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  1. Christopher Morgan has joined the firm as group risk officer as of this month.
    5 Oct 2026
  2. The system is expected to cut standard application processing times to just a few minutes.
    5 Oct 2026
  3. The firm has promoted Rune G. Kongstein to Commercial Director, Europe, effective immediately.
    5 Oct 2026
  4. Yinson GreenTech and Langkawi Port have signed an MoU to develop Malaysia's first commercial fully electric passenger ferry service.
    5 Oct 2026
  5. A tanker reported sighting multiple explosions in proximity to the vessel.
    5 Oct 2026
  6. The training was part of a preparation for an upcoming methanol bunkering pilot.
    5 Oct 2026
  7. Portsmouth International Port has called for VAT to be removed from shore power services, citing high electricity costs for operators.
    5 Oct 2026
  8. The UK has sanctioned eight ships, including vessels linked to Russia's LNG trade and bunkering operations.
    5 Oct 2026
  9. Five seafarers were killed and several others injured during an operation to free the hijacked ship Honour 25 in Somali waters, according to the IMO.
    5 Oct 2026
  10. Meanwhile, Trump sends more missiles to guard Middle East assets.
    2 Oct 2026
  11. The vessel sailed for around two hours in Osaka Bay using a hydrogen-powered engine.
    2 Oct 2026
  12. The LNG-fuelled car carrier drew electricity using an 11kV shore power connection.
    2 Oct 2026
  13. The contracts cover three 90,000 m3 very large ammonia carriers being built for Thenamaris LNG.
    2 Oct 2026
  14. The two 210,000 mt vessels will be capable of running on conventional marine fuels, methanol and ethanol.
    2 Oct 2026
  15. Former Stena Bulk bunker procurement manager Lars Malmbratt has joined the company's Gothenburg office this month.
    2 Oct 2026
  16. The vessel is scheduled to join MSC Cruises' fleet in November 2027.
    2 Oct 2026
  17. The project will combine CFD and digital twin technology to assess ammonia leak scenarios during vessel design.
    2 Oct 2026
  18. The company seeks candidates with three years' experience in procurement, bunkering or shipping operations.
    2 Oct 2026

Middle East Conflict

  1. UKMTO Reports Explosion Close to Vessel Off Yemen
    Oct 05
    A tanker reported sighting multiple explosions in proximity to the vessel.
  2. Oil Dips As Europe Taps Diesel Reserves And Iran's Threats Fall On Deaf Ears
    Oct 02
    Meanwhile, Trump sends more missiles to guard Middle East assets.
  3. New Tanker Attack Reported in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO
    Oct 02
    The attack was reported at 17:50 UTC on Thursday and resulted in a fire onboard the vessel.
  4. Oil Jumps 4% As Washington Dispatches More Ships, Troops, to Middle East
    Oct 01
    An escalation of the U.S./Iran war is expected after the U.S. midterms.
  5. Oil Steady As "Gradual" Gulf Transit Improvement Forecasts Clash With News of 98% Recovery
    Sep 30
    Conflicting data still suggests Iran's diminishing influence over the Hormuz.
  6. Two More Vessels Reportedly Hit in Strait of Hormuz
    Sep 30
    An LNG tanker and two other tankers were reportedly struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.
  7. UKMTO Reports Crude Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz
    Sep 30
    The vessel was hit by an unknown projectile on the port side.
  8. Oil Falls On Climbing Middle East Exports, Declining Iranian Bargaining Power
    Sep 29
    Meanwhile, Trump says he has offered nothing to Iran to stop the war.
  9. Vessel Hit by Suspected Projectile in Strait of Hormuz
    Sep 29
    The vessel's fire has been extinguished after it was struck by a suspected projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
  10. Oil Climbs After Trump Nixes Iran Deal - But Negotiations Are Ongoing, Say Officials
    Sep 28
    Meanwhile, Russia makes refinery output and other energy data off-limits to the press.

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.

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 661.50 29.00 1361.50 60.50 1411.00 62.50
Rotterdam 294.00 3.50 605.00 7.00 627.00 7.50
Houston 533.00 20.50 1097.00 42.50 1137.00 44.00
Fujairah 443.50 9.50 912.00 19.00 945.50 19.50

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.

