Scan-Group since 1969

Foundation
Scan-Shipping, Copenhagen, Denmark was founded on 1st April 1969 by Mr. A. Simonsen, 24 years of age, as a one man owned company until it became a limited company in 1977. Mr. A. Simonsen is still the C.E.O. and Sole Proprietor of the Group incl. the Shipco Transport group of companies.
Liner agency is still the Group's main activity in Scandinavia and the Baltic region. In addition Airfreight - NVOCC - Hotel & Golf are today part of the business.
The Scan-Group headquarters for all offices and their activities have been retained in Copenhagen with Mr. A. Simonsen at the helm.

Denmark - Odense
First branch office in Denmark
On 1st November 1971 the first additional branch office in Denmark was established in Odense on the island of Funen.

Denmark - Aarhus
Further expansion in Denmark
The next office was opened on 1st January 1972 in Aarhus, capital city/port of Jutland, Denmark's mainland.

U.S.A. - New York
First own office outside Denmark
Scan-Shipping Inc. was established in New York.
On 13th June 1988 the company was reorganized and renamed to:
Shipco Transport Inc. ( see 1988).

Sweden - Gothenburg
The first office in Sweden was opened on 15th May 1975 in Gothenburg in the name of: Shipco-Shipping AB.

Denmark – Esbjerg
The second office in Jutland was established on 1st August 1976 in Esbjerg.
1976

Norway – Oslo
In order to complete coverage of own organization in Scandinavia, Seaway-Shipping AS was established in Oslo on 1st December 1976.

Sweden – Helsingborg
The second Shipco Shipping AB office in Sweden was opened in Helsingborg on 1st January 1978.

Scan-Shipping Airfreight was formed
The company was securing the first IATA licence.
Today, all companies in the Nordic Countries are registered with IATA licences.

Singapore & Sri Lanka – Singapore/Colombo
Within the same year, offices were opened in Singapore (5th March 1979) and in Colombo, Sri Lanka (1st August 1979).
The office in Colombo was later on incorporated in the Shipco Transport group, and renamed to Shipco Transport (Pte) Ltd.

Project Division
Was started providing project cargo transport/logistics of any nature/volume to/from virtually any part of the world.
The services include any special transport of heavy and out of dimension cargo, chartering of vessels, and inland transportation to "job sites".

Germany – Hamburg
Establishment in North Continental Europe
On 1st January Scan-Shipping G.m.b.H. was opened in Hamburg.

Denmark – Aalborg
The third office in Jutland was established in Aalborg on 1st August 1981.

Finland – Helsinki
Own offices in all four Nordic countries
OY Shipco-Shipping AB was established on 21st November 1985 in Helsinki.

Acquisition of Nybogaard and Ladehøjgaard
Mr. A. Simonsen acquired "Nybogaard" – a pearl situated in a borough north of Copenhagen that has everything for nature lovers, golf enthusiasts with culture and tourist attractions.
The history of Nybogaard can be traced all the way back to 1688, and in 1795 the first ties to the shipping industry was established when Arthur Howden from Elsinore (ship broker by profession) became the first person to be granted a royal deed to this beautiful, elevated land overlooking the Sound between Denmark and Sweden. Nybogaard’s ties to the industry were re-established on 1st August 1987 when Mr. A. Simonsen purchased both Nybogaard and Ladehøjgaard.
The history of the golf course can be traced back to 1929 when the first golf ball was hit, in the then dried-out Ladehøj Lake.
Even though Arthur Howden was English by birth, he probably never imagined that his land would one day become one of the most challenging golf courses in Denmark – or that his beautiful estate would provide the framework for such an inspiring golf environment as Simon’s Golf Club.

USA – New York
Shipco Transport Group was founded on 13th June 1988, initially with establishment of Shipco Transport Inc, New York (previous Scan-Shipping Inc.), as a subsidiary of the Group’s parent company Scan-Shipping A/S, Copenhagen.
It all started with 2 employees, headed by Mr. K. Jepsen, in New York, and has since grown into now more than 45 offices in 16 countries and with more than 1000 employees.
Shipco Transport has become one of the leading NVOCC’s providing global services.

Malaysia – Johor Bahru
On 1st March the first Scan-Shipping office in Malaysia was established in Johor Bahru.
It was later on incorporated in the Shipco Transport group, and renamed to: Shipco Transport Sdn. Bhd.

