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Singapore Overtakes Balboa as Monjasa's Top Supply Location

Singapore Overtakes Balboa as Monjasa's Top Supply Location

The firm sold more than one million mt of marine fuels in Singapore in 2024.
  1. 14Jul
    Used cooking oil and palm oil mill waste have together overtaken crops as the EU's leading biofuel feedstocks. Read in Full
  2. 14Jul
    An ammonia bunkering demonstration using the vessel is planned for October 2027 in Singapore. Read in Full
  3. 14Jul
    The 1,000-hour research trial of President 100 is being conducted in collaboration with the China Classification Society (CCS), Weichai Singapore, and other partners. Read in Full
  4. 14Jul
    The firm's new book-and-claim system was launched aboard the MV Apia Chief in Suva. Read in Full
  5. 14Jul
    Global VLSFO prices dropped at the end of last week. Read in Full
  6. 14Jul
    About 431,147 mt of bunker fuels were supplied in Panama in June, down by 4.9% from the previous month. Read in Full
  7. 14Jul
    A container ship operated by OOCL bunkered the B30-MGO biofuel blend. Read in Full
  8. 11Jul
    However, long-term concerns about surplus remain intact. Read in Full
  9. 11Jul
    The commission is set to propose to the G7 group that the current $60/bl cap be replaced by a floating price. Read in Full
  10. 11Jul
    Hyundai Glovis plans to operate 32 LNG dual-fuel car carriers by 2028. Read in Full
  11. 11Jul
    A total of 274,500 mt of bonded bunker fuel was sold in the first six months of this year in the port. Read in Full

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 356.00 5.00 732.50 10.00 759.00 10.00
Rotterdam 318.00 15.00 654.00 31.50 678.00 32.50
Houston 301.00 7.00 619.00 14.00 642.00 14.50
Fujairah 232.50 3.50 478.50 7.50 496.00 8.00

Top Stories More

  1. INTERVIEW: Bunker Holding Makes Progress in Acquisition Plans
    Jul 01
    The firm made an offer on a rival bunker company earlier this year, has been presented with a counter-offer and is now considering it, CEO Keld Demant tells Ship & Bunker.
  2. Bunker Holding Hires Head of New Global Supply Organisation
    Jun 26
    Mikkel Kannegaard has joined Bunker Holding as head of its newly established global supply organisation as of this month.
  3. Bunker Holding Reports Lowest Pre-Tax Earnings Since 2017/18
    Jun 24
    The firm's pre-tax profit from continuing operations was down by 63.8% from 2023/24 in what it characterises as 'a very demanding year'.
  4. ANALYSIS: Understanding the Global Orderbook in Terms of Conventional & Alternative Bunker Fuel Demand - 2025 Update
    Jun 18
    If nothing else, the current Orderbook indicates the industry does not expect widespread availability of alternative fuels in the foreseeable future.
  5. Carbon Scores Are the New Fuel Specs in the Biofuel Market: PRIO
    Jun 17
    PRIO tells Ship & Bunker it has secured long-term contracts with cruise companies to supply HVO in Lisbon.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. Panama Bunker Sales Fall for Third Consecutive Month in June
    Jul 14
    About 431,147 mt of bunker fuels were supplied in Panama in June, down by 4.9% from the previous month.
  2. VIEWPOINT: Long Non-Compete Clauses Unfairly Victimise Older Employees
    Jul 09
    Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses the use of non-compete clauses in the bunker trader job market.
  3. VPS: A Stack of Reasons for Continuous Emissions Monitors in Shipping
    Jul 08
    Chris Briggs of VPS Emsys discusses the growing need for continuous emissions monitoring systems in the shipping industry.
  4. INTERVIEW: Bunker Holding Makes Progress in Acquisition Plans
    Jul 01
    The firm made an offer on a rival bunker company earlier this year, has been presented with a counter-offer and is now considering it, CEO Keld Demant tells Ship & Bunker.
  5. Bunker Holding Reports Lowest Pre-Tax Earnings Since 2017/18
    Jun 24
    The firm's pre-tax profit from continuing operations was down by 63.8% from 2023/24 in what it characterises as 'a very demanding year'.
  6. Real Power Versus Corporate Titles: A Dichotomy?
    Jun 24
    Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses where power really lies in a bunker organisation.
  7. Jun 23
    Stanley George of VPS discusses how the use of biofuels can affect engine lubrication.
  8. Gibraltar Sees 7% YoY Growth in May Bunker Calls
    Jun 20
    Bunker calls at Gibraltar rose sharply in May to 573, up from 535 a year ago.
  9. ANALYSIS: Understanding the Global Orderbook in Terms of Conventional & Alternative Bunker Fuel Demand - 2025 Update
    Jun 18
    If nothing else, the current Orderbook indicates the industry does not expect widespread availability of alternative fuels in the foreseeable future.
  10. ANALYSIS: Singapore May Bunker Sales Rose to 16-Month High
    Jun 16
    Singapore recorded its highest monthly bunker sales since January 2024 in May, with about 4.83 million mt of bunker fuels sold during the month.

