Niels Rasmussen

Niels Rasmussen is the Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, a position he assumed on January 3, 2022.4 With a wealth of experience in the shipping industry, Rasmussen brings valuable expertise to his role at BIMCO.

Career Background

Rasmussen's career in shipping spans several decades:

1. Maersk: He began his journey in the industry at the age of 19, joining Maersk as a trainee.1 Over the next 24 years, Rasmussen worked his way up within the container shipping giant, gaining extensive knowledge and experience.12

2. Shipbroking: After his tenure at Maersk, Rasmussen transitioned to the shipbroking industry. In this role, he headed up the market research team at a major shipbroking company.1

3. BIMCO: In 2022, Rasmussen joined BIMCO as their Chief Shipping Analyst.12

Responsibilities at BIMCO

As Chief Shipping Analyst, Rasmussen's primary focus is on:

• Explaining and predicting supply and demand developments in major shipping markets.1
• Maintaining BIMCO's quarterly market reports.5
• Increasing focus on solutions and impacts of decarbonization in the shipping industry.5

Expertise

Rasmussen's experience covers various sectors of the shipping industry:

• Led and developed a 15-strong research team covering bulk, container, gas, offshore, and tanker segments.3
• Developed product strategy, ensuring alignment across different sectors.3

His appointment at BIMCO was seen as a valuable addition to the organization, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to their shipping market analysis team.