History


1972
1973
1974
Oiltanking founded

  • Oiltanking is founded in Hamburg. The logistics infrastructure of Mabanaft, which includes the terminals in Hamburg, Karlsruhe, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, and Ghent, becomes a part of the new, independent company.
Oil crisis

  • Oil crisis affects both customers and Oiltanking.

  • Oiltanking constructs a terminal in Honau, Germany.
Establishment of OT Houston

  • Oiltanking acquires a large parcel of land, with water and rail connections, in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. - the beginning of Oiltanking of Texas Inc.