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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

Underpinned by research, built on data

Research is at the heart of all we do. From valuations and consultancy to data feeds and publications, we deal in facts and thorough analysis. Our unrivalled intelligence provides you with the insight you need to inform and rationalise strategies across your maritime activity.

HOW IT WORKS

Together we go further - faster

We’re market leaders because of the combined strength of the Group. From our wide global network to our deep authoritative intelligence, our broad integrated offering to our established reputation of excellence – the scope and scale of Clarksons’ operations are unrivalled.

HOW IT WORKS

Five leading business lines. One integrated offering

Research, broking, financial services, technology and port services - Clarksons unites five leading business lines in one powerful Group. We’re able to deliver bespoke end-to-end solutions, drawing expertise from across the business in the specific combination that best meets your needs.

HOW IT WORKS

Synergies through collaboration and cooperation

How we work together sets us apart. Our interdependent business areas combine to deliver a complete ecosystem of maritime services. Shared ideas, information flow and insight allow us to leverage synergies that boost efficiencies, maximise results and deliver the best value for clients.

HOW IT WORKS

Integrating technology for outstanding results

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

Underpinned by research, built on data

Research is at the heart of all we do. From valuations and consultancy to data feeds and publications, we deal in facts and thorough analysis. Our unrivalled intelligence provides you with the insight you need to inform and rationalise strategies across your maritime activity.

HOW IT WORKS

Together we go further - faster

We’re market leaders because of the combined strength of the Group. From our wide global network to our deep authoritative intelligence, our broad integrated offering to our established reputation of excellence – the scope and scale of Clarksons’ operations are unrivalled.

HOW IT WORKS

Five leading business lines. One integrated offering

Research, broking, financial services, technology and port services - Clarksons unites five leading business lines in one powerful Group. We’re able to deliver bespoke end-to-end solutions, drawing expertise from across the business in the specific combination that best meets your needs.

HOW IT WORKS

Synergies through collaboration and cooperation

How we work together sets us apart. Our interdependent business areas combine to deliver a complete ecosystem of maritime services. Shared ideas, information flow and insight allow us to leverage synergies that boost efficiencies, maximise results and deliver the best value for clients.

HOW IT WORKS

Integrating technology for outstanding results

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.

WHAT MAKES US DISTINCTIVE

We provide clients with authoritative intelligence

Research sits at the heart of everything we do. It allows us to produce and validate data, supply analysis and insight, and provide valuations across the shipping and Offshore markets. Powered by our rich market intelligence, we provide bespoke solutions that support clients to make fully informed business decisions across their freight and asset owning strategies.

We take time to understand our clients’ needs

We tailor our approach to each and every client, building long-term relationships as their trusted advisors. We work closely alongside our clients to understand the challenges they face in a rapidly evolving world, providing them with tailored solutions as well as the intelligence and tools they need to make smarter decisions.

We have a leading reputation built on a history of excellence

Our position at the heart of the shipping industry has been built over 170 years. We provide an end-to-end global service and our clients remain loyal to us due to our unrivalled offering, breadth of knowledge and industry-leading range of products that span the maritime and financial markets.

We have the best people in the business

The quality of our people has always been our biggest differentiating factor. We focus on attracting, retaining and developing the best talent in the market. With a track record of delivering for our global client base, our people are our most important asset. Dedicated to excellence, it’s our people that drive success for our clients.

We provide robust technology and tools

Our commitment to cutting-edge technology complements our people's expertise. By enabling our people with the latest technology, we help drive excellent service and timely, reliable intelligence. And through Maritech, we’re continuously investing in and developing innovative new solutions. By using our insight and innovative tools for trade to inform decision-making, we’re able to deliver on our ambition to provide bespoke client solutions that cannot be found elsewhere.

We facilitate smarter, cleaner, global trade

Clarksons has always been a wayfinder for the maritime industry and the challenge of tackling climate change is no different. As the green transition brings fundamental changes to shipping, trade, Offshore, energy and Renewables, we are committed to providing the data and intelligence to frame the critical decisions that stakeholders across our industry will need to make. We are dedicated to playing our role in a move towards a cleaner future for global trade.

STORIES FROM THE 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

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

Impact Green Transition Broking
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Positive change through cross-divisional collaboration

Our Green Transition team brings together experts from across the Group to deliver smarter and cleaner outcomes for our clients.

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Renewables Impact Financial
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Working together across the globe to build back better

As the world sharpens its focus on ‘building back better’, we're seeing demand from clients wanting to ‘pivot’ into the Offshore wind market.

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Achievement Towage and Salvage
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Clarksons completes a world-first route for rigs

Adrian Goodger explains the unique requirements for transporting the jackup rig Atlantic Amsterdam on an uninterrupted transit of the Northern Sea Route.

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