Bunker Suite and Verde Marine complete first e-BDN trial in Rotterdam

Digital platform Bunker Suite on Tuesday (18 November) announced the successful completion of the first Electronic Bunker Delivery Note (e-BDN) trial onboard cargo ship Lady Clara on 19 October. 

The operation took place in Rotterdam and marks an important milestone in the digitalisation of bunker delivery processes within the maritime industry.

Developed entirely by Bunker Suite, the e-BDN platform replaces traditional paper-based workflows with a secure, fully digital process designed to streamline operations, enhance automation, and strengthen data integrity. 

The system ensures that all information is processed consistently and transparently, minimising human error and mitigating the risk of fraud. 

By providing a secure and verifiable digital workflow, Bunker Suite increases trust and compliance among all stakeholders, including suppliers, shipowners, and regulatory bodies.

Konstantin Kaminski, Director at Bunker Suite, said: “This successful trial is an important step toward safer, smarter, and more transparent bunkering operations.

“Our E-BDN solution brings automation and security to the forefront, helping the industry eliminate unnecessary paperwork, reduce manual handling, and gain real-time insight into the delivery process.

“We extend our sincere thanks to our partners, Vertom, Bunkerlink, and Verde Marine, for placing their trust in Bunker Suite and choosing our e-BDN solution.”

Marine fuels and lubricants supplier Verde Marine Energy said partnering with Bunker Suite has enabled it to automate and digitise its operations, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and compliance for its clients.

“As we prepare for the upcoming port MFM regulation and the broader rollout of E-BDN across Vertom Supplies and third-party clients, Verde Marine Energy remains committed to driving innovation, data insight, and sustainability in maritime bunkering,” the company added.

“The E-BDN trial is only the beginning. The ability to digitalise and capture live data, whether from the office or directly during bunker supply, will allow us and our clients to better meet current and future environmental regulations and GHG initiatives. In addition, the efficiency and time-saving benefits enabled by Bunker Suite’s digital solutions and infrastructure further strengthen the value of this development.”

Following the successful trial, Bunker Suite will present the results to the Port of Rotterdam as part of its ongoing dialogue on digital innovation, compliance, and sustainability. The company aims to roll out the e-BDN solution across the ARA region and beyond, empowering the maritime industry to operate with greater efficiency, transparency, and confidence.

Through the use of AI and data-driven automation, Bunker Suite’s mission is to reduce turnaround times, increase productivity, and ensure consistent, fraud-resistant data flows, ultimately driving a more sustainable and trustworthy maritime supply chain.

Photo credit: Bunker Suite
Published: 19 November, 2025