla Port (April 2026), the expanded Stolt NYK Asia Pacific Services Pool (September 2024), and ESG credentials including EcoVadis Gold (2024) and the ESG Shipping Awards International (2026), targeting a 50% Scope 1 carbon intensity reduction by 2030 and Net Zero CO2e emissions by 2050 in line with IMO targets.

Name

Stolt Tankers

Legal name

Stolt Tankers B.V.

Website

https://stolttankers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Stolt Tankers operates a fleet of 167 chemical and parcel tankers transporting 26 million tonnes of bulk liquids annually for the world's leading chemical, edible oil, and acid manufacturers across six global regions, serving as the core shipping division of Stolt-Nielsen Limited.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Tanker Shipping & Maritime Logistics

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation (483113)

SIC

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical & Petrochemical Tanker Transport (TLADALAB)

Keywords

• Chemical tanker shipping
• Bulk liquid transport
• Parcel tanker operations
• Maritime logistics services
• Deep-sea chemical shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Chemical Tanker Transportation Services: Transportation of chemicals, edible oils, acids and other bulk liquids via deep-sea and regional chemical tankers. Revenue generated through chartering and shipping services, with global commercial management providing services 24/7 through worldwide offices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stolt Tankers operates a fleet of 167 deep-sea and regional chemical tankers with 3.2 million deadweight tonnes capacity, transporting more than 26 million tonnes of chemicals, edible oils, acids, and other bulk liquid cargoes annually across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, the Caribbean, the US, and Latin America. The company provides safe, sustainable, and reliable global sea transportation for the world's leading manufacturers and consumers of bulk liquids, collaborating with sister divisions Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tank Containers to deliver seamless ship-to-shore logistics.

