Reliable Maritime Transport Solutions
Bened Shipping BV operates a modern fleet of 14 product tankers and chemical tankers with a combined deadweight capacity of 58,000 DWT. Our vessels are classed by Lloyd's Register, fully ISM and ISPS compliant, and operate on established trade lanes connecting the North West European range (NWE), the Mediterranean, West Africa, and the Arabian Gulf.
We handle an annual volume of over 1.2 million tonnes of liquid bulk cargo, serving oil traders, chemical manufacturers, agricultural processors, and industrial end-users. Our shipping division is fully integrated with our terminal storage and bunkering operations, enabling us to offer end-to-end logistics solutions under a single point of accountability.
Our Fleet
| Vessel Class | DWT Range | No. of Vessels | Avg. Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handysize Product Tankers | 4,000 - 7,000 | 6 | 7 years |
| Chemical Tankers (IMO II/III) | 3,500 - 6,000 | 4 | 6 years |
| Coastal Tankers | 1,500 - 3,500 | 4 | 10 years |
Trade Routes & Coverage
North West Europe (NWE): Regular services between Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Flushing, Moerdijk, Hamburg, Ghent, and Dunkirk. Transit times within the NWE range typically 1-4 days depending on destination.
West Africa: Established routes from Rotterdam to Lagos (Apapa/Tincan), Tema, Abidjan, Douala, and Luanda. Typical transit time Rotterdam-Lagos is 14-18 days depending on weather and port congestion.
Mediterranean: Services to Gibraltar, Algeciras, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, and Istanbul. Transit times range from 4-10 days from Rotterdam.
Arabian Gulf: Direct services to Fujairah, Jebel Ali, and Ras Tanura for back-to-back cargo and repositioning. Transit time 18-22 days from Rotterdam via Suez Canal.
Cargo Capabilities
Our vessels are equipped to handle the following cargo types:
- Clean Petroleum Products: Gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, naphtha, and fuel oil. Dedicated clean-dedicated vessels with coated tanks to maintain product purity.
- Chemicals (IMO II/III): Methanol, ethanol, MEG/DEG/TEG, caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, toluene, xylene, and other IBC-listed chemicals. Stainless steel and epoxy-coated tank configurations.
- Vegetable Oils: Palm oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, and rapeseed oil. Vessels equipped with heating coils to maintain cargo temperature during transit.
- Biofuels: FAME (biodiesel), HVO, and bioethanol. Segregated tank arrangements to prevent cross-contamination with fossil fuel cargoes.
Vessel Features & Equipment
- Inert Gas Systems (IGS) for safe handling of flammable cargoes
- Crude Oil Washing (COW) systems on applicable tankers
- Segregated ballast tanks (SBT) for environmental compliance
- Heating coils in all cargo tanks with temperature monitoring
- Deepwell cargo pumps for efficient loading and discharge
- Electronically controlled main engines for fuel efficiency
- Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) and AIS transponders on all vessels
- Real-time vessel tracking accessible to clients via our online portal
Service Offerings
- Spot Charter: Single-voyage charters for immediate or forward cargo movements. Flexible pricing based on current market rates and vessel availability.
- Contract of Affreightment (COA): Multi-voyage agreements providing guaranteed capacity over defined periods. Ideal for shippers with regular cargo programs.
- Time Charter: Vessels chartered for fixed periods with crew and operational management included. Suitable for projects requiring dedicated tonnage.
- Trip Charter: Multi-port discharge voyages for complex distribution patterns across multiple destinations.
- Transshipment Services: Ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations at designated anchorage areas, coordinated with our terminal network.
Cargo Tracking & Documentation
All shipments include comprehensive documentation and real-time tracking:
- Electronic Bill of Lading (e-BL) and digital documentation platform
- Real-time vessel position tracking via satellite AIS
- ETA updates with weather-adjusted voyage planning
- Pre-arrival documentation submitted to port authorities
- Cargo survey reports and independent inspection arrangements
- Full chain-of-custody documentation for regulatory compliance