BunkerMetric is a Scandinavian software company bringing the power of advanced digital technologies to the marine bunkering segment. Our state-of-the-art algorithms and data platforms help you to uncover bunkering strategies and market insights with a direct positive impact to your organization’s bottom line.
BunkerMetric has been acquired by StormGeo - An Alfa Laval company.
Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire BunkerMetric, a Scandinavian software company that develops advanced decision support tools for marine bunker vessels. The acquisition is part of Alfa Laval’s strategy to expand its digital marine service offering and will be part of the recently acquired StormGeo, a global leader in weather intelligence software and decision support services. Closing of the acquisition is expected during Q3, 2022.
Read the full press release here.
Posted August 4th 2022
Product Re-Launch: BargeTracker
BargeTracker is an analytical platform, which is based on a range of data sources such as AIS data, Geo data, Vessel data and others. BargeTracker tracks the movements and activities of Bunker Barges, globally. BargeTracker data can be used by any stakeholder in the bunkering industry, Supliers, Buyers, Brokers and Traders to get unparalleled data insghts into any bunkering operation.
Posted February 16th, 2022
Webinar: Achieving Sustainability Goals within the Maritime Industry
Driven by an industry-wide commitment to a more sustainable future, maritime shipping organizations are wholeheartedly embracing more sustainable workflows.
In this webinar we will discuss the importance of data-driven sustainability decisions in today's maritime shipping landscape, joined by: Veson, OceanBolt, ZeroNorth and BunkerMetric.
Posted November 11th, 2021
Webinar: Gaining Ecosystem Advantage: Bunker Optimisation
View this free webinar where Fernando Alvarez, CTO BunkerMetric, reveals how you can optimise your bunker procurement strategy while planning a voyage with a seamless and powerful integration between Dataloy VMS and BunkerPlanner.
Posted November 9th, 2021
BunkerMetric joins the Veson Nautical platform partner network.
Taking advantage of the out-of-the-box API linking Veson IMOS Platform and BunkerMetric BunkerPlanner, ship owners, operators and charterers can now easily plan and optimize bunker purchases to make smarter and more profitable voyage decisions. Seamless integration between IMOS and BunkerPlanner ensures that bunkering decisions are made proactively and with error-free foresight.
Posted September 7th, 2021
BunkerMetric demonstrates bunker planning optimization strategy through release of BunkerPlanner Lite, a free-to-trial version of its BunkerPlanner optimization technology.
In the business of buying bunkers for the fleet, great individuals can reach remarkable results based on their experience, wits and intuition. However, the power of a good algorithm supported by relevant data and most importantly the relevant constraints, will in the end win on its sheer ability to perform restless calculations of all possible solutions and not biased by the old learning.
Posted July 2nd, 2021
Kongsberg Digital adds BunkerPlanner to the Kognifai Marketplace.
Kognifai vessels can minimize costs whilst taking relevant operational, commercial and regulatory factors into consideration, using a direct integration all data flows seamlessly.
Posted June 8th, 2021
BunkerPlanner integrates with Inchcape World of Ports.
Thanks to up-to-date port call, anchorage, barging and other costs taken into consideration by the BunkerPlanner, operators can choose the right bunkering ports from multiple bunkering scenarios without worrying about unexpected costs.
Posted May 3rd, 2021
BunkerMetric is hiring a Sales Lead:
Are you an experienced Vessel Operator or Bunker Trader ? Do you have Sales experience ? Do you want to transform the shipping industry with Digitization ? Do you want to be a BIG part of a small, by fastly growing company ?
Then we are looking for you! (click here)
Posted March 17th, 2021
Signal Ventures invests in BunkerMetric
... Signal Ventures, with its shipping industry pedigree, is committed to the sector: we will work with entrepreneurs with great ideas and exciting technologies. Our world-class support is already turning ideas into long term success.
