Latest News Read All News
-
Eltronic FuelTech designs and produces fuel supply systems for ships. -
New IMO rules will bring tighter sulfur and NOx controls to ships operating in the Canadian Arctic and Norwegian Sea. -
German engine diagnostics specialist CMT says engine optimisation is emerging as a way to manage rising emissions-related operating costs. -
Three developing nations will receive technical backing from the IMO to draw up national roadmaps for cutting shipping emissions in line with the 2050 net-zero goal. -
Gard says any deterioration in security around the Strait could carry contractual consequences for ships trading to Gulf ports. -
Core Power anticipates the initial deployment of floating nuclear plants within the next decade. -
The IMO-backed project will assess routes and policy steps to support zero-emission shipping links. -
Partnership with Motor Plus will see its products stocked in Colon to target ships and regional fuel users around the canal. -
The South Korean shipbuilder has signed agreements with Ontario Shipyards aimed at rebuilding large-scale vessel construction capacity and training a new workforce. -
Meanwhile, supertanker rates could soar even further on geopolitical tensions. -
The threat of increased tariffs was a key element of the US strategy to block a vote on the net-zero framework at the IMO in October. -
Asian HSFO prices could be one market that feels the impact of war in Iran most keenly, according to hedging firm GRM.
Bunker Demand in Key Markets
In the third quarter of 2025 bunker bemand at key marine fuel hubs advanced 4.3% on a yearly basis, according to the latest market survey of bunker sales volumes in 17 leading global locations.
Bunker Price Forecast - Q1 2026
Quarterly and full year bunker price forcast for 2026 and 2027. Includes forecasts for global average prices, and at the key ports of Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah and Houston.
Compliance Costs Calculator
Planning for the future? Ship & Bunker has developed a calculator to help shipping companies and other maritime stakeholders estimate the compliance costs for EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO 20208 / NZF regulations for their chosen energy mix for the years 2028-2035.
IMO 2050
-
Feb 19Neel Shah, co-founder of UK methanol start-up PuriFire Energy, discusses how the IMO's delay is affecting business plans for green fuel producers. -
Jan 30Peter Keller sets out SE-LNG's view on the growth of LNG bunkering as the gas-powered fleet jumps to 10% of shipping.
Top Stories More
-
Feb 19Neel Shah, co-founder of UK methanol start-up PuriFire Energy, discusses how the IMO's delay is affecting business plans for green fuel producers.
-
Feb 16The combined company will operate a fleet of more than 400 ships with capacity over 3 million TEU. -
Feb 16But some see the current climate as an opportunity to expand on favourable terms, sources at IE Week events tell Ship & Bunker. -
Feb 13Peninsula is embracing the market's increasing complexity as it makes future plans after celebrating 30 years in operation, COO Kenny MacLean tells Ship & Bunker. -
Feb 11If calmer trade conditions can prevail, growth may accelerate this year, KPI OceanConnect CEO Dorthe Bendtsen tells Ship & Bunker.
Insights & Analysis More
-
Feb 16But some see the current climate as an opportunity to expand on favourable terms, sources at IE Week events tell Ship & Bunker.
-
Feb 16January HSFO sales jumped by 30.4% on the year, with the grade accounting for 41.6% of the total bunker sales. -
Feb 12Paul Bayliss of Fuelre4m discusses the need for collaboration to demonstrate the efficacy of decarbonisation technologies. -
Feb 06HSFO was the most sold bunker grade in Rotterdam, accounting for 36.6% of the total conventional and biofuel sales in 2025. -
Feb 05Ship & Bunker takes a closer look at the factors impacting low bunker margins. -
Jan 30Peter Keller sets out SE-LNG's view on the growth of LNG bunkering as the gas-powered fleet jumps to 10% of shipping.
Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More
-
Feb 23Three developing nations will receive technical backing from the IMO to draw up national roadmaps for cutting shipping emissions in line with the 2050 net-zero goal. -
Feb 20The ferry will use hydrogen-powered fuel cells and can carry 720 kg of hydrogen. -
Feb 20A mobile shore power unit is designed to be easily moved along the quay, allowing cruise ships to plug to onshore electricity supply. -
Feb 20The feeder vessel was bunkered with 1,000 mt of e-methanol at European Energy's facility at Kasso. -
Feb 19The propulsion system will allow the vessel to operate on electric power, diesel power or a combination of both.
Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices
| VLSFO | MGO | IFO380 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 497.50 | 4.00 | 724.50 | 10.00 | 424.50 | 1.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 535.50 | 3.50 | 791.00 | 6.50 | 464.50 | 1.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 570.00 | 4.00 | 827.00 | 5.00 | 469.00 | 3.50 |
| Singapore | 516.00 | 8.00 | 712.00 | 9.50 | 452.00 | 3.00 |
| Rotterdam | 473.00 | 0.00 | 713.50 | 15.50 | 422.00 | 6.50 |
| Fujairah | 511.00 | 3.00 | 777.50 | 6.50 | 444.00 | 2.00 |
| Houston | 490.50 | 5.50 | 695.00 | 9.50 | 380.50 | 4.50 |
| Busan |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Colombo |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Durban |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Gibraltar | 511.50 | 4.50 | - | 457.00 | 0.50 | |
| Hong Kong | 522.50 | 0.50 | 728.00 | 1.00 | 497.00 | 8.00 |
| Istanbul | 663.00 | 10.50 | 803.00 | 7.00 | 488.00 | 7.50 |
| LA / LB | 579.50 | 22.00 | 767.50 | 4.00 | 502.50 | 15.00 |
| Las Palmas |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Mumbai |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| New York | 534.00 | 10.50 | 814.00 | 19.00 | 408.00 | 3.00 |
| Cristobal, Panama |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Piraeus | 575.00 | 4.00 | 782.00 | 14.50 | 450.00 | 6.50 |
| Santos | 497.00 | 13.00 | 855.00 | 19.00 | - | |
| Shanghai |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| St Petersburg |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Tokyo |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
Top Bunker Prices All Prices
| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 535.50 | 3.50 | 791.00 | 6.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 497.50 | 4.00 | 724.50 | 10.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 570.00 | 4.00 | 827.00 | 5.00 |
| Singapore | 516.00 | 8.00 | 712.00 | 9.50 |
| Fujairah | 511.00 | 3.00 | 777.50 | 6.50 |
| Rotterdam | 473.00 | 0.00 | 713.50 | 15.50 |
| Houston | 490.50 | 5.50 | 695.00 | 9.50 |
Bunker Jobs
-
Feb 19The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of two years of hands-on experience in bunker operations. -
Feb 13The company is looking for candidates with a sound understanding of bunkering operations and experience in vessel operations. -
Feb 11The company is looking for energetic bunker traders to join its team and support its growth. -
Feb 10The company is looking for candidates with a marine or nautical degree and experience within the maritime or transport sector and with quality inspections. -
Feb 05The company is looking for candidates with experience, preferably in the LNG and bio-LNG industry.
Popular Now More
-
Feb 17Suzun Marine Fuels aims to be the first global bunkering firm focused on truck-to-ship deliveries. -
Feb 20The company sold 15.76 million mt of bunker fuel in 2025, down 4.9% from 16.57 million mt in 2024. -
Feb 23Singapore police say crew from two tugboats were detained following a suspected illicit MGO deal off Selat Pauh. -
Feb 23Gard says any deterioration in security around the Strait could carry contractual consequences for ships trading to Gulf ports. -
Feb 20The world's largest marine fuels gathering will return to Singapore in October 2026. -
Feb 19Crew from three tugboats are accused of misappropriating MGO worth about SGD 13,670 for an unauthorised sale. -
Feb 23Partnership with Motor Plus will see its products stocked in Colon to target ships and regional fuel users around the canal.