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Selfinvest and USTC back on track with solid profit after two challenging years

Substantial losses in Africa within subsidiary Bunker Holding have weighed heavily on the financial performance of Selfinvest and USTC over the past two years.

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Selfinvest and USTC back on track with solid profit after two challenging years

Following two financial years marked by significant losses in subsidiaries, Selfinvest and USTC on Tuesday (30 June) said they are back on track, delivering a profit before tax and special items of more than DKK 1 billion, securing a place among the Group’s Top Five financial results.

While USTC serves as the parent company for the Østergaard family’s operating companies, Selfinvest is the family office, which includes ownership of Selected Car Group as well as investment activities and property assets.

Since USTC was founded as a small local shipping company on the shores of Denmark, the maritime industry has been the driving force behind its expansion. However, substantial losses in Africa within subsidiary Bunker Holding have weighed heavily on the financial performance of Selfinvest and USTC over the past two years. With these extraordinary losses now fully recognised, the Group has regained momentum and delivered the fourth-best financial result in its 150-year history.

As a conglomerate operating in a range of industries, the Group’s diversified ownership strategy has again demonstrated strength and resilience. Bunker Holding, SDK FREJA, Uni-Tankers, and CM Biomass each delivered a profit before tax and special items exceeding DKK 100 million. Combined, the Group generated a profit before tax and special items of more than DKK 1 billion on revenue of DKK 100 billion.

“It is obviously encouraging to deliver a solid financial result with the majority of our companies contributing positively. But we are not where we need to be. As a Group, we are in the middle of a transformation, where volatile global trade and unpredictable geopolitical shifts are no longer the exception but the norm. We need to further strengthen our adaptability and commercial discipline across all our companies to maintain the positive momentum,” says Nina Østergaard, Co-owner and CEO of USTC.

During the past year, USTC launched the extensive cultural programme Founder’s Mentality, designed to revitalise the shared culture and core values that drives the Group forward: business acumen, leadership, and decency.

Selfinvest delivered a strong financial year, benefiting in part from favourable financial market conditions while also generating significant investment outperformance. 2026 also marked the completion of the family office’s largest-ever construction project, Kabelbyen in Middelfart, Denmark, which will house a number of the Group’s companies as well as external tenants.

“As stewards of the Østergaard family’s activities for both current and future generations, our responsibility is to ensure stability while remaining agile. Over the past year, we have focused heavily on integrating Selfinvest and USTC organisationally, increasing our visibility through rebranding, and further strengthening the financial platform that is the cornerstone of our active ownership of the individual companies,” says Mikkel Hammershøj, CEO of Selfinvest.

During the 2025/26 financial year, three Group companies appointed new Chief Executive Officers. Peder Møller was appointed in Bunker Holding, Steen Borgholm in Selected Car Group, and Thomas Lausten in Unit IT. 

Alongside the high-profile CEO appointments, USTC has strengthened several of its boards. Henrik Andersen, Group President and CEO of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, recently joined the Board of Bunker Holding as Vice Chairman and will also serve on the Board of USTC.

After 14 years of service on the Group’s boards, USTC’s current Vice Chairman, Klaus Nyborg, will step down and hand over his responsibilities to Christian Junker, who already serves as Chairman of CM Biomass and the Danish construction company Guldfeldt A/S, which he co-owns with Torben Østergaard-Nielsen.

Over the past month, additional USTC companies have strengthened their boards with highly respected business leaders, including Tina Revsbech, CEO of Maersk Tankers, and Mads Peter Zacho, CEO of Navigator Gas. In addition, board professional and adviser Kenneth Steengaard, together with Peter Appel, Partner at Gorrissen Federspiel, have joined boards within the USTC Group.

The Board of Directors of USTC will henceforth comprise Torben Østergaard-Nielsen (Chairman), Christian Junker (Vice Chairman), Nina Østergaard, Mia Østergaard Rechnitzer, Peter Appel, Jeppe Christiansen, and Henrik Andersen.

 

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Published: 1 July, 2026

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Hafnia Pools surpasses 170 vessels, achieves FuelEU Maritime compliance

In announcing the company’s Q1 2026 financial results, it said five vessels joined Hafnia Pools during the first quarter of the year, bringing the total number of Pool Partners to 24 across segments.

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Hafnia Pools surpasses 170 vessels, achieves FuelEU Maritime compliance

Singapore-headquartered tanker operator Hafnia on Wednesday (24 June) the company closed Q1 2026 with more than 170 vessels trading across its pool platform.

In announcing the company’s Q1 2026 financial results, it said five vessels joined Hafnia Pools during the first quarter of the year, bringing the total number of Pool Partners to 24 across segments.

Since November 2025, vessels entering the Pools have had an average age of six years or younger, further strengthening the competitiveness and earnings capability of the platform. 

This continued inflow of modern tonnage supports Hafnia’s focus on maintaining an efficient and attractive fleet profile, while enhancing the long-term value proposition for Pool Partners.

In Hafnia’s MR Pool, six owners now each have three or more vessels committed.

During Q1 2026, Hafnia Pools successfully met the EU’s FuelEU Maritime requirements for 2025. Across the Pool, 108 vessels collectively exceeded the emissions limits; however, by working together under a “pooling” system, this was balanced out. By using cleaner vessels, biofuel, and purchased emissions credits, the Pools avoided penalties and achieved meaningful cost savings for partners.

This outcome reflects strong collaboration across Hafnia’s commercial, operational, and compliance teams, as well as constructive engagement with all Document of Compliance holders as regulations such as FuelEU come into full force.

