Rotterdam bunker volumes fall 25% in first half of 2026

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The Port of Rotterdam Authority's own data showed bunker fuel sales fell 25% in the first half of 2026, which it attributed partly to the EU RED III Directive raising conventional fuel costs relative to competing regional ports.
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- Port of Rotterdam Authority
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- 29 Jul 2026
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- 17 Sept 2026
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