Facts and figures
J. Lauritzen A/S
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J. Lauritzen A/S, also known as JL, is a Danish-based but
globally-operating shipping and transport company established in 1884.
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For 2004, JL recorded its best-ever results with a turnover of USD 1,137
million and pre-tax profits of USD 240.8 million.
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In 2004, J. Lauritzen, together with partners and associates, controlled
a total fleet of some 240 vessels on average, comprising reefer
and bulk vessels, gas carriers, and product tankers.
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In 2004, J. Lauritzen employed a total staff of 850 persons
ashore and at sea.
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J. Lauritzen is engaged in ocean transport of reefer commodities, LPG and
petrochemical gases, drybulk cargoes and oil products and
chemicals through the four companies; LauritzenCool AB,
Lauritzen Kosan A/S, Lauritzen Bulkers A/S and Lauritzen Tankers
A/S which are all 100% owned by JL.
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The sole owner of J. Lauritzen is the JL Foundation.
Board of Directors
Bent Østergaard, chairman
Ingar Skaug, vice chairman
Mr Vagn Rosenkilde Kristensen
Mr Niels T. Heering
Mr Søren Berg*
Mr Per Larsen*
Mr Claus Pavar*
* elected by the employees.
Executive Management
Mr Torben Janholt, president & CEO.
Mrs Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen, executive vice president & CFO.
LauritzenCool AB
Mr Mats Jansson, president.
Lauritzen Kosan A/S
Mr Jan Kastrup-Nielsen, president.
Lauritzen Bulkers A/S
Mr Jens Ditlev Lauritzen, president.
Lauritzen Tankers A/S
Mr Anders Mortensen, president.
