Clarkson Port Services has completed the acquisition of DHSS, a Netherlands-based provider of integrated logistics services to the offshore wind industry.
With a presence across a number of ports in the Netherlands, DHSS offers services spanning the lifecycle of turbine installation, day-to-day operation and ongoing maintenance with sector-specialist coordination of port logistics, warehousing and helicopter movements, from strategically located marshalling ports.
Over the past decade, the business has grown by extending its portfolio of clients internationally.
The acquisition of DHSS will provide a “step change” in Clarkson Port Services offering, delivering “significant added value to existing clients and presenting enhanced growth opportunities through the ability to tender for larger offshore renewables contracts internationally”.
Combined, DHSS and Clarkson Port Services will form a 200-strong team.
Clarkson Port Services is active in the offshore renewables, dry bulk and oil and gas sectors. With strategically located ports across the UK and Ireland, it provides turn-key services including port agency, freight forwarding, customs clearance, terminal handling, shortsea broking and procurement of tools and consumables.
DHSS will continue to operate from its Den Helder headquarters and will be integrated within the Clarkson Port Services business.
DHSS Founder Wim Schouwenaar said: “The acquisition will provide us with the operational efficiencies necessary to achieve our vision and to support the offshore renewables industry on a global scale.
“Within Clarksons we can accelerate and improve our overall performance and increase the value of the services offered to our customers.
“Together, we are set to capitalise on the expansion of renewable energy and be part of a wider growth engine.”
Andi Case, Clarksons CEO, said: “Clarksons are committed to continue to invest in renewables and the green transition.
“The Group already has significant activities in wind and we see it playing a crucial contribution to the energy transition. The DHSS team are well known to the Group and we are confident this acquisition enhances the integrated offering for our clients globally.
“We are delighted to welcome the DHSS team into Clarksons. Their drive, wealth of experience and knowledge compliments our offering to clients and accelerates progression in this growth sector.”