Gibraltar Port Authority joins panel on multi-fuel viability at maritime summit

Port fuel diversification panel discussion at GMD 2026.

Gibraltar Port Authority participated in discussions on port readiness for alternative marine fuels and the transition to sustainable shipping. Pictured from left to right: Andrea Guati Rojo, Policy and Advocacy Manager at Ammonia Europe; John Ghio, CEO & Captain of the Port at Gibraltar Port Authority; Sophie Delannoy, Program Manager Sustainable Transport Fuels at North Sea Port; and Andreas Slotte, Head of Sustainability and HSEQ at Port of Helsinki, during a panel discussion on port fuel diversification and multi-fuel viability at Global Maritime Decarbonisation (GMD) 2026. Image credit: Gibraltar Port Authority (GPA)

Gibraltar Port Authority (GPA) has participated in a panel discussion on port fuel diversification and the viability of multi-fuel at the Global Maritime Decarbonisation Summit 2026.

John Ghio, CEO and Captain of the Port at GPA, represented the authority during the session, which was titled ‘Port Fuel Diversification - Multi-Fuel Viability.’

The panel brought together industry leaders to discuss the practical realities of supporting alternative marine fuels, port readiness and the future of sustainable shipping.

GPA stated that Gibraltar remains committed to innovation, operational resilience and future-focused maritime solutions as the fuel transition continues to develop.

The summit brought together industry participants to discuss the ongoing shift in marine fuel infrastructure and supply chains as the maritime sector works towards decarbonisation targets.

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Gibraltar Port Authority joins panel on multi-fuel viability at maritime summit

CEO John Ghio discussed port fuel diversification and alternative marine fuels at an industry event.

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