Wallenius Lines is a privately owned Swedish shipping company. It was founded in 1934 by Olof Wallenius. Wallenius Lines is an investor and active owner within the global shipping industry, specifically the international car and roll-on/roll-off segment. It is a subsidiary of the Soya Group.
History Wallenius Lines was founded in 1934 by Olof Wallenius.1930 from Wholesaler to Shipowner Wallenius Lines
In the 1960s, Wallenius pioneered the roll-on/roll-off concept, first on the North Atlantic trade and later on the Asian trade when Wallenius became the first independent shipping line to work with Japan’s automobile manufacturing industry.
In 2018, Wallenius Lines and Swedish Orient Line established Wallenius SOL to transport forestry products and other goods in the Gulf of Bothnia, Baltic Sea and North Sea, each owning 50%. In April 2026 Wallenius took full ownership.Wallenius Lines Becomes Sole Owner of Wallenius SOL Wallenius Lines 13 April 2026Wallenius Lines takes control Ships Monthly June 2026 page 14
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