Nelly Elder

Commercial Freight Operator Shell

Nelly Elder is a commercial and maritime operations professional with more than 17 years of experience spanning energy, shipping, logistics, trading operations, business development, and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as a Commercial Freight Operator with Shell Trading US Company, Nelly specializes in the execution of complex marine transportation strategies supporting crude oil, refined products, chemicals, LPG, and other energy commodities.
Throughout her career, Nelly has managed end-to-end vessel and freight operations involving VLCC, Aframax, MR, chemical, and LPG vessels, while working closely with traders, charterers, terminal operators, vessel owners, brokers, and customers to ensure safe, compliant, and commercially optimized cargo movements. She has also led commercial growth initiatives, developed new business opportunities, and built strong industry relationships across the maritime and energy sectors.
Known for her collaborative leadership style and deep understanding of commercial execution, logistics, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, Nelly brings a practical, customer-focused perspective to discussions involving transportation, supply chains, energy markets, and commercial operations. She is passionate in giving to the next generation and donates her time to YoungShip Texas.