A.P. Moller – Maersk and tank storage operator Royal Vopak have agreed to launch a 0.5% sulphur-fuel bunkering facility in Rotterdam, which will cater for 20% of Maersk’s global bunkering demand.
According to Maersk, who are the anchor tenant of the modified facilities, the joint initiative will enable it to deliver around 2.3 million tons of fuel a year.
In addition to this, the facility at Vopak Terminal Europoort will allow Maersk to safely blend, store and handle different fuel types, ensuring full compliance with regulations from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
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The project is expected to play a key role in providing Maersk with supply chain assurance, regarding both the quality and quantity of compliant fuel.
Niels Henrik Lindegaard, Head of Maersk Oil Trading, said: “We trust that this initiative will put to rest some of the concerns the industry has on fuel availability as well as secure our continued competitiveness in the market.”
Hari Dattatreya, Global Oil Director of Royal Vopak, also spoke about the agreement: “We are very proud to serve A.P. Moller – Maersk with this dedicated 0.5% sulphur bunkering point in the heart of Rotterdam.
“With A.P. Moller – Maersk as an anchor customer, Vopak demonstrates the focus to position itself in the 0.5% sulphur fuels bunker market. We are dedicated to serve our customers to comply with the IMO 2020 regulations in the key global bunker hubs around the world.”
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