Danish owner Norden is set to open its first Australian office as it adjusts to an increased focus on the spot business.

Christian Hornum is moving from the company’s Singapore office to lead the new Melbourne base. The move goes against the market trend where many owners are shifting Australian staff to the Lion City.

Ejner Bonderup, head of dry cargo at Norden, explains a decision to increase spot operations as part of a strategy upgrade last year that led to Norden securing 130 new customers in 2013, many of which are in the east.

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