In June 2026, Hafnia Pools further strengthened Partner engagement and alignment through its bi-annual Pool Board meeting, taking place during Posidonia in Greece.

Peter Kolding, VP Chartering Regional Trades & Pool Management, said: “As we move further into 2026, our focus remains on delivering consistent commercial results, strengthening the value proposition for all Pool Partners, and continuing to build on the close cooperation between our Chartering and Operations teams that underpins the success of the Hafnia Pools.

“I am encouraged to see that our commercial performance and efforts in staying close to our partners are paying off as we enjoy growing support from many of those same partners. It indicates that we are on the right path and energizes us to continue doing everything we can to improve even further.”

 

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Published: 26 June, 2026

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Bunker Holding exceeds FY2025/26 forecast despite geopolitical headwinds

Bunker Holding delivered a gross profit of USD 424 million and a profit before tax of USD 73 million, exceeding the Group’s expectations for the year.

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Bunker Holding on Tuesday (16 June) said it delivered a strong performance in the financial year 2025/2026 despite continued uncertainty across global markets. 

The year was shaped by geopolitical developments, evolving trade flows, periods of heightened market volatility, and strong competition.

These conditions were further amplified by developments in the Middle East, which added complexity across global energy markets and shipping routes. 

In response, Bunker Holding focused on getting closer to customers and understanding the different challenges faced across shipping segments. This enabled faster decision-making, greater agility under pressure, and allowed the Group to respond effectively while continuing to support customers reliably.

Against this backdrop, Bunker Holding delivered a gross profit of USD 424 million and a profit before tax of USD 73 million, exceeding the Group’s expectations for the year. Equity increased to USD 342 million.

Revenue amounted to USD 13.1 billion, a decrease of 4% compared to the previous year. The decline primarily reflected lower average oil prices during the financial year, despite periods of heightened market volatility and stronger pricing towards the end of the period.

“This year, we have taken important steps to strengthen Bunker Holding for the future. We have simplified parts of the organisation, brought teams closer together, and made the changes needed to make us more focused and efficient. Our markets remained challenging and unpredictable, but I am pleased with both the result we have delivered and the progress we have made,” said Peder Møller, CEO of Bunker Holding.        

Looking ahead to 2026/27, Bunker Holding anticipates intense market competition alongside continued investments in low- and zero-carbon fuel projects and partnerships.

Changes to the Board of Directors

Bunker Holding said the company is strengthening its Board of Directors with the appointment of several new members and a new Chairman of the Board.

Nina Østergaard, CEO and co-owner of USTC, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board, while Henrik Andersen, Group President and CEO of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, will join as Vice Chairman. Tina Revsbech, CEO of Maersk Tankers, and Kenneth Steengaard, Chairman of the Board of Global Risk Management, will join the Board as new members.

At the same time, current Chairman Klaus Nyborg and Board member Peter Frederiksen will step down from the Board.

Nina Østergaard, incoming Chairman of the Board, said: “I am excited to take on the role as Chairman of Bunker Holding at an important time in the company’s development. Bunker Holding has a strong market position, a clear strategic direction, and significant opportunities ahead. I am also pleased to welcome Henrik Andersen, Tina Revsbech, and Kenneth Steengaard to the Board. They each bring valuable experience and perspectives, and I am particularly pleased that we have attracted such strong international profiles as Henrik and Tina, whose leadership experience from Vestas and Maersk Tankers will further strengthen the Board and support the company’s continued development.”

The addition of Kenneth Steengaard moves Bunker Holding closer to its sister-company Global Risk Management and adds important insight into risk management.

Bunker Holding founder and co-owner Torben Østergaard-Nielsen thanked the departing Board members for their contributions to the company.

 

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Published: 17 June, 2026

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Singapore-based Uni-Fuels marine fuel volumes up by 58% on year in Q1 2026

Firm reported that marine fuel volumes increased 58% year-over-year to over 140,000 mt during Q1 2026, reflecting increased commercial activities and customer engagements across key markets.

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Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels), a global provider of marine fuel solutions headquartered in Singapore, on Tuesday (26 May) announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

The company reported that marine fuel volumes increased 58% year-over-year to over 140,000 metric tonnes (mt) during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting increased commercial activities and customer engagements across key markets.

Revenue during that period increased 64% year-over-year to USD 83.2 million, supported primarily by higher marine fuel trading volumes and expanded commercial activities, while gross profit increased 85% year-over-year to USD 1.8 million.

Gross profit margin improved to 2.2% in the first quarter of 2026 from 1.9% in the same period last year.

Uni-Fuels posted a net loss of USD 376,087 for the quarter, compared to USD 83,513 in Q1 2025. 

Following a stronger-than-expected first quarter 2026 performance and improved visibility on commercial activities, the company is increasing its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of USD 320 million to USD 340 million up from its prior guidance of USD 310 million to USD 330 million.

“We are encouraged by a promising start to 2026, which reflects the continued execution of our growth strategy,” said Mr. Koh Kuan Hua, Chief Executive Officer of Uni-Fuels. 

“During the quarter, we delivered year-over-year growth in revenue and marine fuel volumes, and improved gross margins. Operational performance remained strong, although quarterly results were impacted by a net loss primarily attributable to corporate communication expenses incurred during the period. 

“We remain focused on building on this momentum through disciplined execution of our growth initiatives, driving consistent performance, and improving returns on capital. Based on our strong first quarter performance and improving commercial visibility, we are pleased to raise our full year 2026 revenue outlook to USD 320 million – USD 340 million.”

 

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Published: 29 May, 2026

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