Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, is taking a leading role in the maritime energy transition, moving closer to commercial ammonia bunkering following a successful pilot earlier this year. The development marks a major step toward establishing a full-scale clean fuel supply chain for global shipping.

Large-scale ammonia adoption is advancing
With extensive infrastructure for ammonia, hydrogen, and methanol under development, Rotterdam is positioning itself as the continent’s central hub for low-carbon marine fuels. Strategic partnerships between fuel producers and port operators are accelerating readiness for safe and large-scale adoption.

Ammonia is emerging as one of the most scalable hydrogen carriers for long-distance shipping, and Rotterdam’s progress underscores how major ports are beginning to operationalize the decarbonization of global trade.