Biofuel Global
Advanced Maritime Operations. Port Optimization. Biofuel solutions.
Senior Port Captain-led advisory for shipowners, ports, terminals, and transshipment, delivering operational and biofuel solutions to support emission reduction targets.
Services
Operational & Green Maritime Solutions
Senior Port Captain Services
We provide senior Port Captain-led operational support for port calls, berthing and unberthing, cargo operations, and complex maritime activities, ensuring effective coordination between vessels, pilots, tugs, terminals, and port authorities.
Port Optimization Services
Port and transshipment surveys, operational assessments, and optimization strategies for new and existing terminals, enabling faster vessel turnaround and the development of new port SOPs, including training and workshops for relevant stakeholders.
Tailored Advanced Training Solutions
Delivering high-impact, hands-on training tailored to specific ports, regions, and operational cases, delivered by instructors with extensive global experience, including years of safety and operational training across leading shipping organizations.
Green Port & Biofuel Solutions
Bespoke advisory supporting green port development and maritime decarbonization, including transition roadmaps, new-fuel readiness and risk assessments, green COA, biofuel bunkering audits, and port preparedness gap analyses, alongside the development of our own CNSL-based marine biofuel, MFB30.
Biofuel Solutions
Green Port Development & Biofuel Solutions
Biofuel Global is developing next-generation, FuelEU-compliant marine biofuels, including our CNSL-based Maritime Fuel Blend 30 (MFB30), to support the shipping industry’s transition toward low-carbon operations. Our biofuel programme is built on verified feedstocks, certified supply chains, and technical validation, enabling shipowners and charterers to reduce GHG intensity while maintaining operational performance and regulatory compliance.
In parallel, we support ports and terminals in preparing for the safe and efficient adoption of alternative fuels. Our advisory services cover green port development and roadmap planning, port decarbonization strategies, new-fuel audits and readiness assessments, biofuel bunkering audits, and port preparedness gap analyses.
With Biofuel Global, clients gain:
Access to compliant Marine Biofuel Supply
Development and future deployment of certified low-carbon fuels, including CNSL-based MFB30, aligned with FuelEU, EU ETS, and IMO requirements.
Bunkering & Operational Assurance
Biofuel bunkering audits, port preparedness gap analyses, and operational procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and inspection-ready operations.
Green Port Readiness
Port development guidance, transition roadmaps, and new-fuel risk assessments supporting the safe integration of biofuels and future energy carriers.
End-to-End Decarbonization Support
From fuel development and certification to port infrastructure planning and regulatory alignment, providing a complete pathway toward practical maritime decarbonization.
Why Biofuel Global
Biofuel Global is built on more than 45 years of senior maritime, port, and bunkering experience across four continents, combining seagoing command and senior Port Captain expertise to provide a comprehensive understanding of cargo operations and port systems.
We bring proven experience in bulk carrier and tanker operations, including transshipment, and recognized expertise in port optimization, supporting efficient vessel turnaround and well-coordinated port operations.
Alongside our operational strengths, we maintain advanced expertise in biofuels and green port solutions, including the ongoing development of our own CNSL-based next-generation marine biofuel, with targeted commercial availability in 2027–2028, and advisory support for fuel readiness, decarbonization, and future-ready port infrastructure.
With our headquarters in Denmark coordinating international operations, we combine strong international business expertise with cross-cultural experience, supported by an extensive global network and long-standing collaboration with multicultural crews and shipping stakeholders worldwide.
Our approach
Entrepreneurial mindset
We think and act like business owners, not consultants, with a clear focus on value creation and long-term impact.
Operational solution mode
We deliver practical, executable solutions that work in ports, terminals, and on board vessels, grounded in real operational experience.
Commercial understanding
We understand the commercial realities of shipping, ports, and terminals, and design solutions that reduce risk, minimize delays, and control costs.
Code of Conduct
At Biofuel Global we are maintaining the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and social responsibility, which are fundamental to our operations. Our Code of Conduct serves as a framework for employees, partners, and stakeholders, focusing on human rights, labor conditions, and occupational safety. Adhering to these principles ensures sustainable and a strong commitment to future development in West Africa.
Our team always remains available, 24/7.
Captain Soeren R. Johansson
Captain Soeren Retz Johansson leads our services as Senior Port Captain, bringing more than 45 years of global maritime experience from seagoing command and shore-based management roles across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. His background covers tanker and bulk carrier operations, bunkering, transshipment, and port development, and includes over a decade as Port Captain and global experience as a safety and operational training instructor, supporting safe, efficient, and well-coordinated maritime operations.
Email: srj@biofuel-global.com | Phone: +45 21 62 18 99 | LinkedIn
Henrik Welander
Henrik Welander supports our biofuel and decarbonization advisory activities, contributing a strong background in maritime business development, biofuel strategy, and scaling industrial ventures. His experience in delivering operational marine projects spans planning, execution, and quality control, and is supported by a broad and reliable international network of maritime surveyors and technical experts, enabling rapid mobilisation and independent technical support when required.
Email: hw@biofuel-global.com | Phone: +45 28 800 850 | LinkedIn
Extended Team
Mr. Franklin Karikari – Head of CNSL Division
Location : West Africa
Mr. Ollo Jules Hein – Operations Manager
Location: Ivory Coast
Ms. Kimia Retz Johansson – Research & IT Manager
Location: Denmark, Dubai
Ms. P. Yaa Onwosi – Head of Laboratory
Location: Ghana
We operate worldwide with strong operational and commercial connections in key maritime hubs including Morocco, Spain, and Gibraltar.
Our activities are supported by a dedicated technical support team of engineers and marine superintendents, available for guidance and advisory across fuel handling, operations, and implementation.
Contact
info@biofuel-global.com