Oliehandel J. Terlouw B.V.

What Oliehandel J. Terlouw B.V. does

Oliehandel J. Terlouw B.V. is a Dutch family-owned marine fuel and ship supply business founded in 1885 and headquartered in Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands. The company supplies low-sulphur gasolie (10 ppm), Shell GTL Fuel Marine, GTL Fuel Pleziervaart, lubricants, filters, and a broad range of ship supplies (paints, pumps, tools, lighting, hoses, hardware, safety equipment, and rope) to professional inland waterway operators (binnenvaart) and recreational vessel owners (pleziervaart) operating on Dutch inland and adjacent waters. Distribution is conducted exclusively through the company's own physical infrastructure — one fixed floating bunker station ('Janna', commissioned 1998, expanded 2014) and four mobile bunker boats (Corina, Ida, Hendrik Sr, Jacob) — each covering designated geographic zones across the Rotterdam, Hollandsche IJssel, Lek, Noord, Oude Maas, Dordrecht, and Hollands Diep corridors. Combined on-water fuel storage is approximately 1,790 m3 across the fleet, with additional capacity for GTL Fuel, lubricating oils, white diesel, drinking water, urea (AdBlue), and bilge waste reception at the Janna station.

The business model is transactional fuel and supplies sales with pricing not publicly disclosed (lubricant prices on request, fuel prices not listed). Fuel is sourced directly from refineries via an exclusive transport partnership with A. de Groot Olietransport, allowing the company to operate as an independent (vrije) oil trader with competitive pricing. The company is a member of Stichting VOS and supplies gasoil meeting the VOS ULS 2011 low-sulphur specification; it has been an early mover in GTL Fuel distribution (since 2015 for marine, 2017 for pleasure craft) and offers urea (AdBlue) dispensing across multiple delivery points. Customer reach is via direct contact (each bunker boat has a dedicated phone number), the company website, and an optional newsletter; there are no third-party resellers or distributors. The company is wholly family-controlled, currently under the ownership of Jaap Terlouw (since 1995), with no disclosed external investment, parent entity, or subsidiary structure.

Name

Oliehandel J. Terlouw B.V.

Legal name

Oliehandel J. Terlouw B.V.

Website

https://oliehandel-terlouw.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oliehandel J. Terlouw B.V. is a family-owned Dutch marine fuel and ship supply company, founded in 1885, supplying gasolie 10ppm, GTL Fuel, lubricants, and ship provisions to inland waterway operators and recreational vessels via one fixed bunker station and four bunker boats across the Rotterdam–Dordrecht–Hollands Diep corridor.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Fuel Supply / Bunkering Services

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Conventional Marine Fuel Bunkering (HFO/VLSFO/MGO/ULSFO) (TLAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative Low-Carbon Marine Fuels Bunkering (Methanol, Biofuels, Ammonia, Hydrogen) (TLAHAKAC), Marine Bunkering & Port Fuel Supply (EUALAIAG)

Keywords

• Marine fuel supply
• Inland waterway bunkering
• Ship lubricants and supplies
• GTL fuel distribution
• Low-sulfur marine diesel

Headquarters

HQ city

Capelle Aan Den Ijssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Fuel Sales (Gasolie & GTL Fuel): Sale of gasolie 10ppm (low-sulphur marine diesel) and GTL Fuel to inland waterways vessels (binnenvaart) and pleasure craft, supplied via the bunker station 'Janna' and four bunker boats. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Lubricants & Ship Supplies: Sale of lubricants (smeermiddelen) from multiple brands and ship supplies (scheepsbenodigdheden) including coatings, pumps, tools, lighting, hoses, ironmongery, and safety equipment from the on-site shop at the bunker station.
3. Filters: Sale of various filter brands (Caterpillar, John Deere, MANN, Parker Racor & Gardner, Fleetguard) for marine and industrial engines. Most common filters and filter cloths are stocked; non-stock items are delivered within days.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Oliehandel J. Terlouw B.V. is an independent Dutch oil trader that supplies marine fuels (Gasolie 10ppm low-sulfur diesel and Shell GTL Fuel for both commercial inland shipping and recreational vessels), lubricants, filters, and ship supplies (paints, pumps, tools, lighting, hoses, hardware, safety equipment). Products are delivered directly to vessels through a fixed floating bunker station 'Janna' in Capelle aan den IJssel and a fleet of four mobile bunker boats operating across the Rotterdam, Hollandse IJssel, Lek, Noord, Oude Maas, Dordrecht, and Hollands Diep waterway corridors.

