Rotterdam, the Netherlands — October 2025 — Dutch shipping company ForestWave Group has announced the acquisition of Noordriver Shipping, including all its business activities and staff, as part of a strategic expansion in the European project cargo and port agency market.
The integration, effective immediately, marks the consolidation of two long-time partners in the maritime transport sector. Noordriver Shipping, based in Rotterdam, has built a strong reputation in dry bulk chartering, project and heavy-lift cargo logistics, and port agency services.
ForestWave confirmed that Noordriver’s existing operations will continue under the new structure, supported by ForestWave’s broader logistics network and commercial reach. “Our goal is to build on a relationship founded on trust and shared values, while ensuring continuity for customers and employees,” the company said in a statement.
The move comes amid growing demand for flexible, multi-sector shipping solutions across Europe’s offshore energy, construction, and industrial supply chains. By integrating Noordriver’s brokerage and agency expertise, ForestWave aims to strengthen its service portfolio across chartering, vessel management, and end-to-end logistics.
This acquisition is expected to improve operational efficiency and provide ForestWave with greater access to project cargo and specialized transport markets. Both teams will continue working under the ForestWave name, with all previous Noordriver contact points remaining active.
ForestWave, headquartered in the Netherlands, operates a fleet focused on multipurpose and dry bulk vessels and provides comprehensive logistics solutions across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
