About Samskip
Samskip is a global logistics company offering transport and related services by land, sea, rail and air. Offering environmentally friendly solutions to transport and supply chains, we put particular focus on reliable, cost-efficient services and top customer support.
Samskip is one of the larger European transport companies, with offices in more than 30 countries in Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia, employing approximately 1500 people around the world.
Originally founded in Iceland in 1990, our headquarter is located in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Since then, Samskip has organically grown complemented by strategic acquisitions.
Samskip’s transportation and logistics activities focus mainly on the following sectors: European multimodal transport, North Atlantic integrated logistics, worldwide temperature-controlled & ambient cargo forwarding and logistics and European breakbulk and project cargo movements.
Our history
Samskip is a prominent European transport company with a rich history spanning several decades. Founded in 1990, Samskip originated from the merger of two Icelandic shipping companies. Over the years, Samskip continued to expand its operations both organically and through strategic acquisitions.
Today, Samskip is recognized as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable and efficient logistics solutions across Europe. With a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Samskip remains at the forefront of the transportation industry. We remain pioneering to meet the evolving needs of global trade in the 21st century and beyond..
Our 5 strategic pillars
Our values
Awards & Certifications
EcoVadis provides a holistic sustainability ratings service for companies, covering a broad range of non-financial management systems, including environmental, labor and human rights, business ethics, and sustainable procurement impacts. Certification helps companies improve their sustainability practices, build their reputation, and demonstrate their commitment to responsible business practices.
ISO Certifications –Samskip Multimodal and Nor Lines are certified by the ISO 9001 standards which is an internationally recognized Quality Management framework.
Our Rotterdam and Zwolle offices are certified by the ISO 14001 standard, which provides a framework for managing our environmental impact, with focuses on continuous improvement, preventing pollution, controlling environmental risks, and complying with applicable laws.
Our Rotterdam office is also certified by the ISO 22000 standard, which sets out the requirements for our Foods Safety Management System.
Facts & Figures
Transported container units(TEUs)
Million annual turnover in Euros
Rail departures per week
Shortsea departures per week
Container units
Offices around the world
Vessels running on 100% biofuel
