About JR Shipping Group
JR Shipping is an international short sea shipping company based in Harlingen, the Netherlands. Since 1993 we manage and operate container feeder vessels, dry cargo vessels and offshore service vessels for shipowners, investors and charterers.
Services
Our fleet
JR Shipping Group focuses on the operation and management of container feeder vessels, short sea dry cargo vessels, offshore service vessels and Tall Ships.
- Container feeder vessels
- Dry cargo vessels
- Offshore service vessels
- Tall ships
The SDG’s
At JR Shipping Group, we recognize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as an important reference framework for guiding our sustainability efforts. As a maritime company, we acknowledge our responsibility to contribute to sustainable development where we can make the most meaningful impact.
While we aim to contribute positively across the full set of SDGs, our activities are most closely aligned with a number of key areas. In particular, we place strong focus on good health and well-being (SDG 3), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), climate action (SDG 13), and life below water (SDG 14).
These priorities reflect both our commitment to a safe and healthy working environment and the role of the maritime sector in the energy transition and the protection of marine ecosystems.
Career
Want to sail on the JR Shipping or SeaZip Offshore Service fleet? On a regular basis, our shipping group has vacancies for both new and advanced officers. A key condition is that you endorse our company culture. Characteristics: respect, collegiality, commitment. As a team, we dedicate ourselves to obtaining optimum results for our customers and ensuring maximum safety on board our vessels.
Join our team!
Latest news & updates
-
July 09, 2026Building a future-ready short sea shipping industryTogether towards excellence in sustainable short sea shipping. JR Shipping Group publishes integrated Annual Report and Sustainability Report, strengthening its journey towards a future-ready short sea shipping industry JR Shipping Group is proud to present its Integrated Annual Report & Sustainability Report 2026. More than a reflection on our financial, operational and sustainability performance, this publication demonstrates how we are preparing our organisation, our people and our operations for the future of shipping. The maritime industry is evolving rapidly. DecarbonisatioRead more -
January 07, 2026Press release: Seatrade takes strategic stake in JR Shipping GroupJR Shipping Group announces that Seatrade has taken a strategic participation in the company and has become a strategic partner in the Harlingen-based JR Shipping Group. Jan Reier Arends and Sander Schakelaar will both continue as shareholders of JR Shipping Group. Both will remain members of the Executive Board and will continue to lead JR Shipping Group in the years ahead. JR Shipping Group will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation, with its own management, structure and identity. Strengthening the foundation for future growth Seatrade joins JR Shipping Group asRead more -
May 12, 2025JR Shipping Group Expands Fleet with Order of two Low-Emission ECO-8500 Short Sea Dry Cargo VesselsJR Shipping Group is pleased to announce the expansion of its fleet with the order of two diesel electric driven, high cubic 8.500 tonner ECO short sea dry cargo vessels with long-year yard partner Chowgule Shipbuilding in India.Read more -
March 31, 2025Successful Placement of All SeaZip 10 Bonds and EquityWe are proud to announce the successful placement of all available SeaZip 10 Bonds and Equity. In just 2.5 weeks, the full capital amount of € 4,35 million was raised.Read more -
March 07, 2025MV SeaZip 10 Bonds & EquityFrom today, JR Ship investments offers Dutch investors and high-net-worth retail investors the opportunity to become co-owners or lenders to an offshore service vessel – MV SeaZip 10. Service vessels are needed for more clean offshore wind energy and to make energy supplies less dependent. This brings investment opportunities.Read more
© 2026 JR Shipping