Wilhelmsen Lines
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| Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1861 |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway |
| Key people | Ingar Skaug (CEO) |
| Industry | Shipping |
| Revenue |  USD 2,207 million (2005) |
| Operating income | USD 397 million (2005) |
| Net income | NOK 232 million (2005) |
| Employees | 12,600 (2006) |
| Website | http://www.ww-group.com/ |
Wilhelmsen Lines (OSE: WWI) is a publically owned Norwegian shipping company. The company was founded in Tønsberg October 1, 1861 by Morten Wilhelm Wilhelmsen.
In 1999, Wilhelmsen Lines and Swedish Wallenius Lines agreed to form a joint operating company for their activities under the name of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines.
[edit] Politically controversial activities
Wilhelmsen is investing heavily in Myanmar [(in Norwegian)]. The activities is through Makara Marine Contractors (Burma), owned by Makara Marine Contractors (Mauritius), owned by Barber Ship Management (Hong Kong), in the Wilhelmsen Group.
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