Peter Nohlmans, CEO of North Sea Petroleum stated: “Switzerland is an important market with growth potential. The take over of the terminal in Basle is therefore a logic next step in our international expansion strategy. Our total storage capacity now exceeds 700,000 m³. This expansion provides economies of scale and a reinforcement of our market positions.
Rick van Westenbrugge, CEO of Fluvia stated: The tank terminal in Basle strengthens the already good market position of Fluvia with respect to oil import logistics in Switzerland. With this tank terminal, we can now offer to our Swiss clientele new logistic solutions in combination with our fleet of barges and tank containers.
About North Sea Petroleum
North Sea Petroleum is one of the largest physical trading companies of (bio)fuels in the west European oil market. The activities comprise trading, wholesale and storage of petroleum products and biofuels. North Sea Petroleum, established in January 2009, came into existence as result of the merger between Van der Sluijs Groep and FNR+ (Frisol, North Sea Petroleum, Reinplus Vanwoerden). The company has activities in 10 countries, has 300 staff and achieved a gross revenue of € 8.2 billion in 2008.
About Fluvia
Fluvia is engaged in barging, storage and transhipment of liquid bulk and provides logistical services in ports. From offices in Rotterdam, Basle and Hamburg petroleum products, edible oils and chemicals are shipped via the European waterways. Fluvia employs 180 people and realised a revenue of € 34 million in 2008.
