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We believe that every shipping company, no matter the fleet size or setup, should have the tools to make smarter, more strategic procurement decisions.

Closelink was founded in Hamburg with a simple goal: to use technology to make marine lubricant procurement easier, more transparent, and more efficient. Our team of technologists, maritime professionals, and data experts came together to tackle one of the shipping industry's most overlooked cost drivers.
We aim to bring clarity and control to every step of the process. Together, we have built a digital platform that simplifies complex workflows, increases transparency, and helps purchasers unlock real cost savings.
Today, Closelink powers procurement teams across the globe. Here’s what we have achieved so far.
Closelink is recognized as a leader in maritime innovation, setting new standards for efficiency and transparency in procurement.
Our impact is highlighted globally, from inclusion in the Thetius 150 to the BSFZ innovation certification by the German government for our in-house R&D.


Closelink is backed by industry leaders who share our commitment to setting a new standard in maritime procurement
A forward-looking venture capital firm, combining capital investment with strategic and operational expertise.

Maritime investor offering strategic insights and broad resources.

A maritime venture studio supporting Closelink with domain expertise, network access, and hands-on operational support.
Compliance, fairness, and integrity are fundamental principles that shape our identity and drive our actions.
Download our Code of Ethics to learn more.
We’re a diverse team with deep shipping expertise and smart technology, solving complex challenges with practical solutions.




























We inspire each other to exceed our potential by demonstration, encouragement and the freedom to learn from mistakes.
We aim to deliver extraordinary achievements, work with passion and act with persistence.
We face challenges with determination, take responsibility for our actions and aim to deliver valuable outcomes in all our endeavours.
We embrace different personalities, strengths, ideas and cultural backgrounds to encourage pluralism in debate and opinion.
We seek new challenges to push ourselves beyond personal boundaries and to expand our experience and capabilities.
We value a working culture that promotes flexibility, creativity and joy.
We treat each other with respect to establish a safe, supportive and productive work environment.
“While innovators see opportunity in change, they must also make that change happen. The Closelink founders understand this, so instead of attempting to change the maritime world as a whole, they specifically chose to implement change in a particular field: marine-lubricant procurement, where they show a very strong advantage and offer tangible benefits.”




