Stolt-Nielsen plans investments in US logistics and aquaculture

Stolt-Nielsen has announced a series of ongoing investments aimed at expanding and enhancing its operations across the US.

To further strengthen its infrastructure, since 2019 Stolthaven Terminals has invested more than $200 million across various terminal operations including the building of a new jetty in Houston and substantially upgrading existing assets, adding 32,000 cbm of tank capacity in New Orleans.

Other committed projects underway will increase total investment by a further $200 million in the coming years. These include construction of more than 150,000 cbm of new tank capacity at Stolthaven Terminals’ sites in Houston and New Orleans.

Stolt Tank Containers has also begun construction of a new cleaning facility in Houston with an onsite wastewater treatment plant that will enable the reuse of 70 per cent of the water from cleaning processes.

The updated facility is expected to be completed by Q3 2025 and aims to set a new global standard for ISO tank cleaning.

"These investments will increase its service offering, bolster operational capacity, streamline supply chains, and allow for continued growth and the integration of new state-of-the-art technologies," said Stolt-Nielsen.

The company is also launching a chemical parcel tanker, barge, rail car, ISO container and storage tank cleaning company, CleanRight, as part of its liquid logistics offering.

In addition, Stolt-Nielsen’s seafood division, Stolt Sea Farm, said it has plans to expand into the US with a focus on bringing land-based aquaculture solutions to local markets.

Stolt Sea Farm is actively screening sites for the introduction of its sole RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) farming technology.