Maersk Broker, a prominent ship brokerage based in Copenhagen and established in 1914, has recently undergone a significant transformation through a management and employee buyout, separating from its long-time owners, the Mc-Kinney Møller family. Following this buyout, the company will now operate under a new identity, MB Shipbrokers. In a statement shared on social media, Maersk Broker emphasized that this change in ownership aims to honor the company’s century-old legacy and ensure its long-term position in the industry. This move also puts to rest previous speculations about a potential takeover by Clarksons. Maersk Broker assures that its operations will continue as usual, with no expected changes in its day-to-day business activities. Kristian Mørch, the chairman of Maersk Broker, commented on the buyout, noting that the owners and board of directors have been considering various ownership structures to keep the company robust for the future. Recognizing the dedication of the management and employees to uphold the legacy and values that have been key to Maersk Broker’s success over generations, Mørch expressed confidence that this new ownership is well-suited to guide the company toward continued success in the coming decades. Since its inception, Maersk Broker has been privately owned by the Mc-Kinney Møller family. Today, it maintains a global presence with offices in major shipping centers and employs nearly 250 people. 4-January-2024
Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering merging with Wonsild Dry. Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering determined to take complete control of Copenhagen based Wonsild Dry in January 2019. A new merger will constitute a well-established global platform for further growth and will serve the best chartering services in an extremely ambitious dry bulk market. Wonsild Dry offices in Copenhagen and Singapore will consolidate with Maersk Brokers’ teams in the shipping cities. Wonsild Dry offices in Hong Kong and Bangkok will add to the existing Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering locations in London, Hamburg, Dubai, Delhi, Beijing, Taipei, Seoul, and Tokyo. Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering has been concentrating on growth. Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering has also invested in Lanic. In 2017, Maersk Broker also takeover of offshore specialist Kennedy Marr Group. 11-December-2018
Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering has acquired Danish brokerage Lanic. Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering has been the preponderance shareholder of Lanic for a little over a year. Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering first commenced acquiring shares of Lanic in March 2016. Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering and Lanic consolidation will further improve chartering services. In June 2017, Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering which is privately owned, selected 5 shipbrokers to develop its panamax and capesize dry bulk business in Singapore and Denmark. In 2017, Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering commenced a new venture with Stratos Albis Schiffahrt. 30-June-2017
Two well-known dry bulk shipping brokerage companies Maersk Broker and Stratos Albis Schiffahrt established a new venture in Germany. Ane Maersk Mc-Kinney Uggla led Copenhagen based Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering recruited Jesper Bo Hansen as CEO of Maersk Broker Advisory Services. 28-April-2017