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Why Early Trading in FuelEU Maritime Surplus Markets is a Smart Move


A containership sailing fast. This image reflects early trades under FuelEU Maritime and introduces BetterSea's Monday Newsletter, focusing on the risks, strategies, and legal considerations for borrowing under FuelEU Maritime.

With the FuelEU Maritime compliance mechanisms taking full effect and the FuelEU Marketplace officially starting this month, early movers on BetterSea's platform now have access to an exclusive, limited-volume surplus offer, marking the beginning of a new era in maritime compliance. This is your chance to secure surplus early - to learn more about how this can fit into your compliance strategy, reach out to our team today at info@bettersea.tech


With the compliance year 2025 in full swing, shipping companies must decide whether to secure surplus early or wait for further market developments. While some might opt to observe how pricing evolves, early movers stand to benefit from lower costs without compromising on flexibility or compliance security.


This week's newsletter explores the key advantages of early trading, drawing from real-world FuelEU compliance scenarios and demonstrating how even tramp shipping operators, with unpredictable schedules, can leverage early trading to their advantage.


The Case for Early FuelEU Surplus Trading: Securing a Competitive Edge


A key question many companies ask us is: Why should I buy surplus now if I don't yet know my exact compliance needs? The answer lies in both, cost optimization and long-term flexibility..


Locking in Lower Prices Before Demand Rises


The current FuelEU Maritime compliance market is still in its early stages, meaning that the first surplus transactions will play a major role in defining benchmark prices. With an approaching compliance deadline by the end of 2025/early 2026, demand for surplus will increase, naturally driving up prices significantly.


By acting early, companies can secure surplus at more favorable rates, rather than risking higher costs closer to the deadline. While waiting may seem like a safe bet, price trends suggest that early action is the smarter financial strategy.


Banking Surplus: A Hedge Against Future Costs


One of the most underappreciated features of FuelEU Maritime is the ability to bank surplus indefinitely. Unlike compliance deficits, which must be addressed within each reporting year, surplus does not expire, meaning that companies can buy more than they need today and store it for future compliance periods.


This means that early trades are not just about 2025 compliance, they are also a long-term financial planning tool.


Pooling Scenario Recap: Why Banking is an Advantage


In a previous newsletter on FuelEU pooling, we explored an interesting scenario where a deficit ship in a pool not only covered its compliance shortfall but also ended up in surplus, enabling it to bank additional compliance balance for future years.

This strategic move created a long-term cost buffer, allowing the ship to:


  • Mitigate future compliance risks in years when alternative fuel costs might rise.

  • Take advantage of potential surplus price increases, selling it at a later stage when market demand grows.


This same principle applies to early surplus trading. By purchasing a bit more than needed, companies can reduce their compliance costs by trading early without needing to fear operational changes during the compliance year.


Why Even Tramp Shipping Should Consider Early Surplus Trading


One common hesitation among shipping companies, especially those in tramp shipping, is the inability to accurately forecast FuelEU exposure due to operational unpredictability. Unlike liner shipping, tramp operations are subject to fluctuating routes, cargo availability, and market-driven scheduling adjustments. However, this uncertainty does not mean that early trading isn't beneficial.


Why Tramp Shipping Companies Should Act Now


FuelEU exposure may be unclear, but surplus can be banked indefinitely,-allowing tramp shipping companies to buy surplus amounts with an additional risk margin. The market risk is minimized by locking in lower surplus costs today rather than facing potentially higher prices when last-minute purchases become necessary.


If a company ends up buying more than needed, the additional surplus can be sold or pooled in the following years, ensuring no financial loss and even enabling a potential margin profit.


For tramp shipping companies, early surplus trades act as a compliance insurance policy, reducing last-minute risk while maintaining cost predictability.


The First Offer is Live: Start Trading Now


With the FuelEU Marketplace officially starting this month, an exclusive, limited-time surplus opportunity is now available for early movers on BetterSea's platform, offering substantial cost savings and compliance flexibility.



Conclusion: Why Securing Your Compliance Future Now is a Smart Move


  • Cost advantage: Buying early helps avoid potential price hikes as compliance deadlines approach.

  • Banking: Any surplus not used in 2025 can be stored for future years, ensuring full surplus utilization.


Considering the substantial cost savings compared to the compliance penalty, you may want to be fast and reserve the surplus. Not onboarded yet? Start your onboarding process by clicking on the button below and filling out the form at the bottom of the linked page:



BetterSea’s FuelEU Maritime Compliance Platform with integrated marketplace provides you with a fast, streamlined, end-to-end process covering all potential compliance options, including external pooling and surplus trading. Book a demo below!



Stay tuned for more insights on navigating the FuelEU compliance mechanisms in our upcoming newsletters. If you have any questions or need further guidance on pooling, feel free to reach out!


Best regards,

The BetterSea Team


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