Eitzen Group is a family-owned maritime organization headquartered in Oslo. Established in 1883 by Camillo Eitzen, the group has 140 years of shipping experience and is today headed by fourth-generation descendant Axel C. Eitzen together with his sons Fridtjof C. Eitzen and Nicolai C. Eitzen.
The main activity for the group today is Eitzen Avanti/ Christiania Shipping, a chemical and liquefied petroleum gas owner and operator with a combined fleet of close to 40 vessels, including newbuilds, in addition to ownership in Zen, Hoglund, Wavefoil and E Capital.
“Cooperation between the Eitzen Group and Japanese shipowners and shipyards can be traced back to the late 1990s and we continue to strengthen our relationships and friendships in Japan,” Nicolai C. Eitzen said.
A number of vessels have been ordered from Japanese shipyards, with the latest being two stainless steel chemical tankers from Murakami Hide to be delivered in 2025 and 2026.
Cooperation between the Eitzen Group and Japanese shipowners and shipyards can be traced back to the late 1990s and we continue to strengthen our relationships and friendships in Japan.
Nicolai C. Eitzen, Chief Executive Officer of E Capital and Partner at Eitzen Group
The extraordinarily strong relationship between the Eitzen Group and its Japanese counterparts has also yielded opportunities on the financing side with Japanese sale and lease-back transactions.
Established in 2023, E Capital is building on the long-standing cooperation between the Eitzen Group and Japanese owners and financing institutions. The company intends to facilitate business for other owners so they can experience the benefits of conducting business in Japan.
Led by Nicolai C. Eitzen, E Capital is a specialized financial arranger focusing on the Japanese financing market. Over the past eight years, Eitzen has developed lasting partnerships and a strong track record in Japan.
Alongside Didrik E. Bahre, he is bringing together reputable Western shipowners with Japanese financing institutions.
The company’s successful long-term vision is built on years of diligent collaboration and a commitment to integrity. E Capital has already concluded several financial transactions with owners and banks in Japan’s Kyushu, Shikoku and Chugoku regions.
“The trustworthiness and respect of Japanese shipowners, financiers and trading houses is second to none and we look forward to continue working together,” Nicolai C. Eitzen said.
“We are determined to develop E Capital’s reputation, strong presence and experience to become the preferred financial arranger in Japan. For companies looking to conduct business with professional, honorable and hardworking people, Japan is the right place. In line with this, E Capital is the right partner.”
