Indian ports witnessed growth in bunkering during Jan to July period

Bunkering operations at Indian ports experienced significant growth during the first seven months (January to July period) of the current year, with the total number of bunkering and ship-to-ship (STS) calls to domestic ports increasing by 64 per cent (year-on-year). The total number of bunkering and STS calls recorded at Indian ports surpassed 6,765 compared to just 4,113 during the same period in 2023. Mumbai, which is a major bunkering hub in the country has seen a 3% growth during the review period. Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea have prompted shipowners to take longer voyages around Africa. This disruption caused a substantial increase in monsoon bunker demand at Indian ports, which is typically lower due to weather disruptions.