Clarkson

Clarkson, founded in 1852, is the world's largest shipping services provider. The firm operates across the maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets through four main business areas: shipbroking, research, finance and port services, alongside digital tools and green-driven advisory work. It employs more than 1,300 people in 46 offices across 20 countries.

Shipbroking remains the core of the business, spanning all shipping sectors. Around it sits a broader ecosystem: maritime research and data analytics providing market insight to clients; maritime finance services; port services; and digital tools and technology solutions built for the industry. Green advisory services support sustainability work and change within the sector.

Technical domains of note include digital tools, maritime research and data analytics, and green and sustainability advisory. The company describes its culture in terms of collaborative work across diverse backgrounds, meaningful client relationships and the role of its people in delivering results. Its stated aim is to enable positive change and industry impact in rapidly evolving maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets.