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UK Shipping to Face Similar Rules to EU-ETS After New Deal
Both domestic and international maritime emissions will soon be included in the scope of the UK ETS, a UK government representative tells Ship & Bunker.
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19MayThe company now expects to make a final investment decision in mid-2025 and to make its first deliveries in the second half of 2027. Read in Full
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19MayA Liberian-flagged container vessel has been arrested for docking without permission. Read in Full
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19MayThe 13,000 TEU capacity container ship was delivered by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. Read in Full
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19MayThe new company is now 'officially open for business', co-CEO Peter Grünwaldt said. Read in Full
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19MayKasper Soerensen has joined the company as head of marine fuels sourcing for the east as of this month. Read in Full
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19MayThe company is looking for candidates with at least two years of experience in bunker trading, shipping, brokering, trading or related industries. Read in Full
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19MayThe vessel will operate on the Ballen-Kalundborg route. Read in Full
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19MayThe new hire was previously an international trader for Hüpeden & Co in Hamburg. Read in Full
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19MayThe 24,000 TEU capacity container vessel was the 11th LNG-fuelled vessel in the Hamburg Express fleet. Read in Full
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19MayNATO-member Estonia has accused Russia of violating its airspace with a fighter jet to shield a sanctioned shadow fleet tanker. Read in Full
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19MayShip & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index slipped by $1/mt to $539/mt on Friday, in its first fall since May 5. Read in Full
MEPC 83 & IMO 2028
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May 19Both domestic and international maritime emissions will soon be included in the scope of the UK ETS, a UK government representative tells Ship & Bunker. -
Apr 30The report assesses the total daily operating costs for VLSFO, LNG, methanol, biodiesel, hydrogen and ammonia, factoring in IMO penalties, fuel prices, capital expenditure and retrofit costs. -
Apr 23Initial Ship & Bunker analysis shows ships would need to use between 17.6% and 23.3% biofuel in B100 terms to avoid penalty charges in 2028.
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May 19Both domestic and international maritime emissions will soon be included in the scope of the UK ETS, a UK government representative tells Ship & Bunker.
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May 16If the year-to-date total were replicated over the rest of 2025, this year's total for Singapore would reach 52.1 million mt, down by 4.4% from 2024's record high. -
May 13The firm will no longer take on new business after more than 45 years in bunkering. -
May 07"They say they will not be blowing up ships any more, and that's the purpose of what we were doing," President Trump said. -
May 06Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses how bunker employees and employers can deal with the job market during a slump in oil prices.
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May 16If the year-to-date total were replicated over the rest of 2025, this year's total for Singapore would reach 52.1 million mt, down by 4.4% from 2024's record high.
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May 06Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses how bunker employees and employers can deal with the job market during a slump in oil prices.
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Apr 24Steve Bee of VPS discusses the potential for cashew nut shell liquid to be used as a biofuel component in bunker blends. -
Apr 23Initial Ship & Bunker analysis shows ships would need to use between 17.6% and 23.3% biofuel in B100 terms to avoid penalty charges in 2028.
Yemen & Red Sea Attacks
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May 13The Suez Canal Authority has announced a 15% rebate on transit dues for container ships of 130,000 tonnes or more. -
May 09Xeneta says a full return of container ships to the Red Sea following a US-Houthi ceasefire could trigger a global collapse in freight rates. -
May 08Executives from CMA CGM and the Suez Canal Authority held talks this week to explore a full return to Suez Canal transits. -
May 08Houthis claim they have carried out strikes at various warships in the Red Sea, including a US aircraft carrier. -
May 07"They say they will not be blowing up ships any more, and that's the purpose of what we were doing," President Trump said.
Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More
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May 19Both domestic and international maritime emissions will soon be included in the scope of the UK ETS, a UK government representative tells Ship & Bunker.
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May 15A report states that fragmented safety regulations are holding back the widespread adoption of battery and shore power systems. -
May 13The firm will supply power systems for a new container vessel. -
May 13The South Korean government plans to invest $40.5 million this year to develop the demonstration vessel. -
May 12The Norwegian firm has decided to stop development of green hydrogen products amid market uncertainty.
Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices
| VLSFO | MGO | IFO380 | ||||
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| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 496.00 | 3.00 | 647.00 | 1.50 | 423.00 | 0.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 539.00 | 1.00 | 720.00 | 3.00 | 469.00 | 0.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 572.50 | 2.00 | 765.00 | 3.00 | 482.50 | 0.50 |
| Singapore | 523.50 | 6.50 | 613.00 | 6.00 | 443.50 | 4.00 |
| Rotterdam | 472.50 | 2.50 | 630.50 | 4.50 | 424.50 | 1.00 |
| Fujairah | 520.00 | 13.00 | 724.00 | 10.50 | 426.00 | 2.50 |
| Houston | 468.00 | 2.50 | 619.50 | 4.50 | 398.00 | 0.00 |
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| Gibraltar | 531.00 | 0.00 | - | 478.00 | 3.50 | |
| Hong Kong | 530.50 | 10.50 | 622.50 | 12.00 | 463.00 | 2.00 |
| Istanbul | 633.00 | 0.50 | 732.00 | 7.00 | 544.00 | 0.50 |
| LA / LB | 558.50 | 3.00 | 679.00 | 6.50 | 462.50 | 4.00 |
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| Mumbai |
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| New York | 494.50 | 3.00 | 681.50 | 6.00 | 424.50 | 2.00 |
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| Piraeus | 562.00 | 2.50 | 700.00 | 8.50 | 460.50 | 4.50 |
| Santos | 507.00 | 1.00 | 762.50 | 0.00 | - | |
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| St Petersburg | 527.50 | 5.00 | 715.00 | 0.00 | 413.00 | 0.00 |
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Top Bunker Prices All Prices
| VLSFO | MGO | |||
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| Global 20 Ports Average | 539.00 | 1.00 | 720.00 | 3.00 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 496.00 | 3.00 | 647.00 | 1.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 572.50 | 2.00 | 765.00 | 3.00 |
| Singapore | 523.50 | 6.50 | 613.00 | 6.00 |
| Fujairah | 520.00 | 13.00 | 724.00 | 10.50 |
| Rotterdam | 472.50 | 2.50 | 630.50 | 4.50 |
| Houston | 468.00 | 2.50 | 619.50 | 4.50 |
Bunker Jobs
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May 19The company is looking for candidates with at least two years of experience in bunker trading, shipping, brokering, trading or related industries. -
May 16The company is looking for candidates either with previous bunker trading experience or a solid background in business or sales, as well as fluent English and Greek. -
May 14A range of senior and junior roles are on offer despite recent difficulties in the market, Vernon Jayanathan tells Ship & Bunker.
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May 13The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in bunker sales, preferably with an existing portfolio of clients and suppliers. -
May 12The company is looking for candidates for both junior and experienced bunker trader roles in the world's largest marine fuels hub.
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May 19The new company is now 'officially open for business', co-CEO Peter Grünwaldt said. -
May 13The firm will no longer take on new business after more than 45 years in bunkering.
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May 19Kasper Soerensen has joined the company as head of marine fuels sourcing for the east as of this month. -
May 19NATO-member Estonia has accused Russia of violating its airspace with a fighter jet to shield a sanctioned shadow fleet tanker. -
May 16Vitol Bunkers has launched a barge-based physical supply operation in West Africa. -
May 19The new hire was previously an international trader for Hüpeden & Co in Hamburg. -
May 13The new hire was previously managing director and partner in the US for The Bunker Firm since March 2024, and had earlier worked for WFS for nine years.