Wallenius Lines
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 Manon in Bremerhaven, Germany | |
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Car carrier shipping |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founder | Olof Wallenius |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | Soya Group |
| Website | www |
Wallenius Lines is a privately owned Swedish shipping company. It was founded in 1934 by Olof Wallenius. Wallenius Lines is an investor and active owner within the global shipping industry, specifically the international car and roll-on/roll-off segment. It is a subsidiary of the Soya Group.
History
Wallenius Lines was founded in 1934 by Olof Wallenius.[1]
In the 1960s, Wallenius pioneered the roll-on/roll-off concept, first on the North Atlantic trade and later on the Asian trade when Wallenius became the first independent shipping line to work with Japan’s automobile manufacturing industry.
In 2018, Wallenius Lines and Swedish Orient Line established Wallenius SOL to transport forestry products and other goods in the Gulf of Bothnia, Baltic Sea and North Sea, each owning 50%. In April 2026 Wallenius took full ownership.[2][3]
References
- ↑ 1930 from Wholesaler to Shipowner Wallenius Lines
- ↑ Wallenius Lines Becomes Sole Owner of Wallenius SOL Wallenius Lines 13 April 2026
- ↑ Wallenius Lines takes control Ships Monthly June 2026 page 14
- Forslund, Lars-Erik; Bojsten, Bertil (2003). With Wallenius Lines: memories from life with Wallenius Lines told by co-workers. Stockholm: Walleniusrederierna. ISBN 916312033X.
- Svensson, Pedro (1964). Walleniusrederierna (the Wallenius Lines). Stockholm: Walleniusrederierna. OCLC 560918013.
- Wallenius-Kleberg, Margareta; Westman, Lars; Kleberg, John (1984). Wallenius Lines: Glimpses from the history of Wallenius Lines on the occasion of its 50-year jubilee November 23, 1984. Stockholm: Walleniusrederierna. ISBN 9178101301.