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ABOUT US

We are at the heart of global shipping

We offer a complete ecosystem of maritime services, covering ship broking, research, finance, digital tools, port services and green-driven advisory services. Our integrated offering is powered by intelligence, giving you authoritative insight, industry know-how and smarter solutions. With unrivalled reach, expertise and depth of experience, we’re able to partner with clients across every sector.

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Employees around the world

2,100+

Countries

25

Global team

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BUSINESS MODEL

Integrated service offering, powered by intelligence

Partnering with Clarksons maritime services gives you access to five industry-leading business lines within one powerful group. We flex and fit our in-house expertise to meet your individual requirements. The combined strength of our service offerings sets us apart, allowing us to deliver bespoke solutions, tailored to your business needs.

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PURPOSE AND CULTURE

Delivered by specialists you can rely on

The pioneering, wayfinder spirit that started Clarksons is still with us today as we continue leading the way for the industry. Our mission is to enable smarter, cleaner global trade and create sustainable, positive change. Using market-leading technology, we develop innovative solutions that support you to make better-informed decisions and deliver on your objectives.

Our purpose
STORIES

How are brokers helping to drive the fuelling transition?

It is undisputable that we need to drive a lower-carbon future and meet the IMO's 2050 net-zero target, but the procrastination we’re witnessing around fuel choice is delaying progress.

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A responsible business

Compliance

Clarksons is committed to doing business with integrity and complying with all applicable laws. As our industry faces increased compliance obligations particularly in respect of global sanctions and money laundering, our best-in-class compliance programme has been tailored to protect Clarksons and support our clients to fulfil their own compliance commitments.

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Offshore Renewables
News

Clarksons Appoints Rouven Willner as Head of Offshore Renewables, Singapore

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Rouven Willner as Head of Offshore Renewables in Singapore. Rouven joined Clarksons in 2018 as an Offshore Broker in our Hamburg office. With over 12 years of experience in the offshore wind industry, he brings deep expertise and strategic insight to this new role.

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News

Clarksons expands Derivatives offering with launch of Container FFA desk

Clarksons is pleased to announce the expansion of its Derivatives department with the launch of a dedicated Containers Forward Freight Agreements (FFA) desk, enabling clients to hedge against the volatility of container freight rates through futures contracts.

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Shipping Research
Insights

LNG Shipping: Short-Term Headwinds, Long-Term Growth

In this week’s Analysis, we profile an LNG shipping market experiencing short-term headwinds (“spot” day rates hit record lows in early 2025 and remain well below trend) while anticipating a significant expansion phase (we expect trade volumes to grow 60% by the end of the decade). Not for the first time, it seems a case of ships delivering on time while projects have slipped back.

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