J. J. Ugland

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J. J. Ugland Holding AS
Type Private
Founded 1930
Headquarters Grimstad, Norway
Area served Global
Industry Shipping
Revenue NOK 1,190 million (2006)
Operating income NOK 455 million (2006)
Net income NOK 326 million (2006)
Owner Johan Jørgen Ugland
Employees 698 (2007)
Website www.jjuc.no

The J. J. Ugland Companies is a group of shipping companies based in Grimstad, Norway. The group consists of eleven handysize bulk carriers, eight tankers, nine barges, six heavy weight crane vessels and two tug boats. The company also owns the Nymo yard.

Shipping is performed by the subsidiaryies A/S Uglands Rederi and Ugland Shipping AS while bulk shipping is performed by Ugland Bulk Transport A/S. Operation of the barges is performed by the Stavanger-based Ugland Construction AS. Technical management is performed by Ugland Marine Services AS.