CLARKSON PLC

Description

Founded in the year 1852, Clarkson Plc is a UK-based company that provides shipping related services worldwide. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and falls under the FTSE 250 index. The company is involved in port and agency services, repairing of ships and related services, as well as logistic services. Headquartered in London, it operates across 23 countries across the globe and employs approximately 1,600 people in 53 offices worldwide.

The company is basically divided into four segments: support, financial, research, and broking. There is a wide range of cargoes that has to be transported by sea by the ship owners and charterers. The services provided to them are represented by the broking division of the company. Besides, the broking division also represents the services related to sale and purchase transactions, which are provided to the buyers and sellers. Some of the largest traders of natural resources in the world are brokered vessels by Clarkson Plc. The company represents its services in investment banking related to oil, natural resources, and maritime sector, through its financial division.

It also provides debt solutions and leasing options for projects related to offshore, real estate and shipping sectors. The shipping agency services as well as the accommodation services form a part of the port and agency services, which are represented by the support division of the company.

Lastly, the information and publications related to the integrated shipping services provided by the company, are handled by the research division of the company. The fundamental work of the service division is related to data collection and analysis related to offshore and merchant shipping sectors.

The goal of the company is to become the market leader in providing shipping services worldwide. Its strategy to do so includes expansion of its products and services, as well as its clients in the global market. It aims to maintain the trust in its shipping intelligence and use local knowledge and technology for a better understanding of the market and delivering on the clients’ needs. The company has well-defined standards of corporate governance and has built up a reputation for its integrity and transparency over the years. If follows a code of business conduct & ethics and aligns its business with a sustainable growth model. It is involved in charity work and helping the community, and fulfils all its environmental, social, and corporate responsibilities while striving for sustainable business solutions.