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Join us as we embark on another voyage to Breakbulk Europe 2025, celebrating 20 years of this industry-leading event. From 13-15 May 2025, Rotterdam will welcome over 4,000 companies, creating an essential platform for networking, driving business growth, and...

A few months have passed since our 11 new Environmental Ambassadors completed their training. But what happened after the training and how has it affected their day-to-day work? We have spoken with two Ambassadors, Jonathan Andrew Rogers, Operations Executive in...

We are proud to introduce a newly trained group of Environmental Ambassadors within our organisation. This week, a carefully selected team of employees completed an intensive training programme, equipping them with the knowledge, insights and practical tools necessary...

In the evolving landscape of maritime regulations, two significant initiatives stand out: FuelEU vs EU ETS (EU Emissions Trading System). While both are critical to the industry's shift toward sustainability, they serve distinct purposes. Understanding the differences...

Last week, we had the honour of welcoming the MV Ultra Dedication to Fredericia, Denmark, which is home to our largest office. The vessel arrived on Tuesday, August 6th, to load scrap destined for discharge in Diliskelesi, Turkey. This Ultra Dedication visit provided...

AntwerpXL 2024 is just around the corner. From 8-10 October 2024, the annual event dedicated to the breakbulk, roro, heavy lift, and project cargo industries will take place in Antwerp, Belgium. Learn more about AntwerpXL 2024 here. We are ready to showcase our...

Are you familiar with the FuelEU regulations? These regulations are continually evolving, so here is an update on the current mandates. FuelEU Maritime applies to all ships over 5,000 gross tonnage that are used for transporting passengers or cargo for commercial...

We are pleased to announce the latest addition to our fleet: M.V. Ultra Yorkshire. Today, we celebrated the launch of our new 40,000dwt handysize bulk carrier at the Shin Kurushima Shipyard in Kochi, Japan. The construction of the Ultra Yorkshire has been a remarkable...

Today, we proudly announce the graduation of our talented shipping trainees, Gustav, Emily, Oliver, and Mathias, from the Danish Shipping Education programme. Their achievements were marked by a ceremony where they received their well-earned diplomas, and several...

From 20-22 May, the International Fertilizer (IFA) hosted their annual conference in Singapore. This year’s event brought together industry leaders, experts, and professionals to discuss the latest trends and challenges in the fertilizer industry. Our CEO,...

Last week, Breakbulk Europe 2024 event took place in Rotterdam, and we had an incredible experience! Breakbulk Europe is the premier event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry, and this year's gathering was no exception. With over 11,000 visitors and more than...

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting our annual presentations in Japan, a cherished tradition that allows us to provide updates on our business while fostering personal connections with our Japanese friends and business partners. Led by our CEO, Hans-Christian...

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...

Recently, our Fleet Performance Specialist, Faraz Eftekhar, embarked on a two-day visit aboard our 81,922 DWT Ultra Jaguar at Ghent port, Belgium, during its discharging operation. The visit fostered valuable knowledge sharing, promoting best practices to reduce fuel...

Understanding the environmental impact of maritime fuel from production to usage is important, and the terms WELL-TO-TANK, TANK-TO-WAKE, and WELL-TO-WAKE EMISSIONS are key to this understanding. We have discovered that these terms can cause confusion, which is why we...

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,...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...