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About Us

Royal Vopak is the largest and global market leader of independent bulk liquid storage terminals. It is based in Rotterdam and listed on the Dutch stock exchange (AEX).

Currently Vopak operates in 30 countries with 75 terminal operations, employing a total of 3442 staff.

Strategy

In order to continue its market dominance Vopak supports the following strategic programs:

  • Growth – optimise existing terminals – expand existing terminals – develop terminals in new geographical areas – develop terminals for new products or markets, for example LNG and biodiesel – acquisitions
  • Excellence – continuously improve operations and work more innovatively – from a commercial, operational and financial perspective – resulting in Customer, Operational and Growth leadership

The core element of the Vopak mission are:-

  • Safety, quality, flexibility and reliability as critical success factors
  • Sustainable entrepreneurship is an integral part of operating processes
  • Recognisable services throughout the global network
  • Focused on our customers’ success
  • Decisive organisation with attractive self-development opportunities for employees
  • Effective collaboration and targeted knowledge sharing within the organisation

Organisation

Vopak is organised into five divisions:

The units of the global organisation work closely together and actively exchange knowledge and expertise, enabling Vopak to respond rapidly, creatively and accurately to changing customer needs and market developments. Vopak seeks to continually improve and expand its terminal network, particularly in strategically located international ports.

Vopak Terminals UK

Vopak UK reports directly to the Chemicals Europe and Middle East & Africa division and is the British face to the Vopak network.

The four terminals, Ipswich, London, Teesside and Windmill are strategically placed in prime locations in major UK ports which allows for a fast and efficient service. The strength of the company is based upon a combination of experience, well trained and knowledgeable people adhering to the highest safety and quality standards. Vopak terminals can offer a unique access to chemical, fuel and biofuels markets.

With its links to the global Vopak network, the UK business provides access to a range of added value services and expertise.