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What's Going On With CBL International Stock Tuesday?

Benzinga·12/30/2025 13:02:31
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CBL International Limited (NASDAQ:BANL) stock rose Tuesday after confirming a major clean fuel milestone in southern China.

The company said it arranged Xiaomo Port's first liquefied natural gas refueling operation in Shenzhen, helping automaker BYD Co., Ltd. (OTC:BYDDY) support lower-emission ocean transport.

First LNG Fueling Completed

The shipment supplied LNG to a BYD-operated vessel using a physical marine fuel provider working with China National Offshore Oil Corporation.

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CBL said the event marked Xiaomo Port's first commercial LNG marine refueling.

The delivery took place in Shenzhen, a major shipping and manufacturing hub in southern China.

Why It Matters

LNG can cut shipping greenhouse gas output by about 20% compared with conventional marine fuels.

The fuel also produces almost no sulfur oxides or harmful particulate emissions.

Industry data shows LNG often costs 25% to 30% less than heavy fuel oil.

The maritime industry faces stricter carbon rules under FuelEU Maritime and IMO 2030 and 2050 targets.

Shipping companies now seek lower-carbon fuels to stay compliant and protect profit margins.

CBL sees LNG as a bridge fuel toward long-term zero-carbon shipping.

Strategic Expansion

CBL said the transaction expands its energy portfolio beyond biofuels into cleaner gas-based solutions.

The move also creates new revenue streams for its marine fuel logistics platform.

CBL already serves nine of the world's twelve largest container shipping companies.

"This is a strategic step in our journey to become a comprehensive marine energy services partner," said Dr. Teck Lim Chia, chairman and CEO of CBL International.

"We are grateful to BYD and CNOOC for their trust and collaboration."

BANL Price Action: CBL International shares were up 1.57% at $0.43 during premarket trading on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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