# Clarksons > Clarksons (A part of Clarkson PLC) is the world's largest shipbroking and maritime services group, operating across 70+ offices in 25 countries with over 2,250 employees. The group provides an integrated ecosystem of services spanning broking, financial services, research, port services, and technology - all underpinned by data and market intelligence. ## About the Group - [About Us](https://www.clarksons.com/home/about-us/): Overview of Clarksons as a global maritime services group. - [Strategy](https://www.clarksons.com/home/about-us/strategy/): The group's strategic priorities and long-term direction. - [Services](https://www.clarksons.com/home/about-us/services/): Summary of the full range of services offered across the group. - [Purpose and Culture](https://www.clarksons.com/home/about-us/purpose-and-culture/): Mission, values, and the ethos behind how Clarksons operates. - [Leadership](https://www.clarksons.com/home/about-us/leadership/): Executive and senior leadership team profiles. - [Business Model](https://www.clarksons.com/home/investors/business-model/): How the five integrated business lines create value for clients. ## Broking - [Broking Overview](https://www.clarksons.com/broking/): Introduction to Clarksons' shipbroking capabilities. - [Chartering](https://www.clarksons.com/broking/chartering/): Chartering services across tankers, dry cargo, gases, containers, car carriers, and more. - [Sale & Purchase](https://www.clarksons.com/broking/sale-and-purchase/): Vessel sale and purchase advisory and brokerage. - [Offshore](https://www.clarksons.com/broking/offshore/): Broking for offshore support vessels, rigs, subsea, and accommodation. - [Renewables](https://www.clarksons.com/broking/renewables/): Offshore shipbroking, transport & installation, and marine advisory for the renewables sector. - [Derivatives](https://www.clarksons.com/broking/derivatives/): Freight derivatives across dry, wet, LNG/LPG, iron ore, fuel oil, carbon, and container markets. ## Financial Services - [Financial Overview](https://www.clarksons.com/financial/): Overview of Clarksons' financial services division. - [Securities](https://www.clarksons.com/financial/securities/): Investment banking, sales & trading, equity & credit research, and shipping project finance. - [Structured Asset Finance](https://www.clarksons.com/financial/structured-asset-finance/): Structured finance solutions for maritime assets. - [Real Estate Project Finance](https://www.clarksons.com/financial/real-estate-project-finance/): Real estate finance and fund management services. ## Research - [Research Overview](https://www.clarksons.com/research/): Clarksons Research - one of the maritime industry's leading data and intelligence providers. - [Shipping & Trade](https://www.clarksons.com/research/shipping-trade/): Data, analysis, and forecasting for global shipping and trade markets. - [Offshore & Energy](https://www.clarksons.com/research/offshore-energy/): Intelligence covering offshore oil & gas and energy markets. - [Energy Transition](https://www.clarksons.com/research/energy-transition/): Research focused on decarbonisation, alternative fuels, and the maritime energy transition. - [Valuations](https://www.clarksons.com/research/valuations/): Independent vessel valuation services. ## Port Services - [Port Services Overview](https://www.clarksons.com/port-services/): Full suite of port and logistics services. - [Port Agency](https://www.clarksons.com/port-services/port-agency/): Port agency services including voyage agency, crew change, and bunkering. - [Freight Forwarding](https://www.clarksons.com/port-services/freight-forwarding/): Freight forwarding and logistics solutions. - [Helicopter Chartering](https://www.clarksons.com/port-services/helicopter-chartering/): Offshore helicopter charter coordination. - [Support Base Operations](https://www.clarksons.com/port-services/support-base-operations/): Onshore support base management for offshore operations. ## Technology - [Technology](https://www.clarksons.com/technology/): Clarksons' digital and technology products for the maritime industry. ## Green Transition - [Green Transition](https://www.clarksons.com/home/green-transition/): Clarksons' advisory and services supporting the maritime industry's shift to cleaner operations. - [Green Transition Services](https://www.clarksons.com/home/green-transition/green-transition-services/): Practical services to help clients navigate decarbonisation. - [Carbon Intensity Indicator](https://www.clarksons.com/home/green-transition/carbon-intensity-indicator/): Tools and guidance around the IMO's CII regulatory framework. ## Sustainability - [Approach to Sustainability](https://www.clarksons.com/home/sustainability/approach-to-sustainability/): How Clarksons embeds sustainability across its operations and client services. - [Stakeholder Engagement](https://www.clarksons.com/home/sustainability/stakeholder-engagement/): How Clarksons engages with industry, clients, and wider stakeholders on sustainability. ## Investors - [Investors Overview](https://www.clarksons.com/home/investors/): Investor relations hub for Clarkson PLC (LSE: CKN). - [Financial Highlights](https://www.clarksons.com/home/investors/results-and-presentations/financial-highlights/): Key financial performance metrics. - [Annual Report 2025](https://www.clarksons.com/home/investors/results-and-presentations/annual-report-2025/): Latest full-year annual report. - [Corporate Governance](https://www.clarksons.com/home/investors/corporate-governance/): Board structure, governance framework, and policies. - [Regulatory News](https://www.clarksons.com/home/investors/regulatory-news/): RNS announcements and regulatory disclosures. ## Careers - [Careers](https://www.clarksons.com/home/careers/): Working at Clarksons - culture, roles, and opportunities. - [Life at Clarksons](https://www.clarksons.com/home/careers/life-at-clarksons/): Employee experience and benefits. - [Early Careers](https://www.clarksons.com/home/careers/early-careers/): Graduate programmes, internships, and trainee schemes. - [A Career in Shipbroking](https://www.clarksons.com/home/careers/getting-into-shipping/a-career-in-shipbroking/): Introduction to shipbroking as a profession. ## News & Insights - [News and Insights](https://www.clarksons.com/home/news-and-insights/): Latest market commentary, press releases, and industry stories from Clarksons. ## Contact & Offices - [Contacts](https://www.clarksons.com/home/contacts/): Directory of key contacts across all divisions. - [Our Offices](https://www.clarksons.com/home/contacts/our-offices/): Global office locations across 25 countries. ## Compliance & Legal - [Compliance](https://www.clarksons.com/compliance/): Clarksons' compliance programme covering sanctions, anti-money laundering, and regulatory obligations. - [Terms of Business](https://www.clarksons.com/clarksons-terms-of-business/): Standard terms governing Clarksons' services. - [Glossary](https://www.clarksons.com/home/glossary/): Maritime and shipping industry terminology.