Torsten Westphal identified a niche in the market and went for it.
The founder and managing shareholder of Haren-based Arkon Shipping says he saw a growing demand for chartering services as owners in Haren acquired more ships.
Previously employed in Leer by Hartmann and Briese, Westphal kicked off in 1995 with 10 vessels and two partners in the form of Haren-based Reederei Jungerhans and Reederei Wessels, who at the time had substantial newbuilding programmes.
Today,
