Shanghai, China
China's largest bonded bunkering port. We arrange bunker supply, alternative fuels and inspection at Shanghai's Yangshan deep-water port.
Shanghai is China's largest bonded bunkering port, refuelling international ships at Yangshan, the world's busiest container terminal. It supplied 4.55 million tonnes of bonded marine fuel in 2025.
Shanghai is also a leader in alternative fuels: it was China's first port to offer bonded LNG bunkering ship-to-ship and supplied more green methanol than Singapore in 2025. We arrange bunker supply, surveys and storage.
Bonded fuel and the INE contract
Bonded fuel for international ships is exempt from tariffs, VAT and consumption tax. Yangshan also hosts an approved delivery depot for the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) crude futures contract, priced in yuan.
- Bonded VLSFO, MGO and HSFO supply
- LNG and methanol bunkering
- Independent bunker surveys
- Tracking of port calls
Compliance
Shanghai Customs supervises bonded fuel.
Frequently asked questions
Can ships take bonded LNG at Shanghai?
Yes. Shanghai supplied 712,000 cubic metres of bonded LNG in 2025.
Is Yangshan linked to the INE crude contract?
Yes. It hosts an INE-approved crude delivery depot.
Does Shanghai supply methanol?
Yes. It supplied about 10,000 tonnes of green methanol in 2025.
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Send vessel, grade, quantity and timing. We will arrange supply and a survey.