Wilh. Wilhelmsen was established by Morten Wilhelm Wilhelmsen in 1861. Throughout its almost 150 years history, the company has developed from a traditional shipping company to a maritime industry group.

Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA is a newly incorporated company (2010), which continues the shipping and logistics activities previously conducted in the Wilh. Wilhelmsen group (renamed Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA).