Odfjell has launched the first operational green corridor between Brazil and Europe with its chemical tankers using certified sustainable biofuel. The corridor will operate 12-15 voyages per year, each lasting around 40 days.
Odfjell has established an offtake of B24 sustainable biofuel blend in Rio Grande to secure long-term fuel availability. The Ports of Antwerp-Bruges, Rotterdam and Rio Grande are working together with Odfjell 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, adding: “By covering the additional cost ourselves, we eliminate the financial element and move directly into operational implementation. It may not be a perfect corridor yet, but a solid start. Its success depends on collaboration across the value chain, and we are committed to developing it further together with relevant stakeholders.”
The Norwegian minister of climate and environment, Anders Bjelland Eriksen, said: “We congratulate Odfjell on taking the lead and demonstrating what is possible when business and public authorities cooperate across national borders to reduce emissions.”
Odfjell is widely regarded as a global leader in shipping decarbonisation, combining early action with measurable results. The chemical tanker specialist has cut fleet carbon intensity by more than 50% compared with 2008 levels, well ahead of IMO targets.
