In May 2009 Wilson established a new office in Russia; Wilson Murmansk Ltd. The official opening was held on 28th May 2009 with more than 60 customers and guests present. The establishment of Wilson Murmansk is a prolongation of Wilson’s already existing presence in Russia. Wilson’s vessels have been transporting different bulk cargoes to and from Russian ports for many years and the company has since 1995 been running Wilson Crewing Agency in Arkhangelsk.-- -- Wilson Murmansk Ltd. aims to take care of Wilson's commercial interests in different projects in Russia including Shtokman and the development of the Murmansk transportation network. The office will also assist in coordinating Wilson’s port calls in Murmansk including settling potential operational problems, crewing matters and the full spectre of transport and cargo including organizing of stevedoring, storage, forwarding, agency services and custom clearance.-- -- Having one of Europe’s largest fleets with more than 100 vessels and good long term relations with leading Russian agencies, forwarding companies, stevedoring companies and custom brokers, Wilson Murmansk is prepared to meet future challenges in Russian and European trade.
