KLAVENESS DRY BULK
Smarter operations through collaboration and innovation
Much more than your traditional operator
Klaveness Dry Bulk is a leading operator in the global dry bulk industry and manages the world’s largest Panamax Pool.
By combining innovative business models, strategic partnerships, and digital solutions, we enable customers and partners to navigate market volatility, optimize performance, and create lasting value.
Our Services
Klaveness Chartering
With a proven track record spanning 75 years, Klaveness Dry Bulk combines deep industry knowledge with our vision to improve the nature of shipping. We believe in true collaboration—challenging the traditional supplier-client relationship by acting as a partner focused on long-term value creation.
Innovation is in our DNA, and we don’t settle for operating within market boundaries. Instead, we work to understand each customer’s specific needs, tailoring our approach to unlock new business models and revenue opportunities. Whether it’s optimizing contract timing for shipowners or enhancing freight efficiency for charterers, we aim to ensure no value is left on the table.
As we challenge the industry status quo, we invite shipowners and industrial partners to join us on a transformative journey where data, digitalization and decarbonization, paired with deep personal relationships, drive meaningful improvements in dry bulk shipping.
Our teams in Oslo, Dubai, Tokyo, Singapore, and Manila operate around the clock to deliver sustainable, high-performance shipping solutions. Through best-in-class operational support and a proactive, partnership-driven mindset, we’re shaping a smarter and more resilient future for global trade.
≈60
Vessels managed
40M
MT of cargo carried
500
Fixtures per year
Baumarine by MaruKlav
Klaveness is the pioneer in pools, from designing the first-ever concept in 1963 and through 60 years of successful operations.
We currently serve Panamax, Kamsarmax and Post Panamax ship owners through the Baumarine pool. In 2020 we joined forces with major Japanese trading house Marubeni to operate the world’s largest dry bulk Panamax pool.
Our Data-Driven Approach
Developed by Klaveness Dry Bulk, Market Manager are chartering decision support services designed for shipping professionals by shipping professionals.
The solution combines deep commercial expertise with insights from a best-in-class research team to simplify decision-making in the complex shipping market.
Calculate Your Vessel Earnings Potential (VEP)
KNOWLEDGE HUB
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“Japan is like an iceberg – you only see the tip unless you're here!”
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8 years strong: How Baumarine & S’hail continue to maximize earnings through collaboration and innovation
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International Shipping and Logistics, FZE (ISL) sign up with Market Manager by Klaveness to improve freight decision making
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Torvald Klaveness expands Asian foothold with opening of new office in Japan
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We want the industry to work smarter rather than harder explains Klaveness Market Manager
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A 6-and-a-half-year growth journey rooted in collaboration and innovation
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Klaveness and Lauritzen demonstrate collaboration as key to success
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Almost 7 years in a dry bulk pool –what is it giving?
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What is next for Baumarine by MaruKlav?
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Torvald Klaveness and Marubeni embark on new phase of partnership
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Klaveness Dry Bulk and Marubeni partnership charts its course
