What Glander International Bunkering does

Glander International Bunkering is a privately held marine fuel and lubricant trading company founded in 1961 in New York as C.D. Mallory & Co. and operating today through its Dubai-based headquarters (Glander International Bunkering DMCC). The company is recognized as a pioneer of bunker brokering and contributed to the development of the worldscale system used in charter tendering. It serves the international shipping industry across nine vessel segments — Container, Offshore, Tanker, Cruise, Navy & Defense, Yacht, Bulker, Tug & Barge, and Fishing — with marine fuel grades including VLSFO, HSFO, MGO, LSMGO, and biofuel blends, alongside marine lubricants.

The business combines a global physical supply network spanning 150+ ports with a digital compliance layer. Proprietary tools include a Compliance Calculator for EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and UK ETS exposure, ISCC-certified biofuel supply with well-to-wake bunker management documentation, EU ETS allowances trading, fuel-pricing hedging, and the Weekly Carbon Report for real-time market intelligence. Distribution is anchored by nine fully staffed offices (Dubai, Florida, Montreal, Mumbai, Geneva, Valencia, Oslo, Tønsberg, Singapore) providing 24/7 local expertise; expansion since 2013 has been executed through a mix of acquisitions (Valhalla Marine 2014, Scandinavian Bunkering 2016, CANDEN 2020) and organic openings (Valencia 2018, Oslo 2019).

Glander generates revenue primarily on a transaction-fee basis from physical marine fuel and lubricant trading, with supplementary professional-services income from its New Fuels Advisory and Risk Management Solutions (hedging, EUA/UKA trading). Pricing is custom-quoted per engagement based on fuel grade, volume, port, and contract terms. Customer acquisition runs through enterprise field sales supported by content marketing (website, LinkedIn, YouTube, Weekly Carbon Report, webinars) and the company holds ISCC, BIMCO, EcoVadis, Smart Freight Centre, and Great Place to Work certifications.

Name

Glander International Bunkering

Legal name

Glander International Bunkering

Website

https://gibunkering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Glander International Bunkering is a privately held marine fuel and lubricant trader serving global shipowners across nine vessel segments via nine offices and 150+ ports. It offers bunker brokering, alternative-fuel advisory, compliance tools, and risk management solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Fuel Bunkering Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710)

SIC

Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Bunker Trading, Broking & Market Intelligence (TLAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conventional Marine Fuel Bunkering (HFO/VLSFO/MGO/ULSFO) (TLAHAKAA), Alternative Low-Carbon Marine Fuels Bunkering (Methanol, Biofuels, Ammonia, Hydrogen) (TLAHAKAC), Bunker Procurement, Contracting & Risk Management (Hedging, Claims) (TLAHAKAE), LNG Marine Shipping & Bunkering (EUAAACAH)

Keywords

• Marine fuel trading
• Bunker brokering services
• Marine lubricants supply
• Alternative marine fuels
• Decarbonization advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Marine Fuel Trading: Global marine fuel trading and supply including VLSFO, HSFO, MGO, LSMGO, and biofuel blends. Revenue generated from fuel sales with pricing based on market rates and contract terms.
2. Lubricant Supply: Marine lubricant products and supply services alongside fuel offerings
3. New Fuels Advisory: Consulting and advisory services for fleet decarbonization, regulatory compliance, and alternative fuel transition including LNG, methanol, biofuels, and future fuels
4. Risk Management Solutions: Tailored risk management solutions including fuel pricing hedging, carbon market allowances (EUAs, UKAs), and emissions compliance services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Glander International Bunkering is a marine bunker broker and fuel/lubricant trader that sources, brokers, and delivers marine fuels (VLSFO, HSFO, MGO, LSMGO) plus marine lubricants to shipowners and operators across 150+ ports worldwide. The portfolio also includes alternative fuels (biofuels, LNG, methanol, LPG, hydrogen, ammonia), ISCC-certified biofuel supply, well-to-wake bunker management, a digital compliance calculator (EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, UK ETS), EU ETS allowances management, fuel-price hedging/risk management, and New Fuels Advisory services for fleet decarbonization.

Product overview

Glander International Bunkering is a leading worldwide marine fuel and lubricant supplier serving the international shipping industry since 1961. The company operates as a unified service offering centered on its core bunkering business, supplemented by specialized services across 9 global offices. The portfolio includes traditional marine fuels and lubricants (Core), alternative/new fuels (Biofuels, LNG, Methanol, LPG, Hydrogen, Ammonia), regulatory compliance tools (Compliance Calculator, EU ETS Allowances), advisory services (New Fuels Advisory, Well-to-Wake Bunker Management), and risk management solutions (Hedging). The company serves diverse vessel segments including Container, Offshore, Tanker, Tug & Barge, Bulker, Navy & Defense, Cruise, Yacht, and Fishing vessels, offering integrated solutions from fuel planning through consumption tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Fuels Trading and Supply

Quantifiable outcome

• Biofuels available in 150+ ports worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EcoUreaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EcoUrea in Stavanger for supply of NOx reduction reagents. EcoUrea is a leading supplier of NOx, CO2, and GHG reduction reagents supporting emissions compliance for maritime operations.
• Bunker HoldingcoreOthersParent company relationship. Glander International Bunkering is part of the Bunker Holding group, which provides shared services, industry expertise, and operational scale across the marine fuel industry.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Peninsula Petroleum: One of the world's largest independent physical bunker suppliers and traders. Directly comparable to Glander as a global marine fuel trading/brokering platform serving container lines, tankers, and bulk operators across multiple ports.
• Aegean Marine Petroleum Network: Global marine fuel logistics company with physical supply, barging, and storage assets. Comparable as a marine fuel supplier and physical bunker operator serving international shipowners across similar geographies.
• Minerva Bunkering: Joint venture between Mercuria and Briggs Marine for global marine fuel supply. Directly comparable as a relationship-driven, multi-region bunker supplier competing for the same shipowner customers as Glander.
• KPI OceanConnect: Global marine fuel and lubricant trading platform under KPI Group (also part of the Bunker Holding ecosystem historically). Direct peer offering bunker brokering, risk management, and alternative fuels advisory to similar shipowner customers.
• Cockett Marine Oil & Fuel: Independent bunker broker and physical supplier active in major hubs. Comparable as a relationship-driven marine fuel broker targeting similar tanker, bulker, and container customers.
• Trans-Tec International: Independent bunker broker with a multi-region trading presence serving shipowners and operators. Comparable as a non-major bunker broker competing for similar relationship-driven business across the same major hubs.

Others

• Drew Marine: Specialist marine lubricant and chemical supplier serving global shipping. Adjacent peer with overlapping lubricant product line and similar vessel-customer base, though focused on chemicals/lubes rather than fuel trading.

Broad incumbents

• World Kinect (formerly World Fuel Services): Large publicly listed global fuel supplier with a substantial marine segment including bunker trading, advisory, and alternative fuels. Overlaps Glander's product set but operates at materially greater scale across aviation, land, and marine.
• Chemoil Energy (BP): BP-owned marine fuel supplier with significant physical supply infrastructure. Overlaps with Glander in bunker trading and lubricants but competes with the scale, balance sheet, and credit lines of a major oil company.
• TotalEnergies Marine Fuels: Marine fuels division of TotalEnergies supplying traditional and alternative marine fuels globally, including LNG bunkering. Overlaps Glander's product set and customer base but with the capital backing of a major oil company.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GIBunkering
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxff8_0Gbpn8CTSfqYzix-g
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-bunkering

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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