About us

Investing in the future
of the maritime industry

J. Lauritzen is a Danish investment company established in 1884. As a member of the maritime industry for more than 135 years, we strive to support the industry and the development of sustainable and responsible technologies

established in 1884

J. Lauritzen has more than a century-long history as an accountable and trustworthy business partner driven by entrepreneurship, adaptability, and resoluteness. Today we act as a value creating owner of Lauritzen Fonden’s portfolio of maritime and maritime related investments, apart from the Foundation’s controlling interest in DFDS.

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CURRENT INVESTMENTS
141
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
$555m
INVESTED CAPITAL

A purpose-driven organization creating value for the future of the maritime industry

Lauritzen Fonden
J. Lauritzen is wholly owned by Lauritzen Fonden, a commercial foundation supporting non-profit activities, in particular aimed at vulnerable children and young people.
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Creating a lasting impact
We want to be a facilitator of the development and growth of the maritime industry. By contributing to purpose-driven investments we support proven innovative solutions which also positively impact the future of the maritime industry.
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Lilla Dan

A beautiful throwback to a bygone era

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Our Legacy

More than a century-long history within
the shipping industry

J. Lauritzen offers a unique combination of generations of know-how and a modern outlook towards the future of the shipping industry.

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Financial information

J. Lauritzen is a private limited company and the parent company of the J. Lauritzen group. We disclose financial information on an annual basis.

The J. Lauritzen group is comprised of J. Lauritzen A/S (the parent company) and the following subsidiaries: JL Shipping Invest A/S, Lauritzen Bulkers A/S and Dan Swift (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
The subsidiaries disclose financial information about their business and financial performance directly.

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