Braskem Trading & Shipping B.V. is a Netherlands-based subsidiary of Braskem S.A., the largest petrochemical company in Latin America. Headquartered in Rotterdam, the company manages trading and shipping operations, primarily transporting naphtha and other feedstocks to support Braskem's production facilities worldwide.
Its fleet includes specialized chemical and product tankers. In May, it commissioned the LR1 tanker Blooming Future, equipped with biofuel-ready engines and energy-efficient systems expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 30% compared to the company's average vessels. The vessel forms part of a program to operate four LR1 tankers by early 2027.
Also known as Braskem Trading & Shipping.
LR1-class naphtha carrier (89,500 m³) with ~30% CO₂ reduction; four-vessel series to cover 40–50% of naphtha imports; Bold Future due Jan 2027.
Next‑gen LR1 tanker begins service to carry naphtha with biofuel‑ready engines and energy‑efficient systems, targeting ~30% lower CO2 (~6,500 t/year).
