Chemicals

The Odin-RVB Chemical department offers one of the highest commercial support staff ratios in the industry, which allows seamless monitoring of all vessel operations coupled with extensive backup support. Our synchronized worldwide network of offices offers a unique model that has made our group a true industry leader.

Our chemical and product brokers are able to concentrate on commercial achievements by calculating strategic goals and maximizing negotiating effectiveness. The result: we conclude the most advantageous freight packages coupled with unsurpassed operational coverage and support.

Supply Chain

Odin-RVB day to day activity and role evolved through the years from being a traditional broker to becoming a logistic service provider. Since 2018 we also offer Supply Chain Consultancy. This service can be complementary to our existing logistic services but is also offered separately.

A team of classic shipbrokers and supply chain specialists, logistics managers and former procurement employees will ensure the very best services for our customers. The needs of our customers are all different and every logistic supply chain is unique of its own. Therefore all our services will be tailormade, transparent and will comply with the highest ethical standards.

Vegoil

The Odin-RVB Vegoil Department is an independent specialist in the ship brokerage of edible oils and biofuels. Working from offices in Rotterdam, Singapore and Barcelona, a strong team of shipbrokers and operators organize the shipping of oils for a variety of companies and provide strategic insights and advice. Odin-RVB as oil transportation specialist meets the highest standards in the industry with knowledge of all players of this niche market. Customers are able to rely on the expertise of brokers and operators.

Specialized knowledge and a broad network enable us to assist with shipping edible and related oils as well as biofuels. Our service and support are a unique mix of commercial and operational activities and don’t stop after ‘completion of discharge’.

 

Tank Storage

Odin-RVB Tank Storage B.V. was originally founded in 2015 and provides worldwide services as storage broker. We bring cargo owners and tank terminals together all over the world. With no product or location too difficult for us, we will always find a solution irrespective of product, location or difficulty.

With a specific knowhow in bulk liquid storage market we are able to negotiate the best contracts for our principals. We haven been able to obtain cost reductions year after year.

Global Storage brokerage:
• Spot storage: ability to find storage place for your products or off-spec products, seasonal production, trade opportunities, alternative supply chain solutions with very short notice.
• Long term storage: ability to find the best tank for the required transportation mode(s) at competitive terms and conditions.
• Tender management: permanently checking the market on pricing and availability to optimize storage requirements.
• Sublease assistance: in case of under utilization tanks we assist in providing a temporary tenant.

 

Consultancy services:
• Review of existing bulk storage strategy: we offer an outside perspective for contract clauses, locations, tank sizes and rate structures.
• Search for tenants/investors for captive storage capacity, green- or brownfield projects.
• Market studies for new/potential storage projects: providing insights of the (current) market situation, overall storage capacity and terminals with their capabilities and restrictions.
• Contract management: (re)negotiation of terms, check invoicing and evaluation of performance. Control of automatic renewals.
• Commercial due diligence: providing third-party evaluation of terminal value and assets.

Business model:
• A structured commission is paid after fixture of the contract. No cure, no pay.

 

Barging

Odin-RVB Barging is a pioneer in the barge brokering industry. With its office located in Rotterdam, the epicenter of the European barging market, Odin-RVB offers the highest service for inland waterway solutions through dedicated barge brokers and operators. Our pro-active approach and continuous interaction with the different barging stakeholders, coupled with the direct communication with our deep-sea and short-sea departments, allow us to offer maximized service and support.

At Odin-RVB we recognize the importance of inland transportation in the supply chain process and via our unique and transparent model we create true added value for our customers!