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Our purpose is to enable smarter, cleaner global trade by empowering our clients and our people to make better informed decisions using our market-leading technology and intelligence; and in doing so, meet the demands of the world’s rapidly evolving maritime, Offshore, trade and energy markets.

BUSINESS MODEL

SMARTER DECISIONS. POWERED BY INTELLIGENCE.

HOW IT WORKS

Research

The Research division provides and sells data, analysis and intelligence covering every aspect of our markets, including shipping, trade, offshore and maritime. We provide clients with access to the information they need to operate their businesses more effectively. We earn revenue from digital offerings, typically recurring, alongside the provision of specialist services including data feeds, consultancy, valuations and market reports.

HOW IT WORKS

Broking

Our brokers act as intermediaries between shipping principals in all major global markets. We help the principals negotiate the terms of a voyage, a timecharter hire or a contract of affreightment. We also help clients contract newbuildings, buy and sell secondhand vessels, and arrange the scrapping of older tonnage. Additionally, we provide derivative broking services to enable principals to manage and mitigate their risks. We earn a broking commission based on the value of the freight, the hire or the asset. On our derivative broking services we earn commission based either on the underlying contract value or as a fixed fee per contract.

HOW IT WORKS

Financial

The Financial division provides full investment banking services, project finance and bespoke asset finance solutions to the shipping, offshore and natural resources markets. We help clients to manage risk, arrange funding for transactions and conclude deals in a complex ship finance landscape. We earn commissions and fees from these activities.

HOW IT WORKS

Support

The Support division provides the highest standards of support to the marine and offshore industries with 24/7 attendance at strategically located ports. Our services include port agency, project logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, crew travel and industrial supplies. We earn fixed agency fees and revenue from the sales of supplies.

HOW IT WORKS

Technology

Technology drives what we do and how we do it. We have intentionally embedded technology in all areas of our business. It’s how we continue to lead positive change in helping the maritime industry move towards smarter, cleaner global trade.

HOW IT WORKS

Research

The Research division provides and sells data, analysis and intelligence covering every aspect of our markets, including shipping, trade, offshore and maritime. We provide clients with access to the information they need to operate their businesses more effectively. We earn revenue from digital offerings, typically recurring, alongside the provision of specialist services including data feeds, consultancy, valuations and market reports.

HOW IT WORKS

Broking

Our brokers act as intermediaries between shipping principals in all major global markets. We help the principals negotiate the terms of a voyage, a timecharter hire or a contract of affreightment. We also help clients contract newbuildings, buy and sell secondhand vessels, and arrange the scrapping of older tonnage. Additionally, we provide derivative broking services to enable principals to manage and mitigate their risks. We earn a broking commission based on the value of the freight, the hire or the asset. On our derivative broking services we earn commission based either on the underlying contract value or as a fixed fee per contract.

HOW IT WORKS

Financial

The Financial division provides full investment banking services, project finance and bespoke asset finance solutions to the shipping, offshore and natural resources markets. We help clients to manage risk, arrange funding for transactions and conclude deals in a complex ship finance landscape. We earn commissions and fees from these activities.

HOW IT WORKS

Support

The Support division provides the highest standards of support to the marine and offshore industries with 24/7 attendance at strategically located ports. Our services include port agency, project logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, crew travel and industrial supplies. We earn fixed agency fees and revenue from the sales of supplies.

HOW IT WORKS

Technology

Technology drives what we do and how we do it. We have intentionally embedded technology in all areas of our business. It’s how we continue to lead positive change in helping the maritime industry move towards smarter, cleaner global trade.

OUR COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS

A leading reputation

Our clients remain loyal to us due to our end-to-end global offering, unrivalled service, breadth of knowledge and industry-leading range of products that span the maritime and financial markets.

The best people in the business

Our people are our most important asset, differentiating us from our competitors. We attract, retain and develop the best talent in the market, and our people have a track record of delivering for our global client base.

Understanding our clients’ needs

We understand the challenges our clients face in a rapidly evolving world, drawing on our expertise to provide them with tailored solutions and services and the intelligence and tools they need to make smarter and cleaner decisions.

Authoritative intelligence

Research sits at the heart of everything we do, enabling us to develop bespoke solutions for our clients and support them in making fully informed business decisions across their freight and asset-owning strategies.

Robust technology platforms and tools

Our investment in technology complements the expertise of our people and provides our clients with real-time intelligence for decision-making and innovative tools for trade.

Green Transition

Through our Green Transition offering, we are committed to supporting our stakeholders across the industry as they move towards a cleaner future for global trade.

Strong growth

Momentum

Experience

Track Record

IN ACTION

Meeting the demands of the world’s rapidly evolving maritime markets

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Regional Focus

India’s evolving shipping landscape: How Tanker and Dry Bulk markets have transformed over the last five years

Five years ago, India’s shipping sector was defined by pandemic-driven disruption. From volatile freight markets to severe operational constraints, both tanker and dry bulk segments were navigating historic uncertainty. Today, the landscape looks markedly different.

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Fireside Chat with Clarksons Offshore and Renewables Leaders
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Clarksons Offshore and Renewables Energy Leadership Fireside Chat

As global energy demand continues to rise, the way the world powers itself is becoming increasingly complex. In Clarksons’ latest fireside chat, senior leaders from across offshore oil, gas and renewables came together to discuss what offshore energy security looks like today and what it will mean in the years ahead.

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Achievement Derivatives Technology
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Clarksons Acquires Zuma Labs to Transform FFA Market Technology

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Zuma Labs Limited, a leading technology provider serving stakeholders in the Forward Freight Agreement and commodities markets.

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