NAODAN Chartering Inc.

NAODAN CHARTERING INC.

Established in June of 1992, NAODAN Chartering Inc. is located in the United States Pacific Northwest on Mercer Island in Washington state. For nearly 30 years, NAODAN has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to timber and bulk cargo shippers worldwide, facilitating successful global ocean transportation solutions.

Seeking to provide our customers with greater market intelligence and global reach, in 2019, NAODAN entered into an agreement with Maersk Broker of Copenhagen Denmark to be acquired within their group of companies. Maersk Broker, founded in 1914 by A.P Moller, is represented in 15 countries, with 18 offices and more than 250 brokers and other staff working to ensure that you receive the most appropriate and accurate business intelligence required for your specific business proposition.

For furthering information on our group: www.maerskbroker.com

2448 76th Ave. S.E. #200
Mercer Island, WA 98040 U.S.A.

Daniel Valente
CEO / President / Chartering

C: (206) 601 – 8432
chartering@naodan.com danvalente@naodan.com

Dan began his education in shipping at SUNY Maritime College, graduating in 1981 with a U.S. unlimited 3rd officers license and a B.S. degree in Marine Transportation Management. After graduation Dan was employed at the Manhattan offices of Sanko Steamship Company of Japan. Having spent several years working in operations and chartering in Tokyo and Vancouver B.C., Dan joined a brokerage company in 1986 and founded NAODAN Chartering in 1992.
Chris Allen
Chartering Manager
Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering

C: +45 (5127)1979
chal@maerskbroker.com

Chris has experience working in Vancouver, Athens and Copenhagen – specializing in dry bulk chartering for the past 10 years. He has worked as a Dry Cargo Broker for L. Dens, Lorentzen & Stemoco, Howe Robinson Partners and most recently he has taken on the role as Chartering Manager at Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering. Chris was born and raised in Canada and is fluent in English, Greek and French.
Ben Yeung
Operations Manager

C: (206) 388 – 6060
operations@naodan.com

Ben graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Business Administration, and joined NAODAN Chartering in September of 2006. He currently manages day to day operations and accounts for both New Zealand and North American customers.
Julia LaPorta
Office / Documentation Manager

C: (206) 251 – 9008
admin@naodan.com

Julia graduated in 2013 from Seattle University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing and joined NAODAN in March 2022 as an office manager and document administrator. Previously Julia worked as Inside Sales at Nelson Stud Welding.