Port investment programmes target bunkering capacity
Terminal operators are budgeting for blending and testing infrastructure alongside berth upgrades.
Several port authorities have published capital plans that put marine fuel infrastructure alongside berth and yard upgrades, a shift from a decade when container throughput absorbed most investment.
Operators argue that reliable bunkering is now a competitive differentiator for calls, particularly on long-haul routes where fuel quality disputes carry real cost.
Daniel Okonkwo — Shipping & Logistics Correspondent. Daniel reports on tanker freight, bunkering and port infrastructure across Europe, West Africa and the Gulf.
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