China’s major marine fuel port Zhoushan outperformed other key bunkering hubs in the first half of 2025 with robust growth while others saw declines.
Bonded marine fuel sales reached 3.91 million metric tons in the first six months, up 10.5% year-on-year, according to China Daily on Tuesday. In comparison, Singapore reported a 0.9% year-on-year drop in sales during the same period, Rotterdam saw a 0.6% decline, and Fujairah fell by 5.2%.
“With 62 bunkering barges, 16 priority anchorage grounds, and enhanced operational capabilities allowing work in higher sea conditions, Zhoushan is steadily emerging as a global refueling center for major international shipping clients,” China Daily reported. The port’s total marine fuel sales reached 7.26 million tons in 2024.
Zhoushan has been steadily upgrading its operational capacity to support its bunkering business. The port completed its first delivery using electronic bunker delivery notes earlier this year and is expanding supplies of biofuels, LNG, and methanol to meet growing demand for alternative marine fuels.
