Centropa Logistics BV at Fujairah Port – Middle East’s Strategic Bunkering & Storage Hub

Fujairah Port – Middle East’s Leading Bunkering & Storage Gateway

Strategically located on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates, outside the Strait of Hormuz, Fujairah Port serves as Centropa Logistics BV’s key Middle East operational hub. As the world’s second-largest bunkering port and one of the fastest-growing storage and logistics centers in the region, Fujairah provides unparalleled access to global energy trade routes while offering secure, flexible, and high-capacity petroleum storage, bunkering, and transshipment services.

Our Fujairah facilities benefit from deep-water berths capable of handling VLCCs, direct access to the world’s busiest shipping lanes, and proximity to major crude oil producers — making it the ideal location for strategic crude storage, blending, bunkering, and supply chain optimization in the Middle East and beyond.

With a focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability, Centropa’s Fujairah operations support the global energy market through advanced tankage, state-of-the-art bunkering infrastructure, and seamless integration with our worldwide network of terminals and logistics services.

  • 99.9%

    Terminal & Bunkering Uptime

  • 100%

    ISPS & International Safety Compliance

  • 98.5%

    On-Time Bunkering & Delivery Performance

Aerial view of Centropa Logistics tank farm and bunkering operations at Fujairah Port
  • World’s 2nd largest bunkering port (by volume)
  • VLCC-capable deep-water berths
  • Outside Strait of Hormuz – geopolitical risk mitigation
  • Strategic crude oil blending & storage hub
  • Full ISPS, ISM & CDI compliance
  • Proximity to major crude producers & shipping lanes

Terminal Infrastructure & Technical Specifications

Storage Capacity
  • Total: ~2.8 million m³
  • Crude oil storage: 2.2 million m³
  • Fuel oil & bunkers: 400,000+ m³
  • Blending & specialty products: Dedicated tanks
Berth & Vessel Handling
  • Deep-water berths: 6+ dedicated petroleum berths
  • Maximum draft: 18–20 meters
  • Maximum vessel size: VLCC (320,000+ DWT)
  • Bunkering capacity: Up to 10,000 m³/hour
Blending & Bunkering
  • High-capacity in-tank & in-line blending
  • Low-sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) & MGO supply
  • Future-ready for LNG & alternative fuels
  • Certified laboratories for real-time quality control

Core Services & Strategic Advantages

  • Strategic Crude Oil Storage: Secure long- and short-term storage outside the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint
  • World-Class Bunkering: One of the largest bunkering ports globally — VLSFO, MGO, LNG-ready
  • Crude Blending & Quality Adjustment: In-tank blending to meet refinery specifications
  • Transshipment & Break-Bulk: Efficient ship-to-ship transfers and cargo handling
  • Geopolitical Risk Mitigation: Location outside Hormuz provides supply chain resilience
  • Full Regulatory Compliance: ISPS, ISM, CDI, and UAE environmental standards

Global Connectivity & Market Reach

Global Shipping Lanes

Direct access to major east-west crude and product routes

Middle East & Asia

Proximity to Gulf producers and Asian refineries

Local & Regional Distribution

Truck and pipeline connections within UAE & GCC

Sustainability & Future-Ready Operations

Fujairah is evolving into a key hub for low-carbon marine fuels and energy transition. Our facilities are prepared for LNG bunkering, biofuels blending, and future alternative fuels. We implement vapor recovery systems, emission monitoring, and waste management programs in line with IMO and UAE sustainability goals.

Frequently Asked Questions – Fujairah Port

Situated outside the Strait of Hormuz, Fujairah mitigates geopolitical risks while maintaining direct access to global shipping lanes, making it a secure alternative for crude storage and bunkering.

Our deep-water berths handle VLCCs (up to 320,000+ DWT) and support high-volume bunkering operations for vessels of all classes.

VLSFO (Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil), MGO (Marine Gas Oil), LNG (future-ready), and biofuels — all supplied with full quality certification and high-volume capability.

Yes — we offer in-tank and in-line blending to meet specific refinery requirements, including API gravity adjustment, sulfur content management, and quality upgrading.

By providing large-scale crude storage outside the Strait of Hormuz, Fujairah enhances supply chain resilience and supports strategic reserves for global energy markets.
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