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RED III regulatory differences shift bunker fuel volume between Rotterdam and Antwerp

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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What happened

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The rollout of RED III in the Netherlands, which requires fuel suppliers to cut the GHG intensity of bunker fuel sold there, has caused market volume shifts. Conventional bunker sales in Rotterdam fell to 1.58 million metric tons in the first quarter. Volume has moved to Belgium, which has delayed implementing its equivalent rule, and Spain, which regulated suppliers for cabotage.

From shipandbunker.com

Why it matters

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The country-by-country implementation of decarbonization obligations on marine fuel suppliers is creating regulatory fragmentation. This fragmentation is directly impacting the sales volume and market share of major port cities like Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Compliance costs related to RED III are pushing demand shifts onto Belgium, which is offering alternatives to various mandates.

From shipandbunker.com

Who's involved

  • AntwerpPort city gaining market share as volume shifts from Rotterdam
  • RotterdamPort city experiencing significant drops in conventional bunker sales due to RED III
  • NetherlandsCountry where the RED III transposition requires suppliers to cut GHG intensity
  • BelgiumCountry whose delayed implementation of equivalent rules is attracting volume
  • SpainCountry that adopted a binding decree regulating suppliers for cabotage

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BelgiumSpeculative

    Belgium may see increased demand for fuel services as it offers alternatives to RED III mandates.

  • SpainSpeculative

    Spain could experience increased demand in the cabotage segment due to its regulatory decree.

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