Our history 

J. Lauritzen's Eftf.'s history goes a long way back - quite exactly back to 1884.
Throughout the years the company has been through a remarkable development, and the has moved into new, exciting directions.

1874
Esbjerg Harbor is being built

It was decided to build the port of Esbjerg in 1868 because Denmark had lost the port of Altona in connection with the defeat of Prussia. With the loss of Altona Harbor, Denmark needed a new port to the west.

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1884
When it all started

J. Lauritzen was established as a trading company of timber by Ditlev Lauritzen in Esbjerg.

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1888
The purchase of the first Steamer - "Uganda"

Ditlev Lauritzen sees new opportunities in shipping and acquires his first damper, "Uganda" in 1888.

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1895
The Consul

In 1893, Ditlev Lauritzen was appointed French consul and received the nickname "The Consul". He begins to concentrate seriously on shipping activities and establishes the company "Dampskibsselskabet Vesterhavet" in 1895.

1914
J. Lauritzen moves to Copenhagen

After a very active effort for the city and the harbor of Esbjerg Ditlev Lauritzen moves the company J. Lauritzen to Copenhagen.

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1918

J. Lauritzen shipbrokers Esbjerg, is sold and taken over by Consul A.C.M. Schmidt.

1930
J. Lauritzen's Eftf.

The company changes its name to J. Lauritzen's Eftf. to avoid confusion with the company J. Lauritzen in Copenhagen.

1935

Anders Nielsen Svarrer are employed as apprentices. After completing his education in 1939, he travels abroad to work, returns to Denmark, and works in Copenhagen for a number of years.

1952
Back to Esbjerg
A.N. Svarrer becomes co-owner

in 1947 A.N. Svarrer returns to Esbjerg and joins the company in 1952 as a co-owner.

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1960
The shipping company "A.N. Svarrer" is established

The shipping company A.N. Svarrer is founded. In the coming years until 1984, the company manages a fleet of 22 coasters between 400 to 1200 tdw.

1961
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The first freighter from the North Sea Shipyard "E

A.N. Svarrer sees the possibilities in owning ships and starts a new collaboration with the vessel engineer Erik F. Jacobsen from Ringkøbing. Their cooperation starts with the first freighter "Elselil" - named after Svarrer's wife Else.

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1968
A.N. Svarrer becomes sole proprietor

Ship-owner A.N. Svarrer takes over J. Lauritzen’s Eftf. as sole proprietor.

Knud Svarrer enters the company after having finished his commercial shipping education.

1973
The beginning of JUTLANDIA Terminal

J. Lauritzen’s Eftf. Shipbrokers are turned into a limited company, A/S J. Lauritzen’s Eftf.

In the same year, in collaboration with Alfragt A / S, a stevedore and warehouse company, which develops into JUTLANDIA Terminal ApS, is being launched.

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1974
Generational change
Knud Svarrer takes over J. Lauritzen's Eftf.

A.N. Svarrer passes away and his son, Knud Svarrer, takes over the company. 

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1976
Knud Svarrer is appointed French consul

Knud Svarrer is appointed French consul in Esbjerg. 

JUTLANDIA Terminal ApS, consisting of warehouses of 8400 m2 and 40,000 m2 open area, is inaugurated.

1979
New premises at the Port of Esbjerg

A/S J. Lauritzen’s Eftf. Esbjerg moves into new offices of 1100 m2 in the centre of the harbor of Esbjerg.

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1980

JUTLANDIA Terminal has its first job as an offshore base in collaboration with J. Lauritzen's Eftf.

1982
The company is heading in new directions
The first inter-European traffic

 The first inter-European traffic with trucks starts.

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1984
100th anniversary

A/S J. Lauritzen’s Eftf., Esbjerg celebrates its 100th anniversary.

1985
New freight activities

A/S J. Lauritzen’s Eftf. launches swap body and container freight to Italy, which over time are developed to become one of the company’s main activities.

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1986
Complete ownership of JUTLANDIA

A/S J. Lauritzen’s Eftf. takes over JUTLANDIA Terminal ApS as sole proprietor and turns it into a Limited Company.

1987
First office in Italy

A new office is opened in Italy. The office is shut down in 1992 and in 2010 a new office and warehouse in Italy is opened once again.

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2010
Generational change
Kasper and Kristian Svarrer takes over the company

Knud Svarrer passes away and his two sons, Kasper og Kristian Svarrer, takes over the company. 

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2011
Business modernisation
Our office building is getting a makeover

The beginning of a general modernisation of the company.
The office building at the port of Esbjerg  is being renovated and renewed inside and outside. 

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2011
The first set of values
Our values

The first set of values is introduced in Jutlandia and our sister company J. Lauritzen´s Eftf. in 2011 with the slogan "The future belongs to the happy!". The value set initially concerned internal communication among employees, but was updated in 2014 and again in 2017 to also include our customers and our responsibilities in the world.

The values ​​are incorporated into the company, where in all situations we will try to contribute to our own and others happiness.  

SEE OUR VALUES HERE (ONLY IN DANISH)

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2018
A new board of Directors
Adding in great ressources

The board is expanded and a new board chairman is appointed. The board now consists of some of the country's greatest competences, who handle the overall strategic management of the company and guide the executive board.

Read more about our board of Directors here 

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