About us
The Company
Christiania Shipping’s core business lays in its subsidiaries, Christiania Chemical, Christiania Gas and Christiania Energy. With a strong culture and team of people , Christiania Shipping operate and manage a fleet of more than 40 vessels.
Part of Eitzen Group 
Christiania companies parent company, Eitzen Group, is a family-owned maritime organization headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with a rich legacy dating back to its establishment in 1883 by Captain Camillo Eitzen.
With over 140 years of invaluable shipping experience, the group has transformed into a leading global entity. Today, the Eitzen Group is actively involved in a broad spectrum of maritime services, encompassing shipping, trading, logistics, technology, and financing. Synonymous with excellence and innovation, the Eitzen Group continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the maritime sector.
Purpose, Mission & Vision
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Christiania Shipping has defined a brand platform based on our vision, values and guidelines for our Code of Conduct. Our brand platform forms the foundation of our business practices on a daily basis and has an influence on our colleagues, business partners and customers. Not least, it describes the ethical standards that we request in our behavior, policies and procedures.
Values
Respect
- We practice positive and clear communication
- We embrace diversity
- We share and value opinions
- We are loyal to decisions
Integrity
- We are honest
- We are consistent
- We are fair in our actions
- We are innovative
Trust
- We maintain high ethics
- We are reliable
- We do what we promise
- We have transparency in our business practice
Dedication
- We care about each other
- We work responsible and safe
- We deliver the best solution to our customers
- We bring staff ashore and at sea closer together
Ownership Structure
Being part of a group ownership structure with Eitzen Avanti AS presents a unique opportunity to engage in a collaborative environment that leverages the strengths and resources of a diverse portfolio of companies. As a member of this collective, each entity, while operating semi-autonomously, benefits from the shared vision and support of the parent company.
Eitzen Avanti AS oversees a network that includes Christiania Shipping A/S at its core, which in turn branches out into specialized subsidiaries like Christiania Chemical A/S, Christiania Energy A/S, and Christiania Gas A/S.
This structure allows for focused expertise in each subsidiary while maintaining a cohesive strategic direction. The subsidiaries are empowered to innovate within their niches, driving industry-specific advancements that contribute to the group’s overall market resilience.
Board of Directors
Axel Camillo Eitzen
Chairman
- Axel is Chairman of the Board in Christiania Shipping and the Eitzen Group as fourth-generation shipowner
- He was the majority owner, CEO and Chairman of the Board in Eitzen Chemical ASA, Eitzen Bulk, A/S Eitzen Gas A/S and Eitzen Maritime Services ASA.
- Previously served as Chairman of the Board for GARD, and Board member in DNV and the Norwegian Shipowners Association
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ETH, and a degree in economics
Fridtjof Camillo Eitzen
Director
- Fridtjof is the CEO of Christiania Shipping, CEO of Høglund AS, CEO of Zen AS and Senior Partner in the Eitzen Group as fifth generation
- Previously held technical positions in DNV and GOLAR LNG
- Member of the Board of Directors in Christiania Shipping, of which he previously served as Chairman
- MSc Naval architecture from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NHH)
- CFA/MBA Corporate Finance from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU
Axel Stove Lorentzen
Director
- Axel has 40 years experience in shipping both on the owning and brokering side.
- He held senior or executive positions with Lorentzen & Stemoco AS from 1981 and is currently the Chairman of the Board at NorthCape.
- Mr. Stove Lorentzen was a member of the Executive Committee of BIMCO from 2001-2004, the Vice President from 2005 to 2006, as well as a board member of Nordic American Tankers Shipping Ltd. listed in New York, from 1995-2001.
- Graduated with a degree from University of Innsbruck in 1978
Nicolai Catincho Eitzen
Director
- Nicolai is the CEO of E Capital AS and Partner in the Eitzen Group as fifth generation
- He previously held positions at Pareto Securities AS and was Partner at NorthCape AS in Singapore and Oslo.
