Metis and Nereus Digital Bunkers announce strategic cooperation to optimise marine fuel management

16 December 2024 – Metis, a leader in digital solutions for fleet performance management, and Nereus Digital Bunkers, a maritime software company specialising in marine fuels have entered into a strategic cooperation which aims to revolutionise bunkering operations through data-driven insights and streamlined processes.

Nikolas Gkikas, Founder – CEO, Nereus Digital Bunkers and Panos Theodossopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Metis

By combining the strengths of both companies, this collaboration leverages cloud-to-cloud integration for seamless data exchange, delivering two unique services to support the optimal management and execution of bunkering processes. The Metis platform will provide detailed bunkering information by port—including indicative pricing, pricing trends, fuel quality reports, bunker delivery delays, and vendor performance ratings. This enables ship operators to access vital market data alongside fleet performance metrics. Meanwhile, the Nereus platform will benefit from real customer demand-driven inquiries during the voyage planning stage.

“The synergy between Nereus’s expertise in marine fuel management and Metis’s comprehensive performance insights marks a new chapter for maritime operational efficiency,” said Nikolas Gkikas, Founder – CEO, Nereus Digital Bunkers. “This is a collaboration which will drive greater value for the shipping community.”

“This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering holistic solutions that integrate diverse data sources for smarter decision-making,” commented Panos Theodossopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Metis. “It also underscores the vision we share with Nereus to empower the maritime sector with innovative tools that foster sustainability, efficiency, and transparency by providing actionable insights to optimise operations.”

 

About Metis

Metis is a leading, telemetry-first, fleet performance management company. Delivering transparent and forward-looking digital solutions,​ Metis enables people and organizations in the maritime industry to expand their capabilities, adapt to changing environments and embrace opportunities with a creative mindset.​ ​Established in 2016 with its headquarters in Athens, and with a subsidiary office in Singapore, Metis is part of a maritime-focused, sustainable solutions group owned by ERMA FIRST.
www.metis.tech

About Nereus Digital Bunkers

Nereus Digital Bunkers is a Greek company with the goal of transforming the marine fuel industry through digital innovation. Its flagship SaaS platform, NEREUS, is designed to streamline and optimize the bunker purchasing process for maritime stakeholders, providing them with advanced tools and real-time data access across more than 200 ports. The platform serves as a comprehensive market research tool, enabling users to monitor fuel prices and market trends, optimizing procurement decisions with precision.
www.nereus.tech