Methanex is the world’s leading producer and supplier of methanol, serving major international markets across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and South America. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Methanex operates an extensive global supply chain and distribution network, including multiple production sites, terminals, storage facilities, and a fleet of methanol ocean tankers.

MFE is a subsidiary of Methanex, established in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It plays a key role in logistics and the distribution of methanol within the region. As part of its business activities, MFE supplies methanol as fuel to seagoing vessels and is developing its bunkering activities to serve the ARA region (Amsterdam–Rotterdam–Antwerp).

To supply methanol to vessels across the ARA region, a comprehensive framework of licenses and procedures is required from a customs and excise perspective. In designing this framework, other relevant factors such as business operations and renewable energy legislation must also be taken into account.

This document outlines the required licenses and authorisations, procedures, working instructions, controls, and other regulatory and operational considerations related to MFE’s cross-border bunkering activities in the ARA region.