Denmark – Own Golf Club
Simon’s Golf Club, north of Copenhagen, was established with an 18 holes International par 72 golf course designed by the well known English golf architect Martin Hawtree, Oxford.
The golf course can be played almost all year round, and the club offers high international standard of club facilities, including in-door training centre.
Hotel "Nybogaard" – a charming alternative to traditional hotels – is situated next to Simon’s Golf Club overlooking the first green. The estate has 70 beds divided between the main building (The Manor House) and surrounding houses.

Denmark – Consulates
Mr. A. Simonsen, owner of the Group, was appointed Consul-General for the Republic of Singapore.
The Group’s main office in Copenhagen also includes the Consulate General for the Philippines and the Somali Democratic Republic.

Finland – Helsinki
Separate airfreight office in Finland
On 4th March a separate airfreight-office was established in Helsinki.

Estonia – Tallinn
Own offices in the Baltic area
The first Scan-Group office in the Baltic area was established in Tallinn, Estonia, on 1st July 1996.

Sweden – Malmoe
On 1st September 1997 a separate airfreight office in the name Shipco Transport AB was established in Malmoe.

Poland – Gdynia
The second office in the Baltic area was established in Gdynia on 1st January 1998.

Norway – Oslo
New Airfreight office in Norway
In Oslo Air Cargo Center, Shipco Transport A.S. was opened on 1st October 1998 as a separate airfreight office.

Nordic Countries – Airfreight
On 1st January – the first day of the New Millennium all Nordic Airfreight activities were transferred to the newly established Strait Air Transport group with a total of 10 offices in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.

Japan - Tokyo
The Shipco Transport coverage of the Far East Region was further strengthen with the opening of Shipco Transport Japan in Tokyo on January 1st 2001

Nordic Countries - Scan-Group
To strengthen the Scan-Group identity, the Scan-Group offices in Sweden, Norway and Finland changed name to Scanway-Shipping as per January 1st 2002

Chile - Santiago
In 1st January a Shipco Transport office was established in Santiago, being Shipco Transport entrance to the South American Region

Finland - Helsinki
The first Shipco Transport office in Finland was established in Vantaa, Helsinki on 1st April 2002

Norway - Oslo
Simultaneously on April 1st, Shipco Transport AS in Oslo was opened, meaning Shipco Transport now are established with own offices in all 4 Nordic Countries

China - Shanghai
On 1st July the first Shipco Transport office in China was established in Shanghai as a representative office.

Russia - St. Petersburg and Moscow
On 1st July the first two Scan-Group offices were opened in St. Petersburg and Moscow

France - Agde & Le Grau d` Agde
The latest addition to the score of activities within the Scan-Group, was officially launched in 2003 namely Holiday Residences for let in "the black Pearl of the Mediterranean", Agde, which are enjoying more than 300 days of sunshine per year. The Scan-Group division Strait Mediterranean have more than 25 fully owned holiday apartments for let and have already during the first year of operation had a very busy season.

Denmark - Simon`s Golf Club
During week 32 (Aug. 3rd to 10th) Simon`s Golf Club was host to the first European Tour event in Denmark. This very historic first tournament in Denmark was won by the Englishman Ian Poulter, with Scotshman Colin Montgomerie in 2nd place and Simon`s Golf`s own Soeren Hansen coming in 3rd.

Denmark - Simon`s Golf Club
Dialogue with appropriate authorities commences regarding a 9 hole extension of the existing Championship course. The required land west of existing course is being secured. Construction of the 9 holes scheduled to start late 2004. In this conjunction 4 properties in the surrounding area are acquired.

Manila - Philippines
In July Shipco Transport expands into the Philippine market by establishing a new office in the Philippine capital.

Denmark - Consulates
Mr. A. Simonsen, owner of the Group receives the Singaporean National Day Award/Public Service Star presented to him on November 3rd 2004 by the President of the Republic of Singapore Mr. S.R. Nathan at Raffles Hotel. Only a 'handful” of non Singaporean have received this great honour during the years.

Denmark - Hotel Nybogaard
The capacity at Hotel Nybogaard is being expanded by the addition of 10 new double rooms that are carefully designed to blend in with the historic Manor house.
Hotel Nybogaard now has all required facilities to cater to the demands of business society whether it is for a board meeting or a business conference.

Latvia - Vilnius - Lithuania & Riga
Shipco Transport expands to have full coverage of the 3 Baltic States with own offices. On July 1st Shipco Vilnius commences business and on August 1st the full Baltic coverage is secured with the opening of Shipco, Riga.

