Our History

Nordic Bulkers AB was formed in 1992 through a merger of ASG Bulk, ISAB, and SRC. About a year later, Törnblom tank containers were added. The owner of Nordic Bulkers was at that time Broströms AB. The business was streamlined to focus on petrochemicals/ industry/ tank and terminal operations.

Initially, petrochemicals were operated from Solna and liquid foodstuffs from Gothenburg. These business areas soon
swapped locations, which remains the case today.

1992

Nordic Bulkers was founded

Nordic Bulkers was founded through the consolidation of three companies: ASG Bulk, SRC Bulk, and ISAB (Shippingvest, later Broströms AB). This strategic alliance marked the start of Nordic Bulkers, leading to a turnover of 150 million SEK and approximately 25 employees.

1992

Our first Terminal in Wallhamn

We started in Wallhamn, handling debagging and storage.

1992

1993

We started in Oxelösund

We operated from SSAB's area in the Oxelösund terminal, where we handled, among other things, cement from Croatia

1993

2001 - Sep

New terminal facilites in Oxelösund

New Nordic Bulkers-owned terminal facilities for the storage and handling of bulk and bagged products are now operational at the port of Oxelösund. The terminal features two warehouses, each with a floor area of 3,200 square meters. One of the buildings is specifically adapted for the storage of various types of bags and is equipped with bag splitting and silo truck loading equipment. This facility is used for the storage and conversion of materials from bags to bulk.

2001 - Sep

2005

Acquired by Bertschi AG

The Swiss logistics company Bertschi AG has acquired Nordic Bulkers AB. Bertschi, the market leader in intermodal chemical transport in Europe, expands its operations with this acquisition.

Bertschi AG, headquartered in Switzerland, is a leading pan-European logistics provider for the chemical industry. Operating in 20 countries worldwide.

2005

2006

ISO 22000 Certification

Nordic Bulkers is certified according to the new international standard ISO 22000:2005, which covers the transport, storage, and handling of foodstuffs and feedstuffs. To officially validate our exceptional expertise and quality standards in food and feed logistics, we are proud to announce that Nordic Bulkers, among very few logistics providers in Europe - and the first in Sweden is certified according to ISO 22000:2005.

2006

2008

Nordic Bulkers AB takes over terminal activity at Wallhamn

Nordic Bulkers AB takes over terminal activity at Wallhamn. In January, Nordic Bulkers AB in Wallhamn had 16 employees in the terminal and 10 in the office. The Wallhamn operation handles chemical products, primarily plastic granulates, with an annual volume of approximately 300,000 tons in and out.

2008

2017

Operation Clean Sweep

Operation Clean Sweep – In 2017, Nordic Bulkers committed to the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) program and is now recognized on the OCS website for their proactive efforts towards achieving zero pellet loss. For more information, we encourage you to visit the official OCS website.

2017

2021

New terminal in Falkenberg

New terminal in Falkenberg. We launched the terminal in april 2021. The area covers approximately 20,000 m², featuring a fenced area with the capability for handling loaded containers. Today, it operates as a dedicated container terminal, providing our customers with a seamless solution for intermediate storage and conversion. This facility primarily supports further distribution in the southern regions of the country. Currently, the terminal has ample space to accommodate growth with new customers and various types of bulk handling.

2021

2022

New terminal in Stenungssund

In 2022, we acquired the property, and potential operational start of the outdoor areas is scheduled for after summer 2024. The Stenungsund terminal covers an area of 8,000 m² and is expected to be completed in the beginning of summer 2024, with remaining work including the base layer, lighting, and asphalting. Access to the hall and storage tents (1,600 m² / 800 m²) is anticipated by the end of 2024. The outdoor area is being prepared to handle heavy vehicles and weights. The plan is to manage bulk and liquid container units on the outdoor area. After the turn of the year, we will also have our office there.

2022

Celebrated 30 years

Nordic Bulkers celebrated 30 years

2022

2023

Electric Trucks

The transport sector faces challenges in reducing carbon emissions and adopting sustainable transportation. By investing in electric trucks with a loyal customer, we are addressing these challenges and testing the technology for larger-scale implementation. Electric trucks reduce our carbon footprint, air pollution, and noise, allowing us to offer efficient and environmentally friendly transport solutions within our customized intermodal network.

2023