Vitol chooses ZeroNorth e-BDN solution in Singapore

Vitol Bunkers and its logistics arm, V-bunkers, on Thursday (1 February) said they are collaborating with ZeroNorth to enhance the efficiency of the bunkering process in Singapore through digitalisation.

Vitol Bunkers, based in Singapore, will be among the first suppliers to embrace use of an electronic bunker delivery note (e-BDN), which will eventually replace the physical documents that are currently still required.

ZeroNorth is one of the few companies that has been approved by Singapore’s Maritime & Port Authority to provide this service.

V-Bunkers has delivered over 7 million metric tonnes (mt) of bunker fuels in 2023 for its customers, which was also a record year for Singapore. Its barges delivered around 190,000 tons of biofuels, which is nearly 36% of total biofuels volume delivered in Singapore last year.

Rishab Bahl, Managing Director at V-Bunkers, said: “We have chosen ZeroNorth as our partner to help digitalise our delivery process with their eBDN solution. Their deep domain knowledge, a secure and strong solution, and commitment to continuous investments towards digitalisation align well with our objectives for a global roll-out.”

Kenneth Juhls, Managing Director for ZeroNorth Bunker, said: “Digitalising the bunker industry is a game-changer that accelerates the green transition. Our partnership with Vitol Bunkers marks significant strides towards innovative and sustainable industry practices, and we’re excited to see how Singapore’s leadership influences this globally.”

Manifold Times previously reported Singapore bunker supplier Golden Island Diesel Oil Trading Pte Ltd (Golden Island) will be fully adopting e-BDN for commercial bunkering operations from 1 December 2023 onwards after it chose ZeroNorth Bunker’s eBDN solution.

Manifold Times also reported the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Monday (1 November) launched its digital bunkering platform, becoming the world’s first port to implement e-BDN.

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Published: 1 February, 2024