Yemen & Red Sea Attacks

  1. Houthi Strikes Lead to Second Ship Sinking in Red Sea This Week
    Jul 10
    15 crew members are missing from the bulk carrier, with some reportedly being kidnapped by the Houthis.
  2. IMO Chief Urges Dialogue as Red Sea Attacks Reignite After Lull
    Jul 09
    Arsenio Dominguez calls for intensified diplomatic efforts after strikes on Magic Seas and Eternity C mark the first Red Sea attacks since October.
  3. Houthis Claim Attacked Bulk Carrier Has Sunk in Red Sea
    Jul 08
    Houthis say they will continue to attack ships with any links to Israel.
  4. UK Reports New Ship Attack in Red Sea
    Jul 07
    The ship came under attack 51 nautical miles west of Al Hudaydah at 4:34 PM UTC on Monday.
  5. Ship Abandoned in Red Sea After Attack Causes Fire on Board
    Jul 06
    The ship came under attack about 51 nautical miles south-west of Al Hudaydah in Yemen at about 11:25 AM UTC on Sunday.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. UCO and POME Now Key Feedstocks in EU Biofuel Production
    Jul 14
    Used cooking oil and palm oil mill waste have together overtaken crops as the EU's leading biofuel feedstocks.
  2. Itochu Orders Ammonia Bunkering Vessel for 2027 Singapore Debut
    Jul 14
    An ammonia bunkering demonstration using the vessel is planned for October 2027 in Singapore.
  3. Harbour Craft in Singapore to Run for 1,000 Hours on 100% Biofuel
    Jul 14
    The 1,000-hour research trial of President 100 is being conducted in collaboration with the China Classification Society (CCS), Weichai Singapore, and other partners.
  4. Swire Shipping Launches Biofuel-Powered Carbon Insetting Programme
    Jul 14
    The firm's new book-and-claim system was launched aboard the MV Apia Chief in Suva.
  5. Hong Kong Sees First B30-MGO Biofuel Blend Delivery by Chimbusco Pan Nation
    Jul 14
    A container ship operated by OOCL bunkered the B30-MGO biofuel blend.

Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices

VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 513.50 4.00 712.00 1.00 428.00 5.00
Global 20 Ports Average 554.00 3.50 779.00 6.50 464.50 5.00
Global Average Bunker Price 590.50 4.50 820.00 4.00 480.00 4.50
Singapore 523.00 7.50 685.00 7.50 420.50 8.50
Rotterdam 518.50 2.00 728.00 5.00 442.00 6.50
Fujairah 516.50 5.50 732.50 1.50 410.00 3.50
Houston 496.50 0.50 701.50 1.50 439.50 2.50
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Gibraltar 542.00 2.50 - 484.00 3.50
Hong Kong 540.00 6.00 677.50 2.00 446.50 10.00
Istanbul 681.00 0.50 815.50 11.50 551.00 19.50
LA / LB 576.50 1.50 782.50 11.00 465.00 2.50
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