Torm A/S (NASDAQ: TRMD) is an international shipping company specializing in the transportation of refined petroleum products. The firm owns and operates a modern fleet of product tankers, including both Handysize and MR vessels, which are designed to carry a broad range of clean petroleum cargoes such as gasoline, jet fuel and diesel. Torm’s core business revolves around voyage and time-charter contracts with major oil companies, trading houses and other energy sector clients around the world.
The company’s fleet is deployed on global trade routes, with particular focus on major refining and consumption regions in Europe, North America and Asia. Vessels under Torm’s management frequently call at key ports in the U.S. Gulf Coast, the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia, enabling the efficient movement of refined products between production centers and end markets. Torm leverages long-standing relationships with charterers to optimize vessel utilization and cargo scheduling.
Founded in Copenhagen in 1889 by shipping entrepreneurs Ditlev Torm and Christian Kampmann, Torm has evolved from a regional operator into a publicly traded maritime enterprise. Headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark, the company maintains operational offices in strategic locations such as Singapore, Houston and Hamburg to support its internationally distributed fleet. Torm’s heritage in tanker shipping underpins its expertise in vessel operations, safety standards and regulatory compliance.
In recent years, Torm has placed increased emphasis on environmental performance and digital innovation. The company has invested in energy-efficiency retrofits and optimized voyage planning systems to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Torm also participates in industry initiatives aimed at advancing sustainable shipping practices and meeting evolving regulatory requirements for cleaner maritime transport.