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Stolt-Nielsen completes acquisition of Jo Tankers

Niels G. Stolt-Nielsen, the company’s chief executive officer, said the deal will cover Stolt-Nielsen’s tonnage replacement needs for the next several years, create operational savings, add new trade routes, and expand its presence on key trade lanes.

   Stolt-Nielsen Limited said it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the chemical tanker operations of Jo Tankers, consisting of 13 chemical tankers and a 50 percent share in a joint venture with eight chemical tanker newbuildings, representing an enterprise value of $575.0 million.
   Stolt-Nielsen said earlier this month that it had received unconditional competition authority approvals for the acquisition.
   Niels G. Stolt-Nielsen, the company’s chief executive officer, said the deal will cover Stolt-Nielsen’s tonnage replacement needs for the next several years, create operational savings, add new trade routes, and expand its presence on key trade lanes.

Chris Dupin

Chris Dupin has written about trade and transportation and other business subjects for a variety of publications before joining American Shipper and Freightwaves.