Shipbroking giant Clarksons has reported a dip in first-half profit compared to the performance seen at the same stage in a record-setting 2023.

London-listed Clarksons told the city this morning underlying pre-tax earnings reached £51.5m ($60.07m) in the opening six months of 2024, against the £53.1m booked at the same stage 12 months ago.

Andi Case, chief executive of Clarksons, said the results were strong.