Ship Brokerage · Since 1979
Seamless transportation solutions for spot charter movements, time charter, sale & purchase, and new buildings — exceeding client expectations today.
Our Services
Since our inception in 1979, MJLF has expanded beyond the traditional core activities of Spot Tanker Chartering and Sale/Purchase. Today our key differentiation is our ability to deliver a complete service offering.
MJLF's spot department provides expertise in point-to-point movement of crude oil and petroleum products in International and U.S. Flag markets — single voyage, consecutive voyage, time charter, and contracts of affreightment. Our team maintains first-class coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
MJLF's expertise in ship sales spans Newbuilding contracting and second-hand sales including ship scrapping. Our Projects team has experience with international and domestic vessels of varying sizes — Tankers, Container Vessels, Shuttle Tankers, Offshore Equipment, Gas Carriers, and Barges.
One of the areas where MJLF has had success is working with end users in securing long-term access to tonnage that yields the lowest delivered cost per ton. We identify vessel characteristics — including cutting-edge Dual Fuel Technology capable of burning LNG — and contract newbuildings in conjunction with financing and operation.
Our consulting team draws from a diverse skill set ranging from Chartering and Finance to Newbuilding construction and second-hand vessel acquisition. Often the consultation phase is the preliminary work that leads to Project Development.
Mission & Vision
By sharing information and utilizing a collective group of individuals leveraging their unique skills and ideas, we maximize firm-wide knowledge and enhance business opportunities and reputation in the market.
Driving tomorrow's shipping platform by providing seamless transportation solutions for spot charter movements, time charter, sale and purchase, and new buildings — exceeding client expectations today.
A team of trained professionals working in harmony across all disciplines to arrive at the optimal output for our clients.
Our history of integrity, ingenuity, and vision isn't just fueling current and future growth — it's providing a sturdy foundation upon which we're building tomorrow's shipping platform, giving our clients an unrivaled level of service, 24/7.
Our Personnel
Working in harmony across all disciplines to arrive at an optimal output for our clients.
Our History
The MJLF tradition dates back to The Mallorys of Mystic, Connecticut. Founded in 1979, MJLF has grown to be one of the premier ship brokerage companies in the United States.
1819
The Mallorys of Mystic, Connecticut, begin as sail makers.
1945
The Mallory family becomes America’s largest ship owners.
1979
MJLF founded by Charles Mallory, Sam Jones, and Charlie Lynch in New York City with a six-person staff, focused on spot chartering, period chartering, and sale & purchase — built around the client.
1987
Expanded overseas via new strategic joint ventures and contracted the first double-hull tankers for a large global oil company — including 6 Aframaxes, the first STL shuttle ship, and three deep-water drill ships.
1994
Concluded 4 new-building contracts with 12-year time charters, total deal value over $650MM.
2001
Completed first $1Bn deal co-developing a new tanker design to address refining constraints — secured yard space for 3 Suezmaxes and 2 Aframaxes with 12-year time charters.
2015
Opened a new Houston office, expanding the firm’s footprint.
2017
John Stichter nominated as MJLF’s fourth President. Over the following year the firm invests in infrastructure across technology, people, and processes — moving to a flagship office in Stamford, CT.
2018
Total new-building contracts since inception exceed 230 across Tanker, Dry Cargo, Bulker, Container, and Offshore vessels.
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Whether chartering, sale & purchase, or a newbuilding project, our team is ready to help you navigate the shipping markets.
Stamford, CT · Houston, TX
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