It took three top execs and a historical surge to make J. Lauritzen profitable again

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Photo: PR / J. Lauritzen
Photo: PR / J. Lauritzen

It was one of the last days in February 2013 when J. Lauritzen Chief Executive Torben Janholt held his farewell reception after having led the dry bulk carrier since 1998.

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