On December 1st 1966, Jean Van Stappen took over the bunkering business of Karel Willemen, where he had acquired years of experience. He himself stood at the wheel of the Pennsylvania, a barge carrying 20.000 litres gas oil. His wife took care of the paperwork.
In those early days, the activity consisted in transportation for various gas oil companies. As the fleet expanded, Van Stappen developed into a group of three companies, each with its own speciality:
Thanks to experienced skippers, a competent administrative staff, a dynamic management and more than 35 years experience in the shipping sector, we efficiently service our customers. But the main strength of our company is the strong commitment of a dynamic family business, ready to serve customers and their ships day and night.