Banle Group expands bunkering services to over 60 ports in 14 countries
CBL International Ltd., the listing vehicle of Banle Group, a marine fuel logistic company in the Asia-Pacific region, announced in late August a significant milestone by expanding its global port coverage to over 60 ports across 14 countries and regions on four continents.
The company said this development underscores Banle’s commitment to expanding its global presence and entering new markets, demonstrating its continued efforts to open new service ports and increase coverage for both existing and new customers.
The company now provides bunkering services in Belgium, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, Panama, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam, representing a 70 percent increase in port coverage since its Nasdaq listing in March 2023, solidifying Banle’s position as a major player in the industry.
The group’s footprint includes nine out of the top 10 container ports globally by throughput volume in 2023, highlighting its dominance in key maritime hubs.
The Asia-Pacific region, accounting for 70 percent of global container-port throughput, remains a key focus for Banle, while the company continues to expand its presence in Europe and other regions.
The company is actively preparing to capitalize on the growing demand for greener marine fuels, driven by international regulations like the FuelEU maritime initiative and the International Maritime Organization’s strategy for greenhouse-gas reduction.
Banle has obtained the required ISCC EU and ISCC Plus certifications to comply with these regulations.
As a pioneer in providing stable biofuel supply at major ports, Banle has achieved key milestones in biofuel bunkering services, including:
July 14, 2023: Commencement of biofuel supply in Hong Kong.
Sept. 5, 2023: First export to China cargo supply.
March 15: Introduction of biofuel supply in Guangzhou, China.
April 13: Launch of biofuel supply in Shenzhen, China (Yantian).
June 28: Inaugural biofuel supply in Port Klang, Malaysia.
According to BIMCO, the container-shipping market has exceeded growth expectations, with forecasts predicting a 5 percent to 6 percent increase in container volumes for 2024 and a 3 percent to 4 percent increase for 2025.
According to CBL International, Banle is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth, continuing to facilitate essential bunkering services that support the efficient and profitable operations of container liners globally.
“Since our Nasdaq listing, we have made remarkable strides in expanding our port coverage and enhancing our service offerings to meet the growing demands of our customers, the international shipping companies,” said Teck Lim Chia, chairman and CEO of Banle Group. “Our expansion into Europe, with establishments in Ireland, underlines our commitment to developing our green marine fuels business, which is critical for our long-term sustainability goals.”
