December 15, 2025 –
In a landmark moment for marine fuel operations, the Bunkering Services Initiative (BSI) has officially launched across Amsterdam–Rotterdam–Antwerp (ARA) ports — underpinned by ADP Clear’s industry‑leading technology platform integrating IoT‑enabled hardware, blockchain workflows, and real‑time reporting.
The voluntary, cross‑industry Initiative brings together leading marine fuel buyers and suppliers to deliver unprecedented levels of transparency, accountability, and efficiency in bunkering operations. Participants have adopted BSI standards that ensure fuel quantity and quality are verifiable from shore tank to vessel, creating a level playing field for all market participants.
Technology at the Core
From day one of operations, ADP Clear’s technology has been central to the Initiative’s success. Every participating bunker barge is equipped with certified Mass Flow Meters (MFMs) integrated with ADP Clear’s IoT hardware and secure software stack.
This enables:
- Seamless, real‑time capture and sharing of delivery data.
- Blockchain‑backed multi‑party workflows for tamper‑proof records.
- Verifiable performance metrics for all stakeholders.
- Traceable fuel quality data from every laboratory test result.
By combining these capabilities, ADP Clear ensures that the BSI’s principles of transparency and trust are embedded in every bunkering operation.
Independent Auditing for Integrity
To safeguard adherence to these standards, Lloyd’s Register acts as the Initiative’s appointed System Auditor. LR qualifies barges, conducts physical inspections without notice, and verifies compliance with all BSI protocols — including MFM system integrity.
Collaboration and Scale
The BSI’s founding participants account for a significant share of ARA market activity, with several thousand deliveries every year. Notable companies include: bp Marine, Cargill, Frontline, Hafnia, Hapag‑Lloyd, Mercuria, Minerva Bunkering, Oldendorff, Trafigura, TFG Marine, Unifeeder, and Vitol, alongside other key industry players.
Delivering the Future of Bunkering
The BSI sets a new gold standard for bunker markets — marrying technology, standardisation, and governance to eliminate long‑standing inefficiencies and market distortions. ADP Clear is proud to be the Initiative’s trusted technology provider, empowering stakeholders with transparent, verifiable data to drive confident decision‑making.
Join Us
Any marine fuel buyers and suppliers engaged in the ARA market and interested in participating in the Initiative can direct their inquiries to initiative@adpclear.io
