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Peart Group introduces Bridge bunkering app to Singapore marine fuels market

‘Similar to Singapore’s introduction of e-BDN, the whole point is streamlining the bunkering process; we are not trying to change the world,’ spokesman tells Manifold Times.
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Peart Group introduces Bridge bunkering app to Singapore marine fuels market

An event to launch smart bunkering platform Bridge for the Singapore marine fuels market took place at the republic on Thursday (14 March).

The secured business chat-based service provides an end-to-end solution, from source to transaction, on a single intuitive app across multiple digital platforms for marine fuel buyers and suppliers.

Roger Peart, Chairman of the Peart Group and co-founder of Bridge, shared with bunkering publication Manifold Times the platform’s origin story.

“All businesses come from a need and the idea of Bridge came when working with Robert Thompson, CEO/Partner at Peart Group marine fuels subsidiary Propeller Fuels,” Peart noted.

“We experienced difficulties in keeping track of multiple bunker transactions even after forming email groups due to the constant use of WhatsApp by different stakeholders.

“Along with concerns in the UK Government regarding the risks posed by the use of social applications to conduct business, we decided it was time for us to develop a system which is familiar but also allowing visibility and control for the global marine fuels industry.”

According to Peart Group subsidiary Your NRG  – (formerly known as Oil NRG) which supplies fuel oils to homes and businesses throughout England – the transaction model has transitioned to having 70% of orders coming in from online sales.

The move towards digitalisation has resulted in more quality time being spent on securing revenue and improving client relationships.

“Your NRG takes between 1,000 to 2,000 orders on a weekend and the convenience of having an online sales channel means we no longer go out to do mass market telesales,” he shared.

“Instead, customers now contact us through online advertisements, and this is followed by a call from a sales assistant – which is more human centric.”

Aidan Jackson, Marketing Director, provided more details.

“The Peart Group has been trading in fuels for more than 100 years, so it’s important to stress that the Bridge app is not ‘just another app’, but rather a marriage between these many years of experience in the oil sector, technology, and timing.

“Similar to Singapore’s introduction of electronic bunkering notes, the whole point is streamlining the bunkering process; we are not trying to change the world.”

Jackson pointed out Bridge allows the whole bunkering process to take place in a single application from enquiry to stem fixing. It is also the only transactional application within the bunkering industry to date.

“Bridge is a secure end-to-end encrypted messaging platform offering marine fuel transactions in a fast and familiar way,” he added.

“It’s called Bridge because it connects people while still allowing them to chat and be social and ties in the metaphor of the control and management of a ship’s bridge.

“It is also a platform enabling the transition into newer bunkers fuels within a digital environment.

“It is designed to make life easier – whether you are owner, trader, or buyer.”

Related: Peart Group to launch Bridge app in February to connect bunker buyers and suppliers

 

Photo credit: Manifold Times
Published: 19 March 2024

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Chimbusco Pan Nation bio bunker fuel supply volume in H1 2025 surpasses 2024 total

Company supplied over 78,000 metric tonnes of marine biofuel in Hong Kong in the first six months of 2025, surpassing its total biofuel supply for the whole of 2024.

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Chimbusco Pan Nation bio bunker fuel supply volume in H1 2025 surpasses 2024 total

Hong Kong-based marine fuel oil supplier Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical (CPN) on Friday (4 July) said it has supplied over 78,000 metric tonnes (mt) of marine biofuel in Hong Kong in the first six months of 2025.

As such, the company said its biofuel volume for the first half of the year exceeded its total biofuel supply for the whole of 2024. 

“This record-breaking achievement highlights our commitment to sustainability and innovation in the maritime industry,” the company said in a social media post. 

“From January to June 2025, our team surpassed last year’s total, proving that dedication and excellence knows no limits—and exceeded 2024 by 80%!”

Manifold Times previously reported CPN setting a record for China’s largest B24 marine biofuel bunkering operation.

CPN delivered 6,300 mt of B24-VLSFO in Hong Kong to container ship XIN LOS ANGELES on 15 May. The supply exceeded CPN’s previous record of 5,500 mt delivered to the same ship in February 2025.

In April, the company also commenced supply of B30 biofuel in Hong Kong. 

Related: Hong Kong: CPN hits new record for China’s largest B24 biofuel bunkering operation
Related: CPN achieves largest B24 bio bunker fuel delivery in Hong Kong and China
Related: Chimbusco Pan Nation launches B30 bio bunker fuel supply in Hong Hong

 

Photo credit: Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical
Published: 7 July, 2025

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Titan adopts FuelBoss by Ofiniti for digital bunkering and live delivery insights

Per-Christian Dettwiler, CPO of Titan, says the firm has reached a scale where manual coordination and paper-driven workflows are no longer sustainable and needed a digital platform that can evolve with it.

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Titan adopts FuelBoss by Ofiniti for digital bunkering and live delivery insights

Ofiniti, a provider of digital solutions for maritime bunker operations, on Thursday (3 July) said LNG bunker fuel supplier Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) is adopting its FuelBoss platform to meet higher demand for cleaner marine fuels and offer digitalised bunker operations. 

Ofiniti said Titan, which started as a small-scale LNG bunkering initiative, has rapidly evolved into a larger regional player in LNG and bio-LNG. 

“Confidence is continuing to grow in the sector, with recent reports showing that LNG accounts for 87 of the 151 alternative-fuelled vessels ordered in H1 of 2025,” the company said in a social media post. 

Subsequently, Titan is bolstering its capacity to handle higher demand with the FuelBoss software providing a digital backbone for increasing operational planning, scheduling and execution.

“We have reached a scale where manual coordination and paper-driven workflows are no longer sustainable. To maintain reliability, efficiency, and transparency across our growing operations, we needed a digital platform that can evolve with us. FuelBoss gives us the structure and visibility to execute consistently – no matter the vessel, port, or partner involved,” said Per-Christian Dettwiler, Chief Operating Officer of Titan.

FuelBoss enables real-time delivery coordination between vessels, suppliers, terminals, surveyors, and customers. This means reduced operational friction, more transparent communication, and the ability to meet the rising expectations of a broad customer base from cruise operators to deep-sea cargo fleets. 

“Titan exemplifies what a future-ready marine fuel supplier looks like: fast-growing, ambitious, and uncompromising on service quality. With clients spanning both regulated and high-performance environments, they expect structured, digital workflows by default, with eBDN being a part of this. We’re proud to support Titan on their mission to scale clean fuel delivery with confidence,” said Martin Christian Wold, VP Business Development of Ofiniti.

 

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Published: 7 July, 2025

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Bunker Partner expands from trading to first physical supply operation in West Africa

‘Traditionally focused on B2B trading, this step marks a significant milestone as we begin expanding our physical footprint—starting with West Africa,’ the company says.

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Bunker Partner expands from trading to first physical supply operation in West Africa

Estonia-based marine fuels and commodities trading company Bunker Partner on Friday (4 July) announced the official launch of its first physical bunker supply operation in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, coinciding with its 10th anniversary. 

“Traditionally focused on B2B trading, this step marks a significant milestone as we begin expanding our physical footprint—starting with West Africa,” it said in a social media post. 

The company is offering ship-to-ship delivery of marine fuels that meet ISO 8217:2010 and 2017 specifications through Africa Star 1 bunker barge in Abidjan. 

“This move represents the next chapter in Bunker Partner’s growth as a group, and we’re excited to serve our clients even more directly in this key region,” it said. 

 

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Published: 7 July, 2025

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