Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) is a leading global maritime industry group. WW offers logistics solutions and maritime services through a worldwide network embracing some 14 000 employees at just over 330 offices in roughly 72 countries. Joint ventures included, the group employs almost 18 800 people at more than 450 offices in some 75 nations. The WW group has an annual turnover of roughly USD 2.6 billion (2007) and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Founded on 1 October 1861 in Tønsberg, it now ranks among Norway's most global enterprises. The head office at Lysaker outside Oslo is one of the leading Norwegian centres for international maritime expertise.