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Breakbulk Europe 2024
Come aboard as we once again set sail for the annual Breakbulk Europe. Join us on 21-23 May 2024 in Rotterdam for Breakbulk Europe. Bringing together over 4000 companies, Breakbulk Europe provides the ultimate networking platform to grow your connections, generate new...
Positive change on gender diversity in shipping
The shipping industry has historically been male dominated, but Ultrabulk has been steering towards positive change in promoting gender diversity in shipping. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace that embraces individuals from various cultural backgrounds,...
Sustainable shipping upgrades: Transforming Ultra Dedication for efficiency
In the closing days of 2023, our 63,000 dwt Supramax from 2018, Ultra Dedication, underwent a remarkable transformation in China. The vessel received a new exterior coat with Hempel silicone coating, and the installation of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) marked a...
Navigating the dry bulk market challenges: Insights from Ultrabulk CEO
In today’s ShippingWatch, our CEO, Hans-Christian Olesen, shares his insightful perspective on the current dry bulk market challenges. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI)* is presently at its lowest point in seven weeks, and Hans-Christian anticipates it dropping even further,...
Exploring net zero emissions shipping
Recently, Ultrabulk and Ultranav had the pleasure of hosting an event in Rio de Janeiro focusing on the future of sustainable maritime transport an net zero emission shipping. We were delighted to see a turnout of over 120 attendees from the local shipping community,...
Ultrabulk is expanding with permanent presence in Japan
We are pleased to announce that we are opening an Ultrabulk office in Tokyo, Japan. Since the beginning of the year, we have had office space available in the Pacific Century Place in Marunouchi, right next to Tokyo Central Station, but it was always the ambition to...
Interview with Hans-Christian Olesen: Ammonia-fueled bulk carriers
Earlier this month, when our CEO Hans-Christian Olesen was in Japan, he met Japan Maritime Daily to discuss Ultrabulk’s current activities in Japan, the company's commitment to ammonia-fueled bulk carriers and he shared some very exciting news. The following is a...
AntwerpXL 2023 – Join Ultrabulk
Join our Ultrabulk team when we visit AntwerpXL from 28-30 November 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium. The event serve as a platform for connecting within the breakbulk, roro, heavy lift and project cargo industry. Learn more about the event here. We have a spot in Stand G3...
Ultrabulk hosts shipbroker gathering at Stamford office
Last week, Ultrabulk hosted a shipbroker gathering, where we had the honour of welcoming fifty of our shipbroker friends in our new Stamford office. The evening began with an insightful presentation by Hans-Christian Olesen, CEO of Ultrabulk, offering a comprehensive...
Breakbulk Europe 2023 – Thank you for a great event
From 6-8 June the annual industry event Breakbulk Europe was held in Rotterdam. The event had 9,600+ visitors and 600+ exhibitors, and the Ultrabulk stand was filled with our great Specialised Services teams. This year, we had a custom-made stand resembling a ship and...
Visit from Singapore’s Senior Minister: Exploring maritime environmental initiatives
Today, we had the honour of welcoming the Senior Minister of State for Finance & Transportation in Singapore, Mr. Hong Tat Chee, to our office in Copenhagen. During his visit, the minister showed great interest in our maritime environmental initiatives and...
Ultrabulk Parcel Service 10-year anniversary – A decade with specialised cargo transportation, teamwork and growth
Today, May 1st, 2023, marks the 10-year anniversary of the Ultrabulk Parcel service. We are very proud of our service focused on offering specialised cargo transportation solutions to our customers and of the teams’ accomplishments throughout the past decade. To mark...
The Blue Visby Solution – A step towards a more sustainable shipping industry
Did you know that according to Napa (maritime software provider), the average transportation fleet spends about 10% of its lifetime in anchorage waiting to be loaded or discharged? That is due to the old practice known as “Sail fast, then wait” (SFTW), where vessels...
Breakbulk Europe 2023
Join us on 6-8th June 2023 in Rotterdam for Breakbulk Europe. Bringing together over 4000 companies, Breakbulk Europe provides the ultimate networking platform to grow your connections, generate new business and strengthen key existing relationships. Breakbulk Europe...
Live Event 7 December 2022
Are you thinking about becoming a Shipping Trainee? Don’t miss your chance to attend our live event where you can hear more about the maritime industry and life as a Shipping Trainee at Ultrabulk! On Wednesday, 7 December at 13:00 CET time, we will begin with a...
Hans-Christian Olesen is new CEO
It has been a very busy six months for Ultrabulk since the change of management and strategic focus last year. We have restructured our commercial activities with a focus on empowering the business units by pushing decision-making to the frontline, thus making us more...
Ultrabulk reception 18th May 2022
Dear Friends, It has been too long since we have been able to meet in person, and therefore it is with the greatest pleasure we are inviting you to attend our reception on the 18th May 2022. The event will take place in lovely tents in the garden, and from 13:00 hrs...
Ultrabulk opens office in Dubai
From January 2022 Ultrabulk is ready to welcome customers and business partners to its new office in Dubai. Recognising the importance of the Middle East market we are pleased to have a local presence, making us better equipped to offer a personal and efficient...
Visit us at AntwerpXL
Join our specialised services team when we attend AntwerpXL. AntwerpXL is an event dedicated to the niche sectors of breakbulk, and provides a platform for the breakbulk, roro, heavy lift and project cargo industry. The event is all about supporting the breakbulk...
Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonisation
Ultranav joins the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonisation in urging world leaders to align shipping with the Paris Agreement temperature goal. The private sector is already taking important steps to decarbonise global supply chains. Now, governments must deliver...