French shipping giant CMA CGM on Friday (10 July) said one of its LNG-powered containerships completed its first bio-LNG bunkering operation in Rotterdam.

CMA CGM NOTRE DAME took on 11,125 cubic metres (m3) of bio-LNG – a renewable fuel that delivers a 67% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over its full life cycle – produced in Europe from biomethane derived from agricultural and organic waste.

The operation was completed in 12 hours. 

“At CMA CGM, we have been powering our vessels with LNG for several years, and our LNG-powered containerships are already compatible with bio-LNG,” it said. 

Photo credit: CMA CGM
Published: 13 July, 2026

Global provider of marine energy solutions KPI OceanConnect on Thursday (9 July) announced its financial results for the year 2025/2026. 

The company delivered 13 million metric tonnes (mt) of marine fuel, increasing revenue to USD 6.2 billion and Earnings Before Tax increased by 21% to USD 10.9 million. 

“The results reflect a year of strong operational performance, business expansion and continued investment in supporting the maritime industry’s energy transition amid heightened volatility,” it said. 

In January this year, the company completed the strategic integration of marine fuel company Baseblue into KPI OceanConnect. The move strengthens the company’s global footprint, aligns regional teams more closely and enhances its ability to deliver consistent service, and greater value to customers worldwide.

“By integrating Baseblue, investing in our people and expanding both our advisory and digital capabilities, we have further enhanced our ability to help customers navigate market volatility, regulatory change and the practical realities of the energy transition. The results for the year reflect the strength of our partnerships, the dedication of our teams and the trust our customers place in us every day,” said Dorthe Bendtsen, CEO of KPI OceanConnect.

In response to geopolitical and regulatory challenges over the past year, including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, KPI OceanConnect continued to invest in the expertise, technology and capabilities required to support customers in developing fuel and compliance strategies aligned with their commercial and operational objectives. 

Through its Alternative Fuels & Carbon Markets team, the company expanded support for customers seeking guidance on biofuels, LNG, methanol, carbon compliance and FuelEU Maritime strategies. KPI OceanConnect also saw growing demand for EU Allowance (EUA) trading and FuelEU Pooling solutions, trading more than two million EUAs during the year and helping 250 shipowners and operators identify practical and commercially viable pathways to compliance.

The company continued to leverage the strength of the Bunker Holding Group’s global supply network, which today provides access to biofuel solutions in more than 250 ports worldwide. This extensive infrastructure enables customers to access lower-carbon fuel options where and when they need them, supporting both compliance and commercial objectives while helping prepare for the evolving regulatory landscape.

“The industry is operating in a period where energy, regulatory and geopolitical risks are increasingly interconnected,” said Dorthe Bendtsen. 

“Our role is to help customers navigate these complexities by providing market insight, compliance expertise and access to a broad range of fuel and risk management solutions.”

Related: Baseblue fully integrates into KPI OceanConnect

Photo credit: KPI OceanConnect
Published: 10 July, 2026

Zhejiang Province on Saturday (27 June) completed its first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation at Chuanshan Port Area of ​​Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, according to Hangzhou Customs. 

Bunkering vessel Hai Yang Shi You 302 travelled to ENN Zhoushan LNG receiving terminal to load bonded LNG. The vessel then supplied container ship MSC Maria Laura with 3,500 cubic meters of bonded LNG at Chuanshan Port Area. 

Compared with the traditional single-port bunkering model, the cross-regional operation removes the geographical barriers between Zhoushan’s gas supply and bunkering demand in Ningbo’s core port area, enabling cross-port LNG transfer within the province.

“The new operating model addresses longstanding constraints associated with the geographical limitations of LNG supply reloading and tight operational time windows,” said Chen Bangkui, Business Manager at CNOOC Zhejiang New Energy Co Ltd. 

“We can now flexibly source bonded LNG from both Zhoushan and Ningbo, significantly improving operational flexibility and efficiency.”

Photo credit: Hangzhou Customs
Published: 6 July, 2026