The shipbroking giant’s S&P segment sparkled during what was abright December for business across the board, it said today in a tradingupdate.

In a clear sign of the recovery in shipping markets,Clarksons described the performance of the unit as “exceptional”.

Though it gave no precise figures, the company said a recentrally in charter rates was encouraging for future prospects.  

“Against this background we remain confident that our provenstrategy, underpinned by our robust balance sheet, positions the Group well as weenter the new financial year,” the statement said.

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