Axel Ludvig Broström

Axel Ludvig Broström (May 21, 1838 in Kristinehamn – September 21, 1905) was a prosperous Swedish shipping owner.

Later he became an owner and captain in the inland (lake) shipping business.

In 1865, Axel used a loan to purchase a wooden trading ketch, Mathilda.

This would lead to the founding of the Swedish shipping company Broström Lines.

His grandson, Tor Erland Broström, was board chairman of Swedish American Line.