Product overview

Stolt Tankers operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core service is deep-sea and regional chemical tanker transportation, with 167 ships transporting over 26 million tonnes of cargo annually. This is supported by a customer-facing digital portal (MyStoltTankers), tanker trading/chartering services for commercial fleet management, and technical ship management services. The company collaborates with Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tank Containers to provide a seamless ship-to-shore service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deep-Sea and Regional Chemical Tanker Transportation Global sea transportation of chemicals, edible oils, acids, and other bulk liquid cargoes via a fleet of 167 deep-sea and regional chemical tankers serving manufacturers and consumers of bulk liquids across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, the Caribbean, the US, and Latin America.
• MyStoltTankers Customer Portal Real-time digital portal providing enterprise customers with critical shipment information, real-time cargo tracking, and booking management capabilities, empowering customers with complete control and transparency over their chemical tanker shipments.
• Tanker Trading and Chartering Services Global commercial management services for the Stolt Tankers fleet through a chartering and ship-operations team, providing 24/7 customer service via a worldwide network of offices to customers requiring bulk liquid shipping capacity.
• Ship Management Services Technical ship management services covering safety and marine services, crewing, fleet management, risk and insurance, vetting, newbuilding, and technical projects. Manages ships throughout the complete lifecycle from design specification through construction, operational life, dry-docking, midlife modernization, life extensions, and recycling. Also manages ships for third-party owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in Scope 1 carbon intensity by 2030 (relative to 2008 levels)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• SeadronixstrategicTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026Seadronix, an AI-enabled autonomous ship navigation company, partnered with Stolt Tankers to launch its Port-to-Port AI Platform in Europe. The platform integrates onboard navigation systems, terminal operations, and remote fleet monitoring into a unified AI-driven maritime ecosystem. A successful trial was conducted by Stolt Tankers B.V at the Port of Rotterdam.
• Radio HollandstrategicTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026Radio Holland partnered with Seadronix and Stolt Tankers for the European launch of the Port-to-Port AI Platform. The platform was trialed at the Port of Rotterdam with Stolt Tankers vessels, integrating onboard navigation systems with terminal operations.
• Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla Port)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Stolt Tankers participated in India's first green methanol bunkering trial at Deendayal (Kandla) Port on April 2, 2026. The port achieved a Level 6 rating on the IAPH Port Readiness Level scale and plans to ensure availability of approximately 500,000 tonnes per annum of RFNBO-compliant e-methanol by 2028-29.
• J M BaximinorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Partner in successful shore-to-ship methanol bunkering trial at Kandla Port, supporting India's maritime decarbonization strategy.
• Aegis VopakminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Partner in methanol bunkering trial at Kandla Port, contributing to India's green shipping initiatives.
• Indian Oil Corporation LtdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Partner in methanol bunkering trial at Kandla Port, supporting India's decarbonization efforts and net-zero emissions target by 2050.
• NYK LinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024Stolt Tankers and NYK Line expanded their Stolt NYK Asia Pacific Services Pool, a joint service pool for chemical tanker operations in the Asia Pacific region.
• ENEOS OceancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024Partnership expansion of Stolt NYK Asia Pacific Services Pool, combining resources with Stolt Tankers and NYK Line for chemical tanker operations.
• SU NavigationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024Expansion of Stolt NYK Asia Pacific Services Pool, collaborating with Stolt Tankers, NYK Line, and ENEOS Ocean.
• Stolthaven TerminalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company within Stolt-Nielsen group. Stolt Tankers works together with Stolthaven Terminals to deliver seamless and efficient ship-to-shore service. Stolthaven provides storage and handling solutions for chemicals and other bulk liquids.
• Stolt Tank ContainerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company within Stolt-Nielsen group. Stolt Tankers collaborates with Stolt Tank Containers to deliver seamless and efficient ship-to-shore service, providing door-to-door shipments of bulk liquids.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eitzen Chemical: Norwegian chemical tanker operator with a fleet of stainless steel and coated chemical tankers serving the same global chemical and edible oils customers. Direct competitor in the parcel chemical tanker segment.
• IINO Kaiun Kaisha: Japanese shipping company with a significant chemical tanker division operating parcel tankers globally, including Asia Pacific regional routes. Comparable in market focus, customer base (chemical manufacturers), and vessel class.
• Berlian Eka Tanker (part of Samudera Indonesia): Indonesia-based chemical and product tanker operator with regional Asia Pacific focus. Comparable in chemical/parcel tanker shipping, particularly in the Asia Pacific basin where Stolt operates the joint service pool with NYK Line.
• Odfjell SE: Norwegian-headquartered operator of chemical tankers with a global fleet of deep-sea and regional parcel tankers. Direct head-to-head competitor in the same chemical/parcel tanker niche, matching Stolt's offering across acids, edible oils, and specialty chemicals.
• Navigator Holdings: Owner/operator of a fleet of petrochemical gas and handysize chemical/product tankers serving similar chemical and LPG customers across global deep-sea and regional routes. Directly comparable in vessel type (smaller parcel/handysize tankers) and end-customer base.
• Maersk Tankers: Operator of a large global product and chemical tanker fleet under the Maersk group. Direct competitor in the chemical/product tanker space, although broader in product exposure than Stolt's chemicals specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL): Large Japanese diversified shipping group with a chemical tanker division alongside LNG, container, and dry bulk. Overlaps with Stolt in chemical tanker shipping but operates as a broader incumbent with much larger scale.
• Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line): Japanese diversified shipping company with chemical and product tanker exposure. Comparable in the chemical tanker sub-segment but operates as a broad incumbent with container, dry bulk, and LNG divisions.
• Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line): One of the world's largest shipping groups with a chemical tanker pool joint venture with Stolt (Stolt NYK Asia Pacific Services Pool). Overlaps in chemical tanker operations but is a broad incumbent with global container, bulk, and energy shipping exposure.

Emerging players

• Vopak Terminals: Global tank terminal operator that participates in chemical logistics and was a partner in Stolt's methanol bunkering trial at Kandla. Comparable as an adjacent player in the integrated chemical logistics chain — not a direct tanker competitor but a partner/competitor at the ship-to-shore interface.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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