Odfjell

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Odfjell SE
Type	Public (OSE: ODF)
Founded
Headquarters	Bergen, Norway
Key people	Terje Storeng (CEO)
Industry	Shipping
Revenue	USD 1,239 million (2007)
Operating income	▲ USD 204 million (2007)
Net income	▲ USD (10) million (2007)
Website	www.odfjell.com

Odfjell (OSE: ODF) is a Norwegian shipping company operating seven tank terminals and 92 parcel tankers. The company has its headquarters in Bergen, Norway and is listed on Oslo Stock Exchange.

[edit] History

Odfjell was originally established as a conventional shipowner in 1914. The first tanker appeared shortly before world war 2. In 1983 the first tank terminal was opened in Houston, United States. By 2007 this had increased to seven terminals. In 1986 the company became listed on Oslo Stock Exchange.