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Our skilled shipping brokers and specialist analysts help inform cleaner, smarter fixtures. We provide a comprehensive picture of vessel chartering supply, market movements, bunker costs and more, across every major market, from raw materials to finished products.

85%

Of world trade is carried by sea

Leaders in our field, we offer an end-to-end, best-in-class service across all sectors of shipping.

12bn

Tonnes of international seaborne trade (2021)

We help keep global trade moving, acting as the intermediary between shipowners and cargo suppliers.

24/7

Client support

Known for our exceptional service, we support clients at every stage of the chartering process, 365 days a year.

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Chartering Services

Deep Sea Tankers

5,000+

Deep Sea tankers in the fleet (2022).

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Deep Sea Tankers

Market leaders in all Deep Sea markets

Dry Cargo

14

Dry cargo shipping offices, offering global coverage.

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Dry Cargo

The world's biggest dry cargo shipbroker

Gases

55+

Specialists including brokers, analysts and post-fixture experts.

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Gases

Combining specialist knowledge and extensive experience

Containers

24.7m

TEU container fleet capacity (2022).

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Containers

Brokering deals that keep global goods moving

Specialised Products

371m tonnes

Estimated seaborne trade in 2021.

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Specialised Products

Global knowledge, local insight

Towage & Salvage

13,250 miles

Our longest recycling towage of a commercial vessel.

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Towage & Salvage

24/7 salvage and emergency response

Car Carriers

20m

Vehicles - Total seaborne volume (2021).

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Car Carriers

Pioneers in the transportation of rolling cargo

Chartering

The key link in global supply chains

We offer a truly comprehensive end-to-end shipping consultancy service across all sectors of shipping and Offshore. As well as covering all the world’s major trade routes, we have in-depth knowledge of each product and every ship vessel type. Specialists in the full range of vessel chartering contracts, from shuttle tanker time charters and bareboat charters to spot fixtures and COA contracts – we support our clients at every stage. We deliver a global shipping service whilst maintaining personal relationships at a local level, providing hands-on expertise and guidance.

Our premise is simple: The better informed we are, the more business our clients want to do with us. And the more business we do, the better informed we become. We evolve with our clients, providing them with exceptional shipping strategic support in order to foster long-term relationships. This is supported through collaboration across business lines. Our shipping broker specialists have unrivalled industry knowledge, supported by outstanding market intelligence, from our colleagues in Clarksons Research, and industry-leading information and technology tools. 

We draw on the strategic information they provide to best meet the needs of our clients. Likewise, by collaborating with our colleagues in the Financial team, we’re not only able to help clients move physical goods, we can also assist them with financing projects and managing their exposure to risk. Our close working relationships with our Clarksons Securities and Debt & Leasing teams in Oslo give us a competitive edge, enabling us to not only bring parties together, but to assist in financing the deal through full investment banking services and tailored debt solutions.  

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS

Understanding the world around us

Bruna Carvalho
People Tankers
News

Clarksons expands Deep Sea Tanker Projects offering with new desk in Rio de Janeiro

Clarksons is pleased to announce the establishment of a new desk in Rio de Janeiro, bringing Tanker market expertise to South America. The new desk will be led by new appointment and seasoned market expert, Bruna Carvalho de Lima.

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Renewables Offshore Broking
Insights

South Korea Accelerates Offshore Wind Power

South Korea is making significant strides in developing its offshore wind energy sector. The country’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) is launching key initiatives to bolster renewable energy capacity, including a public-led project and a comprehensive roadmap aimed at transforming offshore wind in South Korea. Additionally, a floating offshore wind project in Ulsan recently reached an important milestone. In this article, we look at some of the recent developments in South Korea’s offshore wind sector, which are giving the Clarksons Korea team a sense of real optimism.

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Tim Barraclough S&P Director Dubai
People Sale & Purchase
News

Clarksons expands Middle East offering with new Sale & Purchase desk in Dubai

Clarksons is pleased to announce the expansion of its services in the Middle East with the establishment of a dedicated Sale & Purchase (S&P) desk within its Dubai office. Leading the Dubai S&P team is Tim Barraclough, who celebrates 25 years with Clarksons this year.

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