Rotterdam B30 premium over VLSFO narrows to $191/mt
Sources report that Rotterdam’s B30 biofuel premium over conventional VLSFO has narrowed to $191 per tonne after divergent weekly price moves.
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Port of Rotterdam
A major European port serving international shipping, logistics and industry.
- Country
- Netherlands
- Location
- Rotterdam
- Region
- Europe
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Tight prompt bunkers in ARA as B100 demand rises in Rotterdam
Sources indicated on 7 October 2026 that prompt bunker availability in northwest Europe is tight, buyers are advised to allow five to seven days for deliveries and Rotterdam has seen increased demand for B100 as it trades below LSMGO.
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B100 bunkering rises in Rotterdam as ENGINE records more than double the samples in 2026
ENGINE’s sample records show a marked rise in B100 biofuel in Rotterdam during the first eight months of 2026, with counts rising from 34 to 77 and the fuel’s sample share approaching 25%.
Maritime desk
Closure of western Suurhoffbrug curtails road access to the port of Rotterdam
A closure of the western Suurhoffbrug (A15) that took effect at 5pm on Wednesday has major consequences for access to the port of Rotterdam, with road users, companies, employees and residents facing serious disruption.
Maritime desk
Hapag‑Lloyd takes 25 per cent stake in Maasvlakte II terminal
The carrier will acquire a 25 per cent interest in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V. from APM Terminals, securing long‑term automated terminal capacity and supporting the terminal’s expansion, Port Technology International reports on 19 August 2026.
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ABB chosen to build and maintain shore power at three Rotterdam deep‑sea container terminals
Rotterdam Shore Power has awarded ABB a contract to engineer, build and maintain shore‑power systems at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II and both Hutchison Ports ECT terminals, covering eight kilometres of quay and 35 ship connection points.
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Rotterdam and Singapore deepen cooperation on a 15,000-kilometre green shipping corridor
The two ports have formalised work with 28 partners on lower-emission fuels and digital port-call systems, with a 20–30 per cent emissions ambition for 2030.