Lars Jensen, maritime analyst and CEO of Vespucci Maritime, has been selected as the 2026 Person of the Year by the New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association (NYNJFFFBA). The recognition will be presented at the association's 108th Annual Dinner Gala on February 5, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
The Person of the Year Award acknowledges individuals who have contributed to the logistics, maritime, and transportation sectors. Jensen has worked in container shipping for 25 years and provides regular analysis of developments in the global shipping industry. He shares updates and commentary with a large professional audience, including more than 150,000 followers on LinkedIn.
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Jensen began his career after earning a Ph.D. in theoretical physics. His early roles included serving as Chief Analyst for Maersk Line, where he focused on the economic and operational framework of container shipping. In 2011, he founded Vespucci Maritime, an independent consultancy that provides strategic insight to carriers, shippers, and other supply chain stakeholders.
Jensen spends much of the year meeting with industry professionals in various countries. He also developed LinerGame, a workshop format that uses LEGO vessels and containers to demonstrate practical shipping and logistics scenarios.
In 2024, Lloyd's List included Jensen in its ranking of the 100 Most Influential People in Global Shipping.
NYNJFFFBA President Al Raffa said Jensen "has a unique ability to distill complex global shipping dynamics into actionable insights that resonate across the supply chain," adding that his work has influenced discussion across the industry.
For more information:
Lisa Aurichio
BSY Associates Inc
Tel: +1 917 476 8366
Email: [email protected]
www.nynjforwarders-brokers.org
