Odfjell Terminals Charleston


Total storage capacity (cbm)

412415

Number of tanks

128

Odfjell ownership share (%)

51

A world-class terminal at the heart of the U.S. Gulf chemical corridor. Built to handle complex products with global reach and operational precision.

Odfjell Terminals Houston (OTH) is located at the entrance of the Houston Ship Channel and plays a critical role in the import, export, and distribution of bulk liquid chemicals. As one of the most advanced independent terminals in the world, OTH supports both regional industry and global trade.

The terminal is equipped with systems for pressurization, nitrogen blanketing, heating, and vapor recovery, and is easily accessible for sea-going tankers, barges, rail tank cars and road tank trucks. Since the American distribution network is heavily dependent on rail and road infrastructure, OTH is well equipped with broad rail tank car and road tank truck handling facilities.

OTH is ISO-certified, a Responsible Care® partner, and a Foreign Trade Zone facility, offering both operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

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Wide view of Odfjell terminal showing pipelines, steam, and chemical storage tanks under clear sky.
Rail tank car at Odfjell terminal with spherical chemical storage tanks in background.
Worker loading chemical tank truck at Odfjell terminal with spherical storage tanks in the background.

Facts & figures

Total storage capacity 419,187 cbm
Number of tanks 127
Mild steel 85
Coated tanks 12 (coatings vary from zinc to chemline)
Stainless steel tanks 42; 112,985 cbm
Stainless steel spheres 2; 6897 cbm
Tank size ranges 340-9,500 cbm
Products Chemicals, petroleum, acids, edible oils
Special handling Heating, cooling, circulation, insulation available
Blending No
Drumming No
Railcar facilities 114 loading stations
Truck facilities 14 loading stations
Marine facilities 2 deep sea berths, 4 berths for barges
Berth (Wharf 1 & 2) 650+ LOA – 40 feet draft
Berth (Barges) 4 x 30,000 bbls barge docks, 12 feet draft maximum
Services 24/7
Accreditations ISO/Responsible Care, FTZ
Nitrogen availability Yes
Freshwater availability Yes – upon request

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Houston, USA

Adrian Lenning
Adrian Lenning

Managing Director, Terminals

Adrian Lenning (1980) joined Odfjell as Global Head of Terminals in 2019. Prior to Odfjell, he has held various managerial roles in infrastructure focused private equity and M&A advisory. Adrian holds an MSc in Economics (Siviløkonom) from NHH and is a CFA charterholder. He has extensive experience as board director, having served as non-executive director on boards in Europe, the US, Brazil and in Asia. Fluent in Norwegian, English and Portuguese, while business proficient in Italian and Spanish. Norwegian citizen. Owns 16,121 A-shares, no options.

Alena Pedersen
Alena Pedersen

VP Corporate IT

Alessandro Souza
Alessandro Souza

Commercial Manager