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.

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 Values

Committed to delivering excellence, we take a collaborative and people-oriented approach to our operations, prioritising the needs of our clients and seafarers.

Our history

1903

Wallem & Co. founded 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 appointed to manage sisterships SS Chingtufu and SS Tsinanfu

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 ship owner to be admitted to the Hong Kong Shipowners 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

2005

COSCO Wallem joint venture established

2009

Launch of Wallem Commercial Services

2017

Wallem becomes the first global ship manager to take a Japanese-flagged vessel into management

2018

Wallem celebrates 60 years in Singapore

2023

Wallem celebrates its 120th anniversary

2024

Wallem takes over its first LNG-fuelled ship