This page gives meanings or translations of some of the components of company names that occur on the website
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A/B | Abbreviation for Aktiebolag - public limited company (Swedish) |
| Compagnie de Navigation a Vapeur | Steam Navigation Company (French) |
| Dampskibsselskab | Steamship company (Swedish) |
| Gesellschaft | Society (German) |
| Handelsgesellschaft | Trading company (German) |
| Maatschapi | Partnership (Dutch) |
| Mekaniska | Mechanical (Swedish) |
| Rederi | Shipping Company (Swedish) |
| Scheepvaart | Navigation (Dutch) |
| Seeschiffahrt | Maritime transport (German) |
| Stoomvaart | Steam shipping (Dutch) |
| Verkstads | Engineering (Swedish) |