Product overview

Oliehandel J. Terlouw B.V. is a family-owned oil trading company established in 1885, operating as an independent fuel trader and ship supplier. The company operates a single unified offering centered on marine fuel supply and ship provisions, comprising three core product lines: (1) fuel products including Gasolie 10ppm (low-sulfur diesel for inland shipping), Shell GTL Fuel Marine, and GTL Fuel Pleziervaart (synthetic diesel for recreational vessels); (2) ship supplies including lubricants (smeermiddelen), ship necessities (scheepsbenodigdheden) such as paints, pumps, tools, lighting, hoses, hardware, and filters; and (3) bunker services delivered via the fixed Bunkerstation Janna and four mobile bunker boats (Corina, Ida, Hendrik Sr, and Jacob) that supply fuel directly to vessels across the Rotterdam, Hollandsche IJssel, Lek, Noord, Oude Maas, and Hollands Diep regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bunkerboot Corina: Bunker boat operating in the Rotterdam, Maasvlakte, Hollandsche IJssel, Lek, and Noord regions, with a Ureum dispensing system and 175 m3 gasoil tank capacity. Built 2001.
• Bunkerboot Hendrik Sr
• BUNKERBOOT IDA
• Bunkerboot Jacob

Products and services

• Gasolie 10ppm Low-sulfur marine diesel (gasolie) with maximum 10 ppm sulfur content, supplied directly from refinery to bunker station for use by Dutch inland waterway vessels (binnenvaart) to meet EU environmental standards effective from 1 January 2011.
• Shell GTL Fuel Marine Synthetic diesel fuel made from natural gas via the Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) process, distributed for professional inland shipping. Produces fewer local emissions (NOx, SOx), less particulate matter, and less visible smoke compared to conventional marine diesel, and can be used in new and older diesel engines without modifications.
• GTL Fuel Pleziervaart Synthetic GTL diesel formulated for recreational vessels and pleasure craft. Burns cleaner than conventional petroleum diesel, reducing emissions and protecting vital engine components.
• Smeermiddelen (Lubricants) Complete range of lubricating oils from multiple reputable brands supplied by an independent oil trader at competitive prices. Available from the bunker station or via bunker boats in barrels, cans, drums, or bulk tanks.
• Scheepsbenodigdheden (Ship Supplies) Extensive assortment of ship supplies sold at the bunker station shop, including paints and coatings, pumps, tools, lighting (24V and 220V), hoses, hardware, steering seats, maintenance and cleaning products, work clothing, and rope. Most items in stock; non-stock items ordered and quickly delivered.
• Filters Various filter brands for marine and industrial engines, including Caterpillar, John Deere, MANN, Parker Racor & Gardner, and Fleetguard, plus various filter cloths. Most common filters and filter cloths in stock; non-stock items delivered within days.
• Bunkerstation Janna (Fixed Bunkering Station) Fixed pontoon-based bunker station at Capelle aan den IJssel serving vessels at the mouth of the Hollandse IJssel. Provides gasolie 10ppm, GTL Fuel, white diesel, urea (AdBlue), lubricating oils, drinking water, and bilge waste reception. Includes an on-site retail shop for ship supplies.
• Mobile Bunkering Service (Bunker Boat Fleet) Mobile bunkering service delivered by a fleet of four bunker boats (Corina, Ida, Hendrik Sr, Jacob) each serving a designated geographic zone within the Dutch inland waterway network. Each boat is independently reachable by dedicated mobile phone and can deliver gasolie, GTL Fuel, and urea (AdBlue) directly to vessels at their mooring.
