J. Lauritzen A/S
St. Kongensgade 132, 2. sal
1264 København
Denmark
Our Legacy
More than a century-long history within the shipping industry
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. More than 135 years after Ditlev Lauritzen founded the company, J. Lauritzen continues to showcase our capacity to adapt and transform while also remaining true to our company’s heritage and core values. In 2022, J. Lauritzen was designated by Lauritzen Fonden as the value creating owner of the foundation’s portfolio of maritime and maritime related investments.
1884
Ditlev Lauritzen founded a timber merchant trade in Esbjerg, Denmark.
In 1884, at the age of 24, Ditlev Lauritzen founded founded a timber merchant trade in Esbjerg, Denmark. Because of his young age, he was required to commence business under his father’s name, Jørgen Lauritzen, and named the business ‘J. Lauritzen’s Timber Yard’.
During the years following, Ditlev Lauritzen became one of Esbjerg’s most dynamic businessmen, establishing a large number of trading and manufacturing companies.
1889
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1902
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1905
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