ZEABORN Group takes over Rickmers-Linie and NPC Projects

ZEABORN Group sets a further milestone in the company‘s development with the takeover of the business operations and the international organization of Rickmers-Linie, including NPC Projects. In addition ZEABORN takes over the business operations of MCC Marine Consulting & Contracting, which is active as bunker and chartering broker. The corresponding contracts between the Rickmers Group and Zeaborn were signed on 7 February 2017. The execution of the transaction is subject to antitrust clearance.

Rickmers-Linie is one of the world‘s most renowned companies in the field of ocean transportation of project cargo. In addition to the global liner services of Rickmers-Linie, NPC Projects is a perfect extension to the existing ZEABORN tramp business.

”With the growth of our fleet, we were faced with the challenge of building a global organization. Everyone who knows the shipping industry knows that this is a very challenging task in our time. In this respect, it’s a fortune for our development that Rickmers-Linie was available at the right time.” explains Jan Hendrik Tobbe, Managing Partner of ZEABORN.

Together, Zeaborn and Rickmers-Linie have a team of close to 200 employees and a combined fleet of about 50 multi-purpose vessels, with deadweight capacities between 7,500 and 30,000 tonnes, and a combined lifting capacity of up to 700 tonnes.

With the takeover of the Rickmers-Linie offices in Belgium, China, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and the USA, as well as the extensive agency network, the ZEABORN companies now have a global setup with a strong regional presence and local customer service. Mr Bertram R.C. Rickmers will be privately involved as a minority shareholder in the new owner company of the sold business activities. 

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