What REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker does

REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker, legally VARO Energy Inland Bunkering B.V., is a Dutch marine bunkering company founded in 1925 by the Van Woerden family as a Rhine towing service and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swiss-based downstream oil group VARO Energy. Headquartered at the World Port Center in Rotterdam, the company supplies marine fuels, lubricants, ship supplies, drinking water, and fresh provisions to inland waterway shipping operators across Europe through a hybrid depot-and-vessel network: 12+ fixed bunker stations in the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria (Rotterdam, Zwijndrecht, two in Amsterdam, Millingen aan de Rijn, Vlissingen, Breskens, Koblenz, Bingen, Mainz/Wiesbaden, Mannheim, Regensburg, Vienna), complemented by a fleet of 25+ named mobile bunker boats that deliver fuel directly to vessels along the Rhine and connecting waterways.

The product portfolio centres on three marine fuels — Gasolie 0.1% (ECA-compliant), Diesel EN590, and HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) renewable diesel — alongside A-brand lubricants from Total, Mobil, Castrol, and Shell, more than 6,000 ship supply SKUs, and daily fresh provisions for crews. The HVO offering, claiming CO2 reductions up to 89–90% versus conventional diesel, was rolled out across all Dutch locations in June 2024 and is the company's principal sustainability differentiator. The combined REINPLUS FIWADO brand was formed in 2017 following VARO Energy's 2016 acquisition of FIWADO B.V. from Total Nederland and its merger with the pre-existing REINPLUS VANWOERDEN Bunker; all vessels were subsequently renamed with river names bearing a 'plus' suffix.

The business model is transaction-based and direct-to-customer: fuel, lubricants, and supplies are sold at depot stations and via bunker boats on quote-based pricing to a fragmented base of inland cargo, tanker, and pleasure-craft operators, with no public subscription or platform revenue. Distribution is wholly owned, with no third-party channel partners. Strategic customers include the Port of Rotterdam Authority under a renewed 8-year HVO100 supply agreement, UniBarge, and Royal Koopmans. The company employs 51–100 staff across operations, sales, and depot management, is privately held with no public listing, and does not disclose revenue.

Name

REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker

Legal name

VARO Energy Inland Bunkering B.V.

Website

https://reinplusfiwado.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker supplies marine fuels (including renewable HVO diesel), lubricants, ship supplies, and provisions to European inland waterway shipping operators through 12+ owned bunker stations across the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria, plus 25+ mobile bunker boats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Fuel Bunkering Services

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (42471)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Conventional Marine Fuel Bunkering (HFO/VLSFO/MGO/ULSFO) (TLAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bunker Barge & Delivery Operations (STS, Safety, Scheduling) (TLAHAKAG), Alternative Low-Carbon Marine Fuels Bunkering (Methanol, Biofuels, Ammonia, Hydrogen) (TLAHAKAC), Bunker Storage Terminals & Tank Farms (Onshore/Offshore) (TLAHAKAF), Marine Bunkering & Port Fuel Supply (EUALAIAG)

Keywords

• Marine fuel bunkering
• Inland shipping fuels
• Marine lubricants supply
• Ship provisioning services
• HVO renewable diesel

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bunkering/Fuel Sales: Sale of marine fuels including Gasolie 0.1%, Diesel EN590, and HVO renewable diesel to inland shipping vessels. Fuels are sold in bulk at depot stations and via bunker boats at various locations.
2. Lubricant Sales: Sale of A-brand lubricants (Total, Mobil, Castrol, Shell) including motor oil, transmission oil, and hydraulic oil, sold both in bulk and packaged formats.
3. Ship Supplies and Provisions: Sale of over 6,000 competitively priced ship supplies including tools, parts, cleaning agents, and paints. Also includes daily fresh groceries and special orders for ship crews.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker supplies marine fuels (Gasolie 0.1%, Diesel EN590, HVO renewable diesel), A-brand lubricants (Total, Mobil, Castrol, Shell), over 6,000 ship supply items, fresh provisions, and drinking water to inland and Rhine shipping vessel operators. Distribution is delivered via owned fixed bunker stations across the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria, and a fleet of 25+ mobile bunker boats operating 24/7.

