IPEC 2026: VPS study finds Zhoushan port setting global benchmark for bunker fuel quality
‘Zhoushan’s ability to maintain high-quality standards provides a stable anchor for fleets navigating an otherwise uncertain global bunker market,’ states Andrew Morton.
Amidst a backdrop of rising global marine fuel quality concerns and supply chain disruptions, the port of Zhoushan has emerged as a standout performer, reporting zero bunker alerts in 2025, highlights the Managing Director for VPS – Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
Andrew Morton was giving a presentation titled Global Major Bunkering Ports: Fuel Quality Analysis at the 9th Interregional Petroleum and Natural Gas Enterprises Conference (IPEC) on Thursday (22 October) when he noted Chinese ports have maintained high bunker fuel quality due to disciplined refinery supply chains and rigorous barge operations.
“Unlike fragmented hubs where trader-heavy operations increase risk, Zhoushan exemplifies this stability through tight control over the refining process and barge logistics,” he told delegates.
“This structural discipline creates a reliable environment, contrasting sharply with the volatility and contamination risks seen in other global regions.”
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