Resilient supply chains for renewable fuels in maritime shipping

Maritime shipping is undergoing a transition from fossil to renewable fuels, while global supply chains have become increasingly vulnerable to disruptions related to, for example, geopolitics, extreme weather events, and cyber threats. As new fuels such as methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, and LBG are introduced, the ways in which fuel is produced, transported, stored, and bunkered are changing. This transformation creates new dependencies and risks within maritime fuel supply chains.

The aim of the project is to analyse how different types of risks and disruptions may affect supply chains for renewable maritime fuels, and to contribute knowledge on how these supply chains can be made more resilient. The work addresses both how supply chains can be designed to better withstand disruptions and how actors can respond when unforeseen events occur.

The project is carried out using a system perspective and in close collaboration with shipping companies, ports, bunker suppliers, fuel producers, and public authorities. Through interviews, analyses of existing supply chains, and scenario-based studies of future development pathways, the project generates knowledge that can support decision-making in both industry and the public sector. In this way, the project contributes to a more resilient energy supply for maritime shipping and to the transition towards a fossil-free transport system.