Torvald Klaveness and Marubeni embark on new phase of partnership
Image (left to right): Petter Markussen (Head of Performance, Risk and Finance), Gøran Andreasen (Chief Strategic Investment Officer), Michael Jørgensen (Head of Dry Bulk), Ernst Meyer (President and CEO), Toru Okazaki (Chief Operating Officer, Aerospace & Ship Division) Yuta Saka (General Manager Business Development, Sec.), Masashi Kobayashi (Business Investment - Ship Dept.)
Oslo, 29 June 2023: After three successful years as joint partners of Baumarine by MaruKlav, the world's largest Panamax Pool, both parties are excited to reveal the signing of a new agreement to expand the partnership. The new deal sees Marubeni invest in a 25% stake of Klaveness Dry Bulk, underscoring our mutual commitment to innovation through collaboration.
The deal includes the operating arm Klaveness Chartering, the Baumarine Pool and Market Manager, a recently commercialized digital offering that empowers freight decision-makers to make better-informed decisions and drive new value for their companies.
Michael Jørgensen, EVP and Head of Klaveness Dry Bulk, comments: "Since day one, we have enjoyed a close and mutually beneficial collaboration with Marubeni. I am proud that we can now take the next step and continue our journey together, helping our clients fulfill their purpose and overcome challenges, while driving our innovative and transformative organizations forward."
Mr. Toru Okazaki, Chief Operating Officer, Aerospace & Ship Division of Marubeni Corporation, adds: "The Torvald Klaveness group and Klaveness Dry Bulk have delivered significant results, not only for the Marubeni fleet but also for Panamax owners in Baumarine by MaruKlav as a whole. They have consistently demonstrated an innovative approach to securing the best earnings management through, for example, the fixed rate conversion at peak scheme. We see them driving a high level of client focus throughout the activities, something that will only become increasingly important in this dynamic dry bulk shipping industry. We are excited about the road ahead and eager to actively contribute to delivering on our ambitious strategy, transforming not only our joint setup but also the industry."
Ernst Meyer, Klaveness CEO, emphasizes the significance of this milestone for the Torvald Klaveness group, adding: "Klaveness Dry Bulk is a digitalized shipping company with a focus on win-win solutions for cargo and ship owners, leading to more efficient trades and lower carbon emissions. With Marubeni as a partner, we will boost our positive impact on maritime supply chains and create more value for both companies.”
The agreement was signed today and is subject to regulatory clearance. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place in the third quarter of 2023.
Notes to Editors
For more information, please contact:
Michael Jørgensen, Executive Vice President and Head of Dry Bulk
Tel: +65 9833 4003
Daniel Middleton, Head of Corporate Communications
Email: communications@klaveness.com
About Torvald Klaveness
Torvald Klaveness is a pioneering shipping company with a vision to improve the nature of shipping and ambition to make seaborne supply chains resilient, decarbonized, and cost-effective. The Group consist of a holding structure and four operating companies; through Klaveness Combination Carriers, the company takes an active part in the transition to low-carbon shipping with its unique combination carrier concept. Dry Bulk by Klaveness is a leading operator servicing the global dry bulk industry, they manage the world’s largest Panamax Pool and Market Manager, a digital platform enabling clients to make data-driven freight decisions. Klaveness Ship Management manages the owned vessels from an environmental, technical, and commercial standpoint. Klaveness Digital has developed the world’s leading platform for managing seaborne supply chains with CargoValue. The Holding team incorporates ZeroLab by Klaveness, our strategic arm incubating new products and business models to accelerate decarbonization of global shipping.
With over 75 years’ experience, Klaveness operates some 100 vessels through offices in Oslo, Singapore, Manila, and Dubai with around 200 employees onshore and close to 850 seafarers.
More information about our company and our activities can be found at www.klaveness.com.