Saga Welco is an international shipping company providing quality transportation solutions for forest products, breakbulk, project cargo and bulk cargoes worldwide. Saga Welco AS Saga Welco AS is one of the world's leading operators of Open Hatch Gantry Crane (OHGC) vessels, specializing in the transportation of forest products and other specialized cargoes. With a fleet of 48 sophisticated vessel
s, supported by experienced professionals across our global network, Saga Welco provides reliable and sustainable ocean transportation services to customers around the world. Headquartered in Tønsberg, Norway, the company operates through regional offices in Savannah, Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, São Paulo, Vancouver, Antwerp, Livorno, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai and Bergen. Originally established in 2014 through the combination of the open hatch activities of NYK and Westfal-Larsen, Saga Welco has built a strong position in the global breakbulk and forest products market. Following the completion of the ownership transition in 2026, Saga Welco is now a wholly owned member of the NYK Group, one of the world's leading shipping and logistics companies. Together with NYK, Saga Welco remains committed to delivering safe, efficient and customer-focused transportation solutions while supporting sustainable global trade.