Posted February 2nd, 2021
Soefart: BunkerMetric aims at 1000 vessels on BunkerPlanner in 2021
Interview by soefart.dk on BunkerMetric's views on the future, growth and maritime digitization.
Posted by Christian Plum, January 11, 2021
BunkerMetric and Dataloy integrated bunker procurement system in commercial launch
Singapore's only independent marine fuels publication focusing on coverage of compelling news about the world's largest bunkering port and beyond.
Posted by Fernando Alvarez, December 18, 2020
BunkerMetric: Savings from transparency
Christian Plum discusses the role of advanced analytic tools in the transition towards greener marine fuels.
Posted by Christian Plum, December 14, 2020
BunkerMetric named IBM Award - Outstanding Embedded Solution Partner 2020
Fuel typically accounts for 50% of a commercial ship's operating cost. Bunkermetric has created a solution where the shipping companies can optimize their purchase of fuel, which is good for both the company's finances and the climate. The shipping companies' needs are global and generic, which is why the solution is of course delivered as a SaaS solution. The basis is an ESA agreement that supports Bunkermetric's GoToMarket model and optimization software based on IBM's Cplex, which is state-of-the-art for optimization.
Posted by Christian Plum, November 27, 2020
BunkerMetric Sponsors ARACON 2020
We are looking forward to a good conference, especially on the future of the bunkering industry and how it can be supported by digital tools.
Posted by Christian Plum, November 10, 2020
BunkerMetric speaks at IBIA convention 2020
BunkerMetric's Christian Plum join IBIA convention for a discussion on how digital tools will change the bunkering industry.
Posted by Christian Plum, October 10,2020
BunkerPlanner Webinar - Abacus Marine Consultants - News
Webinar hosted by Abacus: ‘Deviation for a bunker port? When is it worthwhile?’ Learn how the Bunker Planner tool, using advanced algorithms, can optimise your marine fuel procurement process. BunkerMetric co-founder Dr. Christian Plum, Ph.D. presented with Sarah Gilhespie-Smyroglou of Abacus Marine Consultants.
Posted by Christian Plum, July 4, 2020
Balancing Time Charter Rates and Vessel Speed
We have launched new functionality to achieve an optimal tradeoff between time charter rates and vessel speed in the context of fuel procurement optimization. Join our webinar on June 4th to learn more about this powerful new feature.
Posted by Fernando Alvarez, May 15, 2020
BunkerPlanner new feature includes TC rate and vessel speed for bunkering ports
BunkerPlanner, a bunker procurement optimisation tool developed by Scandinavian maritime technology firm BunkerMetric on Tuesday (12 May) said it has rolled out new functionality to assist vessel operators to reduce costs under any market combination of time charter (TC) rate and bunker prices.
Posted by Christian Plum, May 13, 2020
BunkerPlanner rolls out Dataloy API integration
BunkerPlanner now offers the possibility to integrate with Dataloy's API. The integration facilitates the acquisition of vessel properties, such as fuel consumption curves, tank capacities, and speed range, directly from the Dataloy VMS. Most importantly, the API integration enables BunkerPlanner to download each vessel’s schedule on a regular basis. With this, BunkerPlanner can prepare bunker plans automatically for further consideration by vessel operators and bunker purchasers. Please refer to the link below for additional details, or contact us to discuss this new capability.
Posted by Fernando Alvarez, February 14, 2020
The science behind BunkerPlanner performance
Bunker costs is often half or more of the operating costs of a ship, hence control of these costs is decisive for any shipping companies bottom line. This is where BunkerPlanner helps, keeping a constant eye on bunker procurement using advanced algorithms together with the best data on prices, distances, port calls cost and everything else related to bunkering.
Posted by Christian Plum, February 4, 2020
Danish Maritime Fund to Support Further Development of BunkerPlanner
We are grateful for the support of the Danish Maritime Fund. We continue to expand the capabilities of BunkerPlanner with additional logic for commingling, route forecasting, and consideration of TC rates, among many others.
Posted by Fernando Alvarez, November 1, 2019
