About 25% of vessels supplied at the new Bunker One–Acelen operation at the Port of Salvador (Bahia) called solely to refuel, without engaging in any cargo activity.
In total, more than 60 ships were bunkered at the location in the first three months since operations began in April, Acelen said in a statement.
“One of the highlights of the new operation was the fact that approximately 25% of the vessels docked exclusively to refuel, without operating at the terminals in the Aratu-Salvador port complex,” it said.
The joint operation, launched in April, provides VLSFO and LSMGO by barge at both the inner anchorage and alongside berth in Salvador, complementing Bunker One and Acelen’s existing supply points in Itaqui (São Marcos Bay) and at the outer anchorage of Sepetiba (Rio de Janeiro).
“The large number of vessels that were not in the surrounding area and went to the Port of Salvador solely to refuel is proof of the strategic importance of this operation and the success of our partnership with Acelen,” Filippe Fernandez, commercial director at Bunker One, said.
“Bahia holds a very special meaning for Acelen. Four years ago, we courageously and dedicatedly took over the management of the Mataripe Refinery, now the largest bunker producer in the country,” Cristiano da Costa, VP of Sales, Trading, and Shipping at Acelen, said.
The companies expect bunker supply volumes at Salvador to rise by 45% by year-end.
