Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen has acquired UK-based Suttons International Holdings, expanding its tank container operations and fleet capacity.
The acquisition adds more than 11,000 ISO tank containers to Stolt’s fleet and broadens its product range under the Stolt Tank Containers (STC) business.
Stolt-Nielsen said the move strengthens its position as a leading liquid logistics provider and supports its strategy to scale STC’s global platform. The enlarged fleet and network are expected to improve operational flexibility and supply chain coverage for customers worldwide.
Suttons provides international end-to-end logistics services for bulk liquids. Its integration into STC combines Suttons’ specialist capabilities with Stolt’s global reach, creating what the company describes as a stronger platform for safe and sustainable liquid transport solutions.
Hans Augusteijn, president of Stolt Tank Containers, said the addition of Suttons “supports our strategy to scale our business, expand our fleet, strengthen our global market presence and provide broader coverage.”
Suttons CEO John Sutton added: “After many decades as a family business, this step secures the next chapter of growth for Suttons. Bringing together two organisations with complementary service offerings creates an enhanced global platform and increased market reach.”
Stolt-Nielsen operates across bulk-liquid and chemical logistics through its Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals, and Stolt Tank Containers divisions, alongside its aquaculture arm Stolt Sea Farm.
