Heavy Transport

Ocean7 Appoints Jørgen Løfqvist to Bridge MPP and Bulk Divisions

Ocean7 Group has appointed Jørgen Løfqvist to connect its multipurpose and bulk shipping divisions, aiming to enhance operational coordination and develop regular bulk employment.

Jørgen Løfqvist (Photo courtesy of Ocean7)

11, November 2025
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Ocean7 Group has announced the appointment of Jørgen Løfqvist, who joined the company on 4 November 2025. His role will focus on linking the multipurpose (MPP) and bulk shipping segments and developing ways to combine bulk parcels with MPP voyages to create consistent bulk tonnage employment within the group.

Group CEO Stefan Nordby Petersen said that Løfqvist’s long career and extensive experience in the dry bulk sector make him a valuable addition to Ocean7. He added that the company expects Løfqvist’s expertise to strengthen its chartering structure and contribute to the group’s continued development.

Løfqvist has more than 30 years of international dry bulk experience and has worked in Hamburg, New York, Singapore, Rio de Janeiro, and Denmark. His background includes agency, brokerage, shipowning, operations, and cargo trading, most recently with Oldendorff Carriers.

Ocean7 stated that it looks forward to benefiting from Løfqvist’s experience as it continues to expand its activities in both MPP and bulk markets.

Tags: bulk shipping, Jørgen Løfqvist, Maritime, MPP, Ocean7 Group, Oldendorff Carriers

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