Clarksons is looking more to people and places rather than purchases as the world’s largest shipbroker continues its growth efforts.

London-listed Clarksons has launched a new operation in Tokyo this year and has also established an office in South Korea.

“We are very pleased we have been able to attract some really good people to the business in the last 12 months,” chief executive Andi Case told TradeWinds after Clarksons reported a strong first-half performance.