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Kasper Friis Nilaus, Svitzer CEO, shares his reflections on the challenges posed to the company in 2020, and his outlook for the year ahead.
Kasper Friis Nilaus, Svitzer CEO, shares his reflections on the challenges posed to the company in 2020, and his outlook for the year ahead. 13 January 2021
News Meet our Masters: Captain Esteban Romero
Having worked at sea for more than 15 years, Esteban Romero, Master of the Svitzer Nereid operating in St. Croix (U.S. Virgin Islands), practically has sea water running through his veins. He appreciates the different challenges of working at sea as well as the cultural exchange of knowledge that follows with working at different ports and countries.
Having worked at sea for more than 15 years, Esteban Romero, Master of the Svitzer Nereid operating in St. Croix (U.S. Virgin Islands), practically has sea water running through his veins. He appreciates the different challenges of working at sea as well as the cultural exchange of knowledge that follows with working at different ports and countries. 16 December 2020
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Press Release SVITZER EUROPE STRENGTHENS ITS OPERATIONS IN THE PORT OF LONDON WITH NEW TUGBOAT

ASD tug Svitzer Thames to improve Svitzer’s flexibility and capabilities in major European port

 

ASD tug Svitzer Thames to improve Svitzer’s flexibility and capabilities in major European port

 
 07 January 2021
News SETTING UP OPERATIONS IN NACALA, MOZAMBIQUE
In the spring of 2020, Svitzer took an important step towards strengthening its presence in Africa by signing a five-year contract with Nacala Logistics in Mozambique. Read on to learn more from Rui Dos Santos, Country Manager in Mozambique, about what it takes to begin operations in a new country.
In the spring of 2020, Svitzer took an important step towards strengthening its presence in Africa by signing a five-year contract with Nacala Logistics in Mozambique. Read on to learn more from Rui Dos Santos, Country Manager in Mozambique, about what it takes to begin operations in a new country. 09 December 2020
Press Release SVITZER EUROPE APPOINTS NEW CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

Effective 1 December 2020, Mattias Hellström, currently Svitzer’s Managing Director for Scandinavia and Germany, becomes CCO of Svitzer Europe

Effective 1 December 2020, Mattias Hellström, currently Svitzer’s Managing Director for Scandinavia and Germany, becomes CCO of Svitzer Europe

 01 December 2020
Press Release SVITZER FURTHER STRENGTHENS ITS OPERATIONS IN AMERICAS
 
  30 November 2020
Press Release SVITZER TAKES DELIVERY OF NEW TUGBOAT FOR ITS GERMANY AND SCANDINAVIA CLUSTER
ASD tug Svitzer Vestri to support recently announced expansion in Emden, Germany’s third largest North Sea port.
ASD tug Svitzer Vestri to support recently announced expansion in Emden, Germany’s third largest North Sea port. 25 November 2020
News TEESPORT SPOTLIGHT

Teesport, located on the UK’s North East Coast, is an excellent example of how growth and diversification are challenging how Svitzer provides best in class towage services to our customers.

Teesport, located on the UK’s North East Coast, is an excellent example of how growth and diversification are challenging how Svitzer provides best in class towage services to our customers.

 26 October 2020
Press Release SVITZER APPOINTS NEW GLOBAL CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Svitzer is welcoming Ingrid Uppelschoten Snelderwaard as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Svitzer is welcoming Ingrid Uppelschoten Snelderwaard as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO)

 20 October 2020
Press Release SVITZER TO COMMENCE OPERATIONS IN EMDEN GERMANY
Expansion into Germany’s third-largest North Sea port comes as next step in Svitzer’s sustained growth strategy.
Expansion into Germany’s third-largest North Sea port comes as next step in Svitzer’s sustained growth strategy. 15 October 2020
News Meet our Masters: Mohammed Issa Al Obeidani & Qassim Mohammed Abdullah Al Saadi
When Mohammed Issa Al Obeidani and Qassim Mohammed Abdullah Al Saadi were recently promoted Captains, they became the very first Omani Masters ever to take command of Svitzer tugs. For both, the promotion was a result of hard work and determination.
When Mohammed Issa Al Obeidani and Qassim Mohammed Abdullah Al Saadi were recently promoted Captains, they became the very first Omani Masters ever to take command of Svitzer tugs. For both, the promotion was a result of hard work and determination. 26 August 2020
News AUSTRALIA PLANNED DOCKINGS ON SCHEDULE DESPITE COVID-19

With over 20 planned dockings scheduled, 2020 was set to be a busy year even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

With over 20 planned dockings scheduled, 2020 was set to be a busy year even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

 19 August 2020