Thailand - Bangkok 
In June 2006 Shipco Transport expands its airfreight activities to cover Asian initially through opening an office in Bangkok Airport.

Ukraine -  Odessa
Scan-Group enters the Black Sea market through the establishment of Shipco Transport Odessa on September 15th. Shortly after Scan-Shipping Ukraine is set up.

Estonia - Tallinn
Scan-Group acquires a strategically located building in Tallinn, which will be fully re-designed and heavily expanded in order to serve as Scan-Group HQ in the Baltic region.

China - Shanghai
In December Shipco Transports representative office in Shanghai changes status into a fully owned A-licence entity in the People’s Republic of China.

Denmark - Scan-Group Food & Beverage
A new division specialized in transportation of Food & Beverage products is established with base in Copenhagen but handling world wide transportation. The division commences its activities on August 1st.

Denmark - Scan-Logistics
In the early summer of 2007 the specialized logistic department in Odense, Denmark  starts to operate under separate identity, namely Scan-Logistics offering world wide logistic solutions.

Estonia  - Tallinn 
Scan-Shipping Eesti acquires 100% ownership of a specialized Custom House Broker and trucking company.

Denmark - Simon's Golf
On May 21st the 9 holes extension to the existing Championship course is official opened. The afternoons skins game match between the members of Simon’s Golf Club Iben Tinning and Ryder Cup participant Søren Hansen against the special invited professional golfers, Ian Woosnam and Colin Montgomerie marks the official opening and follows a busy morning where special invited guests have the opportunity to play 9 holes of golf with the golf legends. The new 9 holes are designed by golf architect Martin Hawtree who also designed the original 18 holes.

Vietnam  - Ho Chi Minh
Scan-Group’s coverage of the Far East region is expanded to include the Socialist Republic of Vietnam through establishment of Scan-Shipping’s representative office of Ho Chi Minh.

Indonesia - Surabaya
Shipco Transport expands its coverage in Indonesia through establishment in March   of own office in Surabaya in addition to the already long existing office in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta.

USA - New York
Scan-Shipping re-enters the scene in USA (ref 1973).
Scan-Shipping Inc starts its operation in New York and soon thereafter expands with own office in Miami. Other offices in the States are planned.

Denmark – Simon’s Golf
The Head Green-keeper and his staff move into newly built facilities which are '2nd to none' and are including staff quarters/garages/work shops etc. The new facilities are located at a recently acquired farm just south of the golf course.
From September 5th through 7th Simon's Golf hosts the Ladies European Tour's event Nykredit Masters. The 'Tiger Wood' of the Ladies Tour, Ms. Annika Sorenstam participates in the tournament that is her last tournament on European soil before she retires at the end of the 2008 season.

USA - Miami
Scan-Shipping, Inc expanded its presence in the U.S. with the opening of Scan-Shipping, Inc Miami on June 2nd 2008.
Scan-Shipping, Miami is offering their services to both the local Miami market as well as the Group worldwide offices and partners.

USA - Miami
On March 12th the Group's first fully owned Warehouse/CFS was official opened in Miami, Florida.
Under the name of International Cargo Terminals Inc (ICT) a "state of the art" warehouse facility commenced business catering to both own Scan-Group entities as well as 3rd party customers.


Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh
On March 2nd Shipco Transport Vietnam Ltd was official opened.
Shipco Transport Vietnam is the first neutral NVOCC operating in the Socialite Republic of Vietnam.


Denmark - Copenhagen
On April 1st Scan-Shipping A/S (HQ of Scan-Group) could celebrate its 40th anniversary.
This important 'milestone' was duly celebrated by all Copenhagen Management & staff, headed by the Scan-Group founder and still 100% owner, A. Simonsen.


Estonia - Tallinn
As well on April 1st Strait Air Transport's first office outside the Nordic region was opened in Tallinn, Estonia enabling Strait Air Transport to offer a true regional coverage to its many customers and associates.


China - Shenzhen
Shipco Transport (Shenzhen) Ltd. commenced operation on April 15th The Shenzhen market has grow rapidly during the last decade and despite Shipco Transport strong present in the nearby Hong Kong it was decided to enter the Shenzhen market to further expand the Group's commitment to the region.

USA - Houston
In May Shipco Airfreight expands and opens office with the airport in Houston.
The office is located on the second floor of the cargo receiving terminal.
Being neighbour to the main airlines and literally 'on top' of the cargo dock provides an invaluable advantage when we are handling project cargo on behalf of our customers