• Jachtenpomp (Yacht Pump Service) Self-service yacht pump located on the Van Brienenoord side of Bunkerstation Janna, providing pleasure craft access to white diesel (Diesel Blank) and GTL Fuel Pleziervaart.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shell (GTL Fuel Marine)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2015Oliehandel Terlouw is a distributor of Shell GTL Fuel Marine for professional inland waterways shipping since August 2015. Shell GTL Fuel is a synthetic diesel made from natural gas via the Gas-to-Liquids process, offering lower emissions, reduced soot particles, less visible smoke, and better biodegradability compared to conventional marine diesel.
• Scheepswerf Gebr. KooimanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2014Scheepswerf Gebr. Kooiman in Zwijndrecht performed the pontoon extension of the bunker station in March 2014, installing two 12-metre sections to increase the station's storage and operational capacity.
• A. de Groot OlietransportcoreOthersA. de Groot Olietransport from Stavoren handles all fuel transport from the refinery to the bunker station 'Janna'. This is described as a reliable partner distinguished by its focus on quality and reliability. The tanker fleet of A. de Groot is the exclusive transport provider for gasolie delivered to the station.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mabanaft (formerly Bomin): Mabanaft, via its legacy Bomin marine fuel brand, operates a pan-European bunkering network including the Netherlands. A significantly larger incumbent with broader fuel portfolio and ships the same Dutch inland customers as Oliehandel J. Terlouw.
• Shell Marine Fuels: Shell is the global marine fuel major and currently the upstream supplier of GTL Fuel that Oliehandel J. Terlouw distributes. Operates a vast bunkering network globally and competes with Terlouw in both fuel sourcing and downstream bunker services.
• Vitol Bunkers: Vitol is one of the world's largest independent oil traders and a major marine bunker supplier globally, including Northwest European ports. While operating at a very different scale, it competes in the regional fuel supply market served by Terlouw.
• TotalEnergies Marine Fuels: TotalEnergies operates one of the world's largest marine fuel bunkering networks, including presence in Dutch ports. Competes with Terlouw for the same regional marine fuel customers at a much larger scale.

Direct peers

• De Boer Bunkerstations B.V. De Boer is a Dutch inland bunker operator with floating bunker stations and bunker boats serving the Dutch waterway network. Competes head-to-head with Oliehandel J. Terlouw in the same inland marine fuel segment with similar delivery model and customer base.
• Rob Marine Bunker B.V. Rob Marine Bunker is a Dutch inland bunkering company supplying marine fuels to vessels on Dutch rivers and canals. Overlapping customer base and broadly similar product offering to Oliehandel J. Terlouw.
• C. Bultman B.V. C. Bultman is a Dutch marine fuel and lubricant supplier focused on inland shipping and fishing vessels in the Netherlands. Comparable in scale, product offering (gasolie, lubricants, ship supplies), and distribution approach.
• Linden Bunker B.V. Linden Bunker is a Dutch operator of inland waterway bunker stations and bunker boats supplying marine gasoil and lubricants to the binnenvaart and coastal vessels. Directly comparable to Oliehandel J. Terlouw in geography (Netherlands), product mix (gasolie, lubricants, ship supplies), and customer base (inland shipping operators).
• Van Wijngaarden Marine Services B.V. Van Wijngaarden is a Dutch bunker operator with floating bunker stations and bunker boats serving inland waterway vessels. Directly comparable to Oliehandel J. Terlouw in operating model, geography, and product portfolio.

Regional players

• Petrol Ofisi (Viking Supply Ships / Weco): Petrol Ofisi is a large regional fuel and marine bunkering operator active in the Black Sea, Mediterranean, and increasingly Northern European markets. An emerging regional competitor with scale and marine focus that could expand into Dutch inland bunkering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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