Rotterdam bunker suppliers report rising uptake of bio-blended marine fuels
Demand for B24 and B30 blends grew through the summer as operators trialled compliance strategies ahead of tighter carbon-intensity rules.
Bunker suppliers in Rotterdam reported growing sales of biofuel-blended marine fuels over the summer, according to port statistics and supplier commentary, as shipping companies tested lower-carbon options.
Blends containing 24 to 30 percent fatty acid methyl ester were the most commonly lifted grades, suppliers said, with container and car carrier operators among the most active buyers.
The port's published bunker sales data showed biofuel blends accounting for a rising share of total volumes, though conventional very low sulphur fuel oil remained dominant.
Suppliers cautioned that availability and pricing of sustainable feedstocks would influence how quickly uptake continues, and that regulatory recognition of blends across jurisdictions remains a factor for buyers.
Anchor Point Shipping does not publish bunker price assessments and refers readers to the port's official statistics for volume data.
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