NW Corporation expands Malaysia bunkering fleet with acquisition of “BELLAA 1”

Singapore-based commodities and oil cargo trading firm NW Corporation Pte Ltd (NWC) has expanded its Malaysia bunkering operations through the acquisition of Bellaa 1 (IMO 9269398), increasing its monthly bunker supply capability to approximately 30,000-35,000 mt.

“Bellaa 1 is a Malaysia-flagged bunker tanker with a loadable cargo capacity of approximately 5,000-5,500 mt of Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (LSFO),” Jason Tan, Co-founder and Head of Commercial of NWC, told Manifold Times on Tuesday (14 July).

“The addition of Bellaa 1 represents another important milestone in our fleet expansion strategy. It strengthens our operational capability, improves supply flexibility and enables us to better support the increasing demand for LSFO in Port Klang.”

Following the acquisition, the bunker tanker underwent an intermediate survey, was renamed in Singapore and is scheduled to commence commercial bunkering operations from August 2026.

According to Mr Tan, the acquisition will expand NWC’s LSFO supply capability, improve operational flexibility, increase vessel availability, enhance service reliability and support continued growth in bunker sales at Port Klang.

“NWC commenced bunkering operations at Port Klang in April 2024 with a single bunker barge and an initial monthly supply volume of approximately 10,000 mt,” said Mr Tan.

“The introduction of Bellaa 1 will increase our monthly bunker supply volume from approximately 20,000 mt to around 30,000-35,000 mt, driven by continued growth in bunker demand at Port Klang.”

Since entering the Port Klang market in 2024, NWC has steadily expanded its bunkering operations in tandem with growing customer demand. The latest fleet addition reflects the company’s continued investment in strengthening its supply capability and operational reliability.

Moving forward, Mr Tan pointed out NWC’s immediate growth strategy remains focused on Port Klang, where the company continues to strengthen its market presence and provide comprehensive bunkering solutions for its customers.

“Our immediate priority remains Port Klang, where we continue to see strong opportunities for growth. We will keep investing in fleet capability, operational efficiency and customer service while strengthening our trading activities and bunker supply network,” he stated.

“With a growing fleet, experienced operational team and strong partnerships with major bunker traders and suppliers, we are well positioned to expand our market share and reinforce our position as a trusted bunker supplier in the region.”

About NW Corporation

NW Corporation Pte Ltd is a Singapore-headquartered commodities and energy trading company engaged in oil cargo trading, bunkering, marine logistics and energy infrastructure investments across Asia. The company has been expanding its bunkering footprint in Port Klang as part of its long-term regional growth strategy.

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Photo credit: NW Corporation Pte Ltd
Published: 12 August, 2026