Lauritzen was initially started as a timber merchant trade company in 1884. Through the years they’ve evolved and entered several industries and businesses. In 1951, they entered the tanker business, and in 1973 they entered the bulk carrier business. Since then, their bulking activities have evolved into Lauritzen Bulkers, J. Lauritzen’s largest business area. In 2011, Lauritzen Bulkers received the “Bulk ship operator of the year” award at the International Bulk Journals’ award ceremony.
Lauritzen Bulkers is made up of approximately 100 vessels, and 70 employees located all around the world. J. Lauritzen’s main headquarters are in Copenhagen, Denmark, and there are four more offices located in Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, and the United States.
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