av Bjarte Arnesen | nov 22, 2019
As a consequence of the UECC engagement and that Smith-Kielland now had some experience in how to run a helicopter company, Hesnes Air, a commercial helicopter operation, was established.
av Bjarte Arnesen | nov 22, 2019
In 1994, Mr. Smith-Kielland was asked by NYK to run United European Car Carriers (UECC) in Grimstad. UECC was, and still is, a leading provider of European short sea roro transportation. Smith-Kielland accepted after being offered a helicopter to commute back and...
av Bjarte Arnesen | nov 22, 2019
In 1974, Pål Smith-Kielland established his first company, Hesnes Shipping AS. His idea was to be a specialized shipbroker in the car carrier market. From his stay in Tokyo, Mr. Smith-Kielland had established a business relationship with Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK)...
