1979
Foundation
In December 1979, the ship brokerage company was founded by Charles Mallory, Sam Jones, and Charlie Lynch, with expertise in spot chartering, period chartering, and sale & purchase.
45+ Years of Maritime Leadership
Founded in New York City in 1979, MJLF unites 30+ maritime professionals across four global offices — delivering broker-led expertise in chartering, ship sales, newbuildings, and strategic advisory.
1979
Est. New York City
Why Clients Choose MJLF
Full Service Platform
Few independent brokers can match MJLF's breadth. From spot chartering and COAs to S&P, demolition, newbuilding contracts, post-fixture operations, market research, and vessel valuations — the entire shipping lifecycle through one trusted firm.
Americas Market Authority
The top Long-Range (LR) tanker broker out of the US Gulf and one of the most active MR brokers in the USA — with deep coverage across US Gulf, Caribbean, Vancouver, USWC, Ecuador, and Brazil, plus premier Jones Act (US Flag) expertise.
Proprietary Market Intelligence
Clients receive more than execution — they receive intelligence. MJLF publishes 20+ daily and weekly reports: The Dirty Dish, LR Rundown, Ship Happens, the Projects Biweekly Report, and position lists across every major sector and trading region.
Proven Commercial Execution
Over 2,400 successful spot fixtures since 2022 and 250+ newbuilding contracts since inception. Our Projects desk currently covers 100+ Time Charter years — from VLCCs to Chemical Carriers across all major vessel categories.
Veteran Depth, Fresh Energy
MJLF blends decades of institutional knowledge with emerging talent. Our 30+ person team includes professionals with 25, 30, and 40+ years of experience alongside sharp junior brokers — producing better outcomes and sharper market reads.
Integrated Knowledge Sharing
Insights flow freely between desks — when research identifies a structural trend, our brokers act on it. Clients benefit from the full intelligence of the firm, not just one desk in isolation.
Four decades of industry-leading maritime services.
1987
International Expansion
The firm expanded internationally through strategic partnerships and contracted the inaugural double hull tankers, including six aframaxes, an STL shuttle ship, and three deepwater drill ships.
1994
$650MM+ Newbuildings
Concluded four newbuilding contracts with 12-year time charters for a total deal value in excess of $650MM.
2001
$1 Billion Milestone
Completed the initial $1 billion transaction by co-developing a new tanker design and securing yard space for multiple vessels with 12-year time charters.
2006
Record Growth
Concluded 78 newbuilding contracts across bulkers, containers, handy tankers, suezmax tankers, aframaxes, and panamax tankers in 2006–07.
2015
Houston Expansion
MJLF expanded its footprint with the opening of a new Houston office to better serve Gulf Coast clients and markets.
2017
New Leadership
John Stichter became the fourth president, bringing significant investment in technology, people, and processes, and relocating to a new flagship office.
2018
230+ Contracts
Total newbuilding contracts since inception exceeded 230 vessels across all major shipping sectors.
2024
Dubai Office Established
MJLF continues its global growth with the opening of its Dubai office, strengthening the firm's presence in the Middle East and expanding its ability to serve clients across international markets.
2026
Athens Office Opened
MJLF opened its Athens, Greece office, expanding the firm's Mediterranean presence and strengthening coverage for clients across European shipping markets.
2026
Beacon Launch
Launched Beacon, a proprietary AI-driven platform built to tech-enable the broker through market intelligence, performance analytics, and streamlined workflows.
Today
Global Leader
Operating across three continents with offices in Norwalk, Houston, Dubai, and Athens, Greece — delivering bespoke brokerage and advisory across every sector of shipping.