Samskip is an international company offering transport and related services by land, sea and air. Since being founded in Iceland in 1990, Samskip has experienced steady growth - both internal and through strategic acquisitions - opened offices worldwide and broadening its service portfolio.
In 2005, Samskip acquired the Dutch multimodal transport company Geest North Sea Line, the British shortsea operator Seawheel and reefer centres from the Dutch company Kloosterboer. Previously, Samskip had acquired Van Dieren Maritime and a 40% share in Silver Sea.