It’s widely recognised that two of the biggest topics driving every global business - irrespective of size and type - are sustainability and digitalization. And these are also at the forefront of operational and commercial strategies for businesses across the maritime sector.
For shipowners and buyers of marine fuels, purchasing EU ETS emission allowances (EUAs) for each tonne of reported CO2 emissions from their fleet cargo and passenger ships with a gross tonnage of 5,000 or more, is a mandatory component of day-to-day fleet activity.
At the same time, digital transformation is improving efficiency through greater transparency and traceability in the bunkering transaction and delivery process. Digitalization is also helping shipowners comply with regulatory requirements, such as the use of new, cleaner fuels in specific areas.
So, sustainability and digitalization are the future of fuelling; and this is where the agility and dynamic end-to-end transactional functionality of Bridge leads the way in digital transformation for bunker buying. Very soon on Bridge, shipowners will be able to obtain the compulsory allowances required for all their vessels over 5,000 GRT to operate in EU waters, together with, or independently of, their stems.
Watch out for more detailed information on the launch of Bridge’s exclusive EU allowance ordering feature coming soon.