1 What is the relationship between BLT, GBLT(UK) and Chembulk?

Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk. (BLT), based in Indonesia, is the parent company of GBLT (UK) Ltd. At present GBLT (UK) is responsible for all pre and post fixture activities for BLT vessels trading in the European/med market.

Chembulk Tankers LLC was acquired by BLT in 2007, as of 31^st December 2008 the company operates 18 Chemical Tankers. As well as the company’s head office in Westport, Connecticut, Chembulk also has a representative office in Rotterdam.

GBLT(UK) co-ordinate with Chembulk Rotterdam in sourcing cargoes for Chembulk vessels trading in the European/ North African market.

2. Where are the Group’s offices located?

GBLT (UK) Ltd is based in Glasgow, Scotland. The BLT Head Office is located in Jakarta, Indonesia, but has branches and representatives in Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Taiwan, Mumbai, Dubai, Westport, Rotterdam and Sao Paulo.
For full address details of each office please go to www.blt.co.id/contact.htm.

3. Why move into Europe?

GBLT (UK) was formed as part of the Group’s strategic international growth strategy, which intended to establish BLT and its fleet beyond the Asian and Middle Eastern markets in which they had previously operated.

4. Why Glasgow?

With its large pool of maritime professionals and well-established infrastructure to access other European sources, the UK was the natural location for the base of operations into the European and African markets.

More specifically, Glasgow has an extensive maritime history and is world renowned for its marine and maritime connections. During the early- and mid-twentieth century, dozens of shipyards on the River Clyde supplied merchant ships and naval warships for the UK and other countries. Furthermore, under the ‘Clydebuilt’ brand, some of the most famous liners were built on the River: including the Queen Mary I and the Queen Elizabeth I&II. Indeed, the River Clyde has been a major part of Scotland’s heritage and its impressive shipbuilding history continues even today. Glasgow is also a major ship management centre and equally maintains its credentials in maritime training. There is provision for seafarer training from the Glasgow College of Nautical Studies and Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture courses available from both Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities.

5. Where and what do we trade?

BLT vessels now trade globally and are supported by BLT’s extensive global presence which provide our vessels with comprehensive coverage in every time zone. GBLT(UK) specifically is involved with BLT vessels trading in the European/ North African markets.

Our fully stainless steel IMO II vessels are designed and built according to the highest industry standards in the chemical shipping industry. Therefore we are capable of carrying a wide range of commodities such as acids, edible oils, easy chemicals, lubes and other products with high specifications during load, transit and discharge. With our flexible, personal and “can-do” approach, we have obtained the confidence from a vast number of renowned clients interested in the carriage of both large volumes of chemicals and small lots with specific needs.