Western Bulk

We ship dry bulk commodities reliably worldwide

Dry bulk shipping


We are a leading dry bulk shipping company with a commercially controlled fleet of over 90 ships. Western Bulk AS was established... — Read more

Dry bulk shipping


We are a leading dry bulk shipping company with a commercially controlled fleet of over 90 ships. Western Bulk AS was established in 1982 and is a dry bulk operator in the Handysize to Supramax segment (30-60,000 dwt), offering reliable, high-quality dry bulk transport solutions to customers worldwide. We are approachable, risk aware, and take a responsive… — Read more

Worldwide – Local presence


We are a global shipping company with seven Business Units located in Oslo, Singapore, Seattle and Santiago (Chile). We strongly believe... — Read more

Worldwide – Local presence


We are a global shipping company with seven business units located in Oslo, Singapore, Seattle and Santiago (Chile). We strongly believe that by having hands-on, local knowledge we are better able to service the needs of our industrial clients. Our presence in key locations enables us to follow the local and regional market trends in an efficient way, … — Read more

Managing risk


Risk Management is an integral part of Western Bulk’s corporate DNA. More than just a set of theoretical models, reports and... — Read more

Managing Risk


Risk Management is an integral part of Western Bulk’s corporate DNA. More than just a set of theoretical models, reports and administrative procedures, risk management has become a way of thinking and a pivotal component of our culture. We constantly re-think our business, challenge our methods, refine our tools and systems, and adapt to any significant changes… — Read more

Jan Christian Tungland

Vice President, Steel


T: +47 2313 3503

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Steel & Bulk


The Steel & Bulk business unit focuses on developing long term industrial relationships with its customers through offering a service with high degree of flexibility and reliability.

Our main activity is transport of various steel and bulk cargoes from Black Sea and Baltic to the USA and Far East. However, the business unit is also active in trades to and from other destinations, partly on joint venture basis with the other business units in order to utilize the Western Bulk Group presence and market knowledge worldwide. Complementary activities include long period tonnage and industrial bulk COAs.

In total these factors contribute to creating a well diversified and sustainable business model.

The Steel & Bulk unit is managed out of the Oslo office and operates on average about 10 vessels. Our representative office in Houston assists in carrying out the logistics.

Thomas Bjåstad

Chartering Manager


T: +47 2313 3517

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Svein Fjørtoft

Chartering Manager


T: +47 2313 3415

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Finn Mohn

Chartering Manager


T: +47 2313 3419

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Bjørn Larsen

Operations Manager


T: +47 2313 3508

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Harald Thorsen

Operations Manager


T: +47 2313 3429

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Torunn S. Ellefsen

Claims Handler


T: +47 2313 3512

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Thor H. Pettersen

Port Captain, Oslo


Curtis Meyers

Port Captain, Houston


Stanley Zyla

Port Captain, New Orleans


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