Product overview

REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker operates as a unified bunker service network for European inland shipping, combining fuel products (Gasolie 0.1%, Diesel EN590, and HVO renewable diesel), A-brand lubricants, and over 6,000 ship supply items. Services are delivered through a strategic network of fixed bunker stations across the Netherlands (Rotterdam, Zwijndrecht, Amsterdam, Millingen aan de Rijn, Vlissingen, Breskens) and Germany/Austria (Koblenz, Bingen, Mainz/Wiesbaden, Mannheim, Regensburg, Wien), supplemented by a fleet of 25+ mobile bunker boats. The company also provides fresh food provisions and special orders. Founded in 1925 and now part of VARO Energy, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Fuels (Gasolie 0.1%, Diesel EN590, HVO) Marine fuel products supplied to inland shipping vessels: Gasolie 0.1% (low-sulfur marine gasoil compliant with ECA sulfur limits), Diesel EN590 (European automotive-grade diesel with max 10 ppm sulfur), and HVO renewable diesel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil from waste and residual streams, offering up to 89-90% CO2 emission reduction, drop-in compatible with standard diesel engines, available in HVO100 and various blends).
• A-Brand Marine Lubricants (Total, Mobil, Castrol, Shell) Premium brand marine lubricants including motor oil, transmission oil, and hydraulic oil from Total, Mobil, Castrol, and Shell. Sold in both bulk and packaged formats to inland shipping operators for optimal engine and equipment function.
• Ship Supplies (Over 6,000 Articles) Over 6,000 competitively priced ship supply and equipment items including tools, parts, cleaning agents, paints, and maintenance articles available at all bunker stations and bunker boats for inland shipping operators and crew.
• Fresh Provisions and Special Orders Daily fresh groceries and special order delivery service for ship crews operating on European inland waterways, providing food and beverage supplies alongside standard ship stores.
• Bunker Station Bunkering Services Fixed depot bunkering services at 12+ strategic port and waterway locations across the Netherlands (Rotterdam, Zwijndrecht, Amsterdam x2, Millingen aan de Rijn, Vlissingen, Breskens), Germany (Koblenz, Bingen, Mainz/Wiesbaden, Mannheim, Regensburg), and Austria (Vienna), providing 24/7 fuel, lubricant, and ship supply services to inland shipping vessels.
• Bunker Boat Bunkering Services Mobile bunker boat services delivering fuel directly to vessels at various locations along European waterways. Fleet includes 25+ named vessels such as Vlietplus, Arneplus, Niddaplus, Mainplus, Rheinplus, Neckarplus, Moserplus, Isarplus, Lahnplus, Amstelplus, IJplus, and others — delivering fuel wherever the vessel is located.
• Drinking Water and Water Analysis Services Supply of drinking water and associated water analysis services for inland shipping vessels and crews.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% CO2 emission reduction with HVO100 compared to conventional diesel
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• UniBargecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024UniBarge and REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker signed an agreement for the supply of VARO Renewable Diesel (HVO). This collaboration marks an important step in greening the maritime sector, with HVO providing significant CO2 emission reduction (up to 90%) while ensuring smooth engine operation and long fuel storage without quality loss.
• Port of Rotterdam AuthorityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2024VARO and Port of Rotterdam renewed their collaboration through an 8-year agreement for sustainable fuel supply. Since 2018, the port has trusted VARO's HVO100 for its fleet. HVO100 reduces CO2 emissions by 89% compared to conventional diesel. REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker, part of VARO Energy, has been a loyal partner to Port of Rotterdam since 1965.
• VARO EnergyflagshipOthersVARO Energy is the parent company of REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker. VARO acquired FIWADO B.V. from Total Nederland in 2016 and merged it with REINPLUS VANWOERDEN Bunker, creating REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker under VARO Energy Inland Bunkerservice B.V.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bunker Holding: Denmark-headquartered global bunker group with physical supply in European ports, supplying marine gasoil and other fuels through owned and chartered bunker barges—comparable distribution and trading model.
• Minerva Bunkering: Joint venture between Mercuria and BP focused on marine fuel physical supply across key ports including Northwest Europe; operates a similar physical-supply, trader-style bunker business to REINPLUS FIWADO.
• GoodFuels (FincoEnergies): Rotterdam-based supplier of sustainable marine biofuels (HVO, B30) to inland and ocean-going vessels; directly competes with REINPLUS FIWADO's HVO offering in the Northwest European bunker market.
• Monjasa Group: One of the world's largest independent bunker traders with a strong European footprint across marine fuel supply, including physical supply and barge operations similar to REINPLUS FIWADO's distribution model.
• Peninsula Petroleum: Global independent marine fuel supplier with physical supply in Northwest European ports, providing conventional and increasingly low-carbon marine fuels to commercial vessel operators.

Broad incumbents

• BP Marine: Global oil major's marine fuel business supplying conventional and low-carbon marine fuels to commercial shipping through extensive physical-supply operations, including European ports.
• Shell Marine: Global oil major's marine fuels division supplying conventional and low-carbon fuels through an extensive port and barge network; broad incumbent in marine bunkering with overlapping customer base.
• TotalEnergies Marine Fuels: Global marine fuel supplier and the former owner of FIWADO B.V. (divested to VARO in 2016); continues to compete in European bunker markets and in alternative marine fuels such as biofuels.

Others

• Vopak Terminals: Independent tank storage operator with terminals in Rotterdam and other key European ports; an infrastructure peer and ecosystem participant in the storage and transshipment of marine fuels and feedstocks relevant to inland bunkering.

Emerging players

• Titan LNG: Amsterdam-based provider of LNG and bio-LNG bunkering solutions for inland and short-sea shipping; competes at the alternative-fuel edge of REINPLUS FIWADO's bunker network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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