- Member of the Board of Directors in Eitzen AS and previously served on the Board of Directors in Christiania Gas
- BSc with Honors in Management and Economics from the University of St. Andrews
Leadership Team
Fridtjof Camillo Eitzen
CEO
- Fridtjof is the CEO of Christiania Shipping, CEO of Høglund AS, CEO of Zen AS and Senior Partner in the Eitzen Group as fifth generation
- Previously held technical positions in DNV and GOLAR LNG
- Member of the Board of Directors in Christiania Shipping, of which he previously served as Chairman
- MSc Naval architecture from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NHH)
- CFA/MBA Corporate Finance from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Snorre Krogstad
CFO
- Snorre is a finance professional with more than 20 years of experience within international banking and shipping
- Previously held the position as CFO in Norwegian Car Carriers, AWILCO LNG and Camillo Eitzen & Co ASA
- Previously served as member of the Board in Christiania Shipping
- BSc in Business Administration and Management from the University of Vermont, USA
Torben Larsen
COO and Head of Chemicals
- Torben has spent his entire career on the owning side in the chemical tanker industry
- Started his career as trainee with Herning Shipping A/S in 1984
- He has been working for Armada Shipping, Parcel Tankers Services, Copenhagen Tankers, Clipper Tankers and Nordic Tankers
- Mainly on the Chartering side with chemical tankers up to 25,000 dwt, and with various managerial responsibilities
- In 2014 Torben became head of Chartering for Herning Shipping A/S, when it was still part of the Nordic Tankers organisation
Øystein Brekke
Technical Director
- Øystein has more than 12 years experience from ship management and owner’s technical within LPG, tankers and PCTCs
- Previously held technical positions in Solvang, Norwegian Car Carriers and V-Ships
- Project experience within shipping, ship newbuilding, Oil & Gas, Sox scrubbers, LNG handling systems and subsea structures
- MSc in Naval architecture from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Anne Sofie Reimann
Chief Accounting & Reporting Officer
- Anne Sofie has 10 years experience as an external auditor in PwC and Deloitte primarily serving large and listed enterprises within the shipping industry
- MSc in Business Economics and Auditing from Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
- MSC in Marketing and Communication from Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
Rune E. Lorentsen
Head of Gas
- Rune began his career at sea and has spent the past 15 years working onshore
- He started as a deck cadet with Maersk Line in 1997 and stayed until 2008
- His onshore career has focused on operations and performance in the small chemical tanker segment,
- Previously held positions in Clipper Tankers, Nordic Tankers, and Crystal Nordic
History Timeline
1963
Herning Shipping is established by the Lysgaard family to supply their Uno-X gas stations franchise in Denmark
2000
Office established in Golfe Juan, France
2004
Fleet renewal program is initiated
2007
Herning Shipping partly sold to management, while founding family Lysgaard maintains a 29% stake
2007-2010
More than 45 vessels are controlled at its peak and WAF COA coverage is beginning to develop
2011
Triton acquires Herning Shipping
2014
Financial restructuring of Herning Shipping – Herning Shipping separated from Nordic Tankers and no longer considered as being affiliated companies
2015
Herning office closes and all DK based activities moves to Copenhagen – All Danish commercial and technical activities are outsourced to Nordic Tankers
2017
Herning Shipping manages 21 owned and chartered vessels
2018
ANE Shipping AS acquired Herning Shipping A/S (100%) Herning Shipping A/S renamed Christiania Shipping A/S and moved to new headquarter in Copenhagen, Denmark. Streamline commercial, operation, administration
2019
Technical upgrading:
- 12 vessels drydocked
- Changed Tech Man
- Suntech Ship Management
- TB Marine
2020
- Reorganizing the owner structure
- Refinancing of the company
2023
ANE Shipping changed its name to Eitzen Avanti AS
2023
Eitzen Avanti has acquired B-Gas A/S from Bergshav
2024
Christiania Shipping acquire Navquim