Our story
Building on tradition to deliver excellence
Our Mission
To be a dedicated, trusted partner in maritime globally, delivering expertise and industry-leading services that support safe, smart and sustainable operations.
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Our Mission
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Our Vision
To support the evolving needs of our clients and the wider maritime industry with world-class services that aim to serve the Ship of the Future.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the leading provider o technology driven maritime solutions in a customer centric and transparent manner
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Our Values
Committed to delivering excellence, we take a collaborative and people-oriented approach to our operations, prioritising the needs of our clients and seafarers.
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Our Values
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Our history
1903
Wallem & Co. is established in Shanghai, China as a shipbroking and chartering company
1905
Haakon Wallem acquires his first ship, SS Oscar II, a 4,750-dwt sail-assisted steamer built in 1893
1908
Wallem becomes the world’s first third-party ship manager when it is appointed to manage sisterships SS Chingtufu and SS Tsinanfu, both employed in the coal trade on the Chinese coast
1925
Wallem opens its Hong Kong office
1958
Wallem opens its Singapore office
1963
Wallem establishes a dedicated Ship Agency department in Hong Kong
1966
Wallem becomes the first non-Chinese shipowner to be admitted to the Hong Kong Ship Owners Association
1967
Wallem Shipping (Thailand) Ltd was established in Bangkok
1991
Wallem Shipping Vietnam was opened in Ho Chi Minh City
1994
Taiwan Wallem Transportation Co Ltd was opened in Taipei in October
2017
Wallem Ship Management becomes the first international ship manager to take into management a Japanese flagged vessel
2018
Wallem celebrates 60 years in Singapore
2021
John-Kaare Aune appointed CEO for the Wallem Group
2023
Wallem celebrates its 120th anniversary
2024
John Rowley appointed CEO for the Wallem Group
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Our History
Wallem is a modern company built on traditions. It was founded in Shanghai in 1903. Founder Norwegian shipbroker Haakon Wallem bought his first ship, the SS Oscar II, a 4,750-dwt sail-steamer. By 1908 the company was managing two sisterships in the coal trade along the Chinese coast, making Wallem – in effect – the world’s first third-party ship manager.
Why Wallem
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Today, Wallem operates globally. Our portfolio of services has similarly expanded to meet the changing needs of clients.
Innovative Solutions
In addition to full management of tankers, bulk carriers and vehicles carriers, we offer select services to cruise ships, naval vessels, project cargo, container ships, heavy lift and breakbulk projects.
Expert Team
The welfare of Wallem seafarers is an essential part of our safety culture as, ultimately, caring for our staff's wellbeing means our staff will care for the wellbeing of your assets.
Global Providers
Today, Wallem operates globally. Our portfolio of services has similarly expanded to meet the changing needs of clients.
Innovative Solutions
In addition to full management of tankers, bulk carriers and vehicles carriers, we offer select services to cruise ships, naval vessels, project cargo, container ships, heavy lift and breakbulk projects.
Expert Team
The welfare of Wallem seafarers is an essential part of our safety culture as, ultimately, caring for our staff's wellbeing means our staff will care for the wellbeing of your assets.
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