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01/09/2015at 09:55

Dramatic dispute among partners at Lightship Chartering

After merger plans with Maersk Broker fell apart a few months ago, ShippingWatch has learned that tensions have emerged between the partners in brokerage firm Lightship Chartering.
Frank Mortensen, CEO of Lightship Chartering
BY OLE ANDERSEN

Shelved plans for a joint venture with Maersk Broker have sparked intense talks and disagreement among the partners of Lightship Chartering. The merger, which was called off in June, would have seen the two entities combine their dry bulk chartering activities under a new company.

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