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‘BunkerPlanner’ is now available in Asia, says BunkerMetric Co-founder

The bunker procurement optimisation tool will be marketed in the Asia Pacific region, by Ben Line Agencies.

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7 years ago

October 22, 2019

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BunkerPlanner, a bunker procurement optimisation tool developed by Scandinavian maritime technology firm BunkerMetric, will now be available in the Asia Pacific region, says its Co-founder.

The tool helps marine fuel buyers choose the right port, volume and grade of marine fuel for bunkering in the cheapest way possible while considering Emission Control Areas (ECAs), scrubbers, tank configurations and other vessel operational issues.

“We have a value-generating product that can help many Asian bunker buyers, especially for small and medium sized tramp operators, save 1% to 3% in total bunker cost,” Christian Plum told Manifold Times.

“Compared to others, we provide unbiased advice as we are not affiliated with any local or global commodity traders.

“We have the most advanced algorithms that consider all commercial, operational, and regulatory aspects of bunker buying.”

IMO 2020 has influenced the marine fuels buying sector where players are now seeing a more diverse and increasingly volatile bunker market, according to Plum.

“That means that bunker desks cannot buy bunkers using the rules of thumb or continue doing what we did yesterday,” he explains.

“We need to be advanced all the time to adapt to how the market and regulatory changes. This is why we believe bunker buyers will need to be supported by data algorithms to make the decisions.

“There will be so much turmoil and we need a simple interface to help calculate and select from amongst a complex array of procurement options.”

BunkerPlanner will be marketed in Asia by Ben Line Agencies. Contact details for a product test of BunkerPlanner are as follows:

Name: Edward Barry
Direct: +65 6420 9186
Mobile: +65 9739 3789
Email: [email protected]

Photo credit: Bunker Metric
Published: 22 October, 2019

Alternative Fuels

Singapore-based ONE celebrates maiden voyage of methanol-and-ammonia ready boxship

Following the successful deployment of “ONE Singapore” and its sister vessels, “ONE Solidarity” will be deployed on the Mediterranean Pacific South 2 (MS2) service.

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2 days ago

July 3, 2026

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Singapore-based ONE celebrates maiden voyage of methanol-and-ammonia ready boxship

Singapore-based container shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) on Thursday (3 July) said it celebrated the maiden voyage of containership ONE Solidarity as the ship made its first-ever arrival in Shekou, China.

“As one of our S-series methanol and ammonia ready container vessels, ONE Solidarity is another demonstration of ONE’s commitment to sustainable shipping,” the company said in a social media post.

Following the successful deployment of ONE Singapore and its sister vessels, ONE Solidarity will be deployed on the Mediterranean Pacific South 2 (MS2) service.

“Her deployment will boost our service capacity, ensuring faster, more reliable, and highly efficient shipping offerings across key global trade lanes,” the company added.

Photo credit: Ocean Network Express
Published: 3 July, 2026

Alternative Fuels

“Lucia Cosulich” enters final preparation ahead of bunkering operations

Following delivery of the ship in China, it will now enter the final preparation phase ahead of its next operational steps, strengthening Fratelli Cosulich’s ability to provide reliable bunkering solutions.

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2 days ago

July 3, 2026

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“Lucia Cosulich” enters final preparation ahead of bunkering operations

Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy on Thursday (2 July) celebrated the delivery of Lucia Cosulich at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard in China.

The vessel is the second of four sister methanol-ready IMO II bunker tankers developed within the Group’s fleet expansion programme and follows the launching ceremony held on 2 May 2026.

Designed to support the Group’s bunkering operations and future fuel requirements, Lucia Cosulich is part of the new generation of vessels developed by Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy to combine operational reliability, safety and fuel flexibility.

Lucia Cosulich will now enter the final preparation phase ahead of its next operational steps, further strengthening the Group’s ability to provide reliable bunkering solutions.

“We wish Lucia Cosulich and her crew fair winds on the next stage of her journey,” the company said.

Photo credit: Fratelli Cosulich
Published: 3 July, 2026

Business

Glencore backs FincoEnergies’ biofuel growth with majority stake acquisition

With Glencore’s support, FincoEnergies is well positioned to continue expanding its offerings in biofuels across multiple transport segments and to increase its presence in new geographies.

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2 days ago

July 3, 2026

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Dutch biofuel supplier FincoEnergies on Thursday (2 July) announced the completion of global commodities trader Glencore’s acquisition of a majority stake in the company, forming a partnership with Coloured Finches.

FincoEnergies said its fuel distribution and logistics infrastructure, customer relationships and expertise in downstream fuel transportation will be complemented by Glencore’s global scale, sourcing capabilities and experience across the energy value chain.

With Glencore’s support, FincoEnergies added it is well positioned to continue expanding its offerings in biofuels and decarbonisation solutions across multiple transport segments and to increase its presence in new geographies.

Jan-Willem van der Velden, FincoEnergies CEO and Founder, said: “Today marks an exciting next step for FincoEnergies. Glencore already knows our business well, and this builds on years of collaboration, trust and shared ambition. With Glencore’s support and global reach behind us, we are in a strong position to continue growing our business and supporting our customers as demand for lower-carbon fuel solutions continues to evolve.”

Maxim Kolupaev, Head of Glencore Energy UK, said: “Glencore’s investment in FincoEnergies strengthens the presence of our business in Northwest Europe and creates a strong platform for future growth. We are looking forward to continuing to work closely with the FincoEnergies team and building on the successful relationship we have already developed together.”

Manifold Times previously reported FincoEnergies signing an agreement with Glencore for the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the FincoEnergies Group in a partnership with Coloured Finches.

Photo credit: FincoEnergies
Published: 3 July, 2026