Holwerda: over 130 years full-service ship management

With over 130 years of experience in shipping, Holwerda has gained exceptional expertise in the areas of chartering, sale and purchase, technical management, crewing and administration.

We respond quickly to ever changing markets, because of our dedicated employees and short lines between management and crew. This involvement ensures enjoy working at Holwerda, top-notch service for our customers and an optimal return on investment for our investors.

Holwerda’s present fleet comprises seven vessels, ranging in size from 4,600 to 8,700 ton deadweith.  All vessel sail under the Dutch flag. Holwerda has expertise in container shipping and project cargo shipping. Our container vessels sail in various scheduled liner services, mostly in the North sea and Baltic Sea. Our multipurpose vessels serve the spot markets in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and Mediterranean Sea.

Mission and Vision

With over 130 years of experience in shipping, Holwerda has gained exceptional expertise in chartering, purchase and sale of ships, technical management, crewing and administration. As our customer, you can expect the best possible service: high quality, reliable and with attention to sustainability and durability of our vessels.

We want to grow our business whilst maintaining our high level of quality is more important than size or growth rate. We want to keep the balance between flexibility and an organisation that guarantees quality and efficiency.

High-quality personnel are indispensable in offering a high level of service. We display responsibility, respect, accuracy, and flexibility. We get the best out of each other and ourselves by ensuring a safe working environment and by paying attention to personal development.