KGJG

Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi (KGJS), part of the Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Group (KGJG), is an international shipowning company based in Bergen, Norway, focused on commercial and operational activities in the dry bulk and tanker segments. The family-owned enterprise provides ocean transportation services, operating a fleet of energy-efficient vessels, including BTG Denali, primarily for blue chip charterers in grain trades. KGJS emphasizes sustainability, health, safety, and ethical practices, as highlighted in its 2023 ESG report. The company is currently owned by Alexandra Ford Jebsen, Daniel Ford Jebsen, and Hans Peter Jebsen. Ørjan Lunde was appointed CEO effective January 2024, with Petter Mowinckel slated to become Head of Dry Bulk in August 2025 and CEO in October 2025. KGJS was founded in 1967 by Kristian Gerhard Jebsen.