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MARKET SURVEY: Q2 Bunker Hub Demand Jumped by 1.9% on Year With Red Sea Diversions

MARKET SURVEY: Q2 Bunker Hub Demand Jumped by 1.9% on Year With Red Sea Diversions

Global bunker hub demand continued to climb on a yearly basis in Q2, with Red Sea diversions the largest factor setting the market's direction.
  1. 03Oct
    The arrival of FuelEU presents a challenge for shipping companies that bunker players would be wise to understand. Read in Full
  2. 03Oct
    The event is being held in London on October 3, with around 40 delegates split into groups discussing themes relevant to the industry group's work for its members. Read in Full
  3. 03Oct
    The new hire was previously general manager of Fratelli Cosulich Middle East DMCC. Read in Full
  4. 03Oct
    A busy two months of new orders in July and August were followed by a smaller gain in September. Read in Full
  5. 03Oct
    The family have agreed to pay $3.5 billion to the liquidators, plus annual interest at 5.33% from April 2020 to the present. Read in Full
  6. 03Oct
    Abhineet Narang has joined the company as a junior trader as of this month. Read in Full
  7. 03Oct
    Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $15/mt to $603.50/mt on Wednesday, reaching the highest level since September 25. Read in Full
  8. 03Oct
    The new hire was previously managing partner of Island Gulf Energy in Dubai from July 2016 to last month. Read in Full
  9. 03Oct
    Rapidan Energy calculated that oil could climb by $10-per barrel increments. Read in Full

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 365.00 24.50 751.00 5.50 778.50 6.00
Rotterdam 383.00 7.50 787.50 20.00 816.50 20.50
Houston 363.50 16.50 748.00 3.50 775.50 3.50
Fujairah 238.00 22.50 490.00 7.00 508.00 7.50

Insights & Analysis More

  1. MARKET SURVEY: Q2 Bunker Hub Demand Jumped by 1.9% on Year With Red Sea Diversions
    Oct 03
    Global bunker hub demand continued to climb on a yearly basis in Q2, with Red Sea diversions the largest factor setting the market's direction.
  2. INTERVIEW: Fratelli Cosulich Sees Strong Prospects for Methanol Bunkers in Asia
    Oct 01
    New methanol production coming online in Asia will provide opportunities for its use as a bunker fuel there, Fratelli Cosulich's Guido Cardullo tells Ship & Bunker.
  3. VPS: Is Your Vessel Fully Protected From the Dangers of Poor-Quality Fuel?
    Oct 01
    Steve Bee, group commercial director of VPS, discusses how to avoid fuel quality problems affecting your ship.
  4. INSIGHT: Engine Performance is Key to Emissions Abatement
    Sep 25
    Matthias Winkler of fuel analysis firm CMT discusses ways shipowners can improve efficiency by paying closer attention to engine performance.
  5. VPS: What Offshore Vessel Owners Need to Know About the New EU Regulations
    Sep 25
    VPS sets out its guidance on upcoming changes to EU regulations for the offshore segment.
  6. IMO MEPC Meeting Must Bring Regulation Clarity to Drive Green Fuel Production: IBIA
    Sep 18
    Investors in decarbonisation projects will be waiting for more clarity on regulations before committing to new activity, IBIA's Edmund Hughes tells Ship & Bunker.
  7. ANALYSIS: Singapore August Bunker Sales Gain 6.5% on Year
    Sep 16
    Singapore's 2024 sales are heading for a gain of 4.6% from 2023's record high.
  8. INSIGHT: A Proactive Approach to Making Green Fuels Cost-Effective
    Sep 05
    Engineering firm Wärtsilä sets out its viewpoint on how the shipping industry can ease into its decarbonisation goals.

Demand at the 17 hubs overall at 138.1 million mt in 2023, up by 1.8% on the year and the most since 2021.

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Yemen & Red Sea Attacks

  1. Rise in Shipping Traffic Prompts Mauritius to Protect Part of Coastline
    Oct 01
    Change of status should come into force next year
  2. Second Ship Attack Reported in Red Sea
    Oct 01
    The ship came under attack about 97 nautical miles north-west of Al Hudaydah at 4:15 AM UTC on Tuesday, following a separate incident earlier in the morning.
  3. UK Reports New Ship Attack in Red Sea
    Oct 01
    The ship came under attack about 64 nautical miles north-west of Al Hudaydah at 1:40 AM UTC on Tuesday.
  4. Israeli Targets Yemeni Ports for Airstrikes
    Sep 30
    Israeli aircraft attacked the ports of Ras Isa and Hodeidah on Sunday.
  5. Salvage Plan Under Way for Burning Tanker in Red Sea
    Sep 16
    Tugs connected to the stricken tanker Sounion on Saturday in order to move it to a safer location.

Top Stories More

  1. MARKET SURVEY: Q2 Bunker Hub Demand Jumped by 1.9% on Year With Red Sea Diversions
    Oct 03
    Global bunker hub demand continued to climb on a yearly basis in Q2, with Red Sea diversions the largest factor setting the market's direction.
  2. INTERVIEW: Fratelli Cosulich Sees Strong Prospects for Methanol Bunkers in Asia
    Oct 01
    New methanol production coming online in Asia will provide opportunities for its use as a bunker fuel there, Fratelli Cosulich's Guido Cardullo tells Ship & Bunker.
  3. US Port Workers on Strike After Contract Expires
    Oct 01
    The strike's impact will mostly be on the container and vehicle carrier segments, with bunker demand at ports focused on these areas likely to be reduced.
  4. Lawsuit Over $124 Million Sale of GP Global Fujairah Terminal
    Sep 26
    Gulf Petrochem FZC is seeking a reversal of the sale and AED 100 million in damages, a source tells Ship & Bunker.
  5. Bunker Supplier Banned in UAE Over HSFO Supply to Ship Without Scrubber
    Sep 13
    Other firms in the country may also be under investigation, a local source tells Ship & Bunker.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. To Know Your Customer, get to Know the Rules, Says Boss of Software Firm
    Oct 03
    The arrival of FuelEU presents a challenge for shipping companies that bunker players would be wise to understand.
  2. 193 Alternative Fuel Ship Orders Registered in Q3
    Oct 03
    A busy two months of new orders in July and August were followed by a smaller gain in September.
  3. 'We need the new fuels,' Says ESL Shipping Boss
    Oct 01
    Matti-Mikael Koskinen tells Ship & Bunker that he wants shipping decarbonisation to move faster and alternative fuels have a key part to play.
  4. AltECA Benefits Outweigh Costs, Research Finds
    Oct 01
    Recent study surveys costs and benefits of setting up an emissions control area in the northeast Atlantic Ocean.
  5. MEPC82: Economic Measures in Debate but IMO Remains Confident
    Sep 30
    IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez is confident that member states will reach agreement, but the detail on economic measures required to make the UN body's GHG strategy a reality is sparse.

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VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 556.50 17.50 681.00 17.50 462.50 22.50
Global 20 Ports Average 603.50 15.00 741.50 13.50 498.50 18.00
Global Average Bunker Price 641.50 6.00 814.00 8.50 543.00 14.50
Singapore 588.00 24.50 656.00 23.50 470.50 29.00
Rotterdam 530.00 7.50 635.50 10.50 479.50 22.50
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