Odfjell launches bio bunker fuel-based green corridor between Brazil and Europe
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Norwegian chemical tanker company Odfjell on Tuesday (16 December) said it has launched the first operational green corridor for chemical tankers between Brazil and Europe.
The company’s ships are now sailing the 5,000-nautical-mile route on certified sustainable biofuel, cutting emissions on every journey. The corridor will operate 12-15 voyages per year, each lasting around 40 days.
“We have established an offtake of B24 sustainable biofuel blend in Rio Grande to secure long-term fuel availability,” the company said.
The Ports of Antwerp-Bruges, Rotterdam and Rio Grande are working together with Odfjell’s team to advance the green corridor through increased efficiency and optimised port-stay processes.
“We do this to demonstrate that certified fuel, technology, and infrastructure are already available,” said CEO Harald Fotland.
“Through this, we show that sustainable biofuel is a viable option for deep-sea shipping today.”
The company said it funded the corridor themselves to accelerate action and remove financial barriers. Collaboration across the value chain — ports, customers, and fuel providers — will be key as it expands and refine the model.
CEO Maritime at DNV, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, said “This is exactly the kind of practical decarbonization initiative needed to accelerate learning, send strong demand signals, and enable scalable supply of lower‑emission fuels.
“As highlighted in DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050, biofuels are a pragmatic deep‑sea option, especially when backed by robust certification and chain‑of‑custody models. This green corridor will show how this works in action while demonstrating how value‑chain collaboration can speed the transition and help meet ambitious goals.”
Knut Arild Hareide, CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, said: “This initiative is an excellent example of how collaboration between ports, fuel producers, and shipping companies can deliver tangible results that move us forward in the green transition.”
Photo credit: Odfjell
Published: 17 December, 2025
