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Erik Thun Group awarded International Product Tanker Company of the Year 2026
In London, on 21–22 April 2026, Erik Thun Group was awarded International Product Tanker Company of the Year 2026 at the International Chemical & Product Tanker Conference. The award is presented by Tanker Shipping & Trade magazine in an international setting and recognizes companies demonstrating high standards and long-term commitment within the segment.
Our colleagues Deputy Managing Director Henrik Källsson and CCO Joakim Lund attended the conference to receive the award. Henrik Källsson held the Keynote Address during the opening of conference and both Joakim Lund and Henrik Källsson attended panels during the event. Upon returning to the office, the achievement has also been shared with our colleagues – a success we see as the result of a collective effort across the organization.
– This is a moment we will remember for a long time. I’m both proud and grateful that Erik Thun Group have been named International Product Tanker Company of the Year 2026. Receiving this award in an international setting truly means a lot to us, says Henrik Källsson.
The award is a recognition of the work carried out every day within Erik Thun Group – the outstanding operational performance, innovation and safety leadership in the global product tanker sector.
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Founded in 1938 in Lidköping, Erik Thun Group is a third‑generation Swedish shipping company with a long‑term commitment to reliable, responsible and sustainable maritime transport. The Group operates around 50 vessels across dry cargo, product tanker and cement segments, serving short‑sea routes throughout Northern Europe. Its business areas include Thun Tankers, Dry Cargo, JT Cement and the port agency OP Ship. A significant share of the fleet is managed in close partnership with MF Shipping Group. With a strong heritage and a focus on continuous improvement, Erik Thun Group supports industry with safe, efficient and future‑ready transport solutions.
