After more than four years of joint management, Jutlandia Terminal and Copco are now officially merging under the name Jutlandia Terminal A/S.
The merger combines two strong areas of expertise within chemical sales, handling, and energy logistics – providing customers with a single point of entry to a broader and more flexible product offering.
Roots, development, and strategic opportunities
Copco was founded in 1991 with roots in Jutlandia Terminal and has since built a solid foothold in the energy industry through three decades of dedicated ownership and motivated development. With a state-of-the-art tank facility and an extensive underground pipeline system, the company has established a unique competence profile. In 2021, Copco became part of Harbour Group Holding – in many ways returning to its origins, this time as a sister company to Jutlandia Terminal.
“By bringing the two companies together, we strengthen our focus and solutions within chemical sales and handling. This provides us with strategic opportunities we have not had before – including a larger product portfolio,” says Kristian Svarrer, owner of Harbour Group Holding.
“What matters to me is that we are uniting all our strengths in one department, so we can leverage synergies and create an even better product for our customers. At the same time, we gain sharper internal focus and a clearer profile in the market.”
Stronger solutions – same contact points
Since 2021, Michael Rühe has been director of both Jutlandia Terminal and Copco. He emphasises that the merger is built on years of close collaboration:
“We have already worked from the same set of values, the same strategic goals, and with shared support functions. For customers, it makes perfect sense that we now gather activities under Jutlandia Terminal – a one-stop shop with greater efficiency, faster decision-making, and a more targeted product for the entire market.”
He states that the merger will not affect customer contact points:
“It is the same people customers will call, but behind the scenes there is now a larger and more agile organization with a wider range of services.”
Complementary strengths – ready for the future
With the merger, Copco’s technical strengths – tank plant operations and chemical sales – are united with Jutlandia’s terminal and chemical handling setup at the Port of Esbjerg.
“The infrastructure has always been designed to support one another,” says Michael Rühe. “Together we can design solutions that are even better adapted to the market. Many of the tasks Copco has handled until now can, going forward, be delivered at larger scale and with greater efficiency through Jutlandia Terminal’s infrastructure for the energy sector.”
He also highlights the impact on employees:
“Copco’s team will become part of a larger unit and gain access to more resources. Jutlandia’s existing chemical department will be strengthened with new competencies, and everyone will have the opportunity to focus even more on their core tasks.”
The new department at Jutlandia Terminal will henceforth be called Chemical & Logistics and will be led by General Manager Gert Møller Nielsen, who will expand his area of responsibility to also cover Copco’s business activities. Gert brings significant experience from the Oil & Gas/Energy sector, having led Jutlandia’s Chemicals, Logistics & Customs department, and will contribute his many years of expertise to the benefit of customers, suppliers, and Jutlandia Terminal alike.
Ready for the next chapter
The merger provides Harbour Group Holding with a unified and stronger offering to the energy sector.
“With this merger, we ensure that we can offer the market more and more efficient solutions within chemicals and logistics – both for oil & gas and the green energy sector,” says Michael Rühe.
From November 1, 2025, Copco will officially change its name to Jutlandia Terminal A/S, and all operations, customer contact, and communication will henceforth take place under one brand.