Top Stories More

  1. INTERVIEW: Arrest, Mediate, or Litigate? SeaSolveX on How to Handle a Bunker Dispute in Today's Market
    Oct 02
    Secure the claim first, then settle at the earliest commercially sensible moment.
  2. VIEWPOINT: Shipping is Buying Alternative-Fuel Ships Faster Than it is Building the Workforce to Run Them
    Oct 01
    Simulators that do not match the plant and instructors who cannot explain it are producing engineers with certificates but not competence, writes Danica's Henrik Jensen.
  3. IMO Favours Limited Split in Methanol and Ethanol Bunker Safety Rules Despite Push for More
    Sep 29
    Draft safety guidelines would distinguish the two fuels for the first time, but keep them under one regime, with approval not due until June 2027.
  4. ANALYSIS: $14/mt Separates the Best and Worst Singapore Bunker Suppliers on the Cost of Doing Business, Fuelsure Data Shows
    Sep 28
    Fuelsure data shared with Ship & Bunker puts a number on what happens after the deal is fixed, port by port and supplier by supplier.
  5. Seafarer Welfare: Industry Can Back the IMO but Governments Need to Act, Says IBIA's Hughes
    Sep 25
    A five-year review finds welfare gains have not reached most crews, attacks at sea go on, and insurers are now being asked to check on both.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. INTERVIEW: Arrest, Mediate, or Litigate? SeaSolveX on How to Handle a Bunker Dispute in Today's Market
    Oct 02
    Secure the claim first, then settle at the earliest commercially sensible moment.
  2. VIEWPOINT: Shipping is Buying Alternative-Fuel Ships Faster Than it is Building the Workforce to Run Them
    Oct 01
    Simulators that do not match the plant and instructors who cannot explain it are producing engineers with certificates but not competence, writes Danica's Henrik Jensen.
  3. IMO Favours Limited Split in Methanol and Ethanol Bunker Safety Rules Despite Push for More
    Sep 29
    Draft safety guidelines would distinguish the two fuels for the first time, but keep them under one regime, with approval not due until June 2027.
  4. ANALYSIS: $14/mt Separates the Best and Worst Singapore Bunker Suppliers on the Cost of Doing Business, Fuelsure Data Shows
    Sep 28
    Fuelsure data shared with Ship & Bunker puts a number on what happens after the deal is fixed, port by port and supplier by supplier.
  5. Seafarer Welfare: Industry Can Back the IMO but Governments Need to Act, Says IBIA's Hughes
    Sep 25
    A five-year review finds welfare gains have not reached most crews, attacks at sea go on, and insurers are now being asked to check on both.
  6. VIEWPOINT: Should You Worry About Your Bunkering Agreements? Maybe You Should
    Sep 24
    Two maritime lawyers on the contract terms that bite when fuel prices double: uncapped late-payment interest and quality-claim deadlines shorter than the tests.
  7. Interview: Ofiniti is Growing Fast, and Expects a Fifth of the World's Bunker Fuel to Run Through Its Platform in 2027
    Sep 21
    Ship & Bunker talks growth, data, and why transparency pays with CEO Tue Raguse and chair Torben Carlsen.
  8. Interview: XFuel Says Waste-Derived MGO Can Reduce Emissions Without a Green Premium
    Sep 17
    The economics rest on buying MARPOL sludge at fuel oil value and selling the product as distillate.
  9. VIEWPOINT: Building Resilience Through Smarter Bunkering and Fuel Efficiency in an Increasingly Unpredictable World
    Sep 16
    Quadrise CEO Peter Borup makes the case for MSAR as a solution that can improve efficiency using existing vessels.
  10. VIEWPOINT: Is Hiring a Trader From a Failed Bunker Company a Smart Choice or a Liability?
    Sep 16
    Company failures put experienced traders on the market, but the hiring firm's diligence, culture, and onboarding decide whether the bargain becomes a burden.

Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More

  1. Malaysia to Develop First Commercial Electric Ferry Service
    Oct 05
    Yinson GreenTech and Langkawi Port have signed an MoU to develop Malaysia's first commercial fully electric passenger ferry service.
  2. Indian Port Holds Training Ahead of Methanol Bunkering Pilot
    Oct 05
    The training was part of a preparation for an upcoming methanol bunkering pilot.
  3. UK Port Says High Power Costs Threaten Shore Power Adoption
    Oct 05
    Portsmouth International Port has called for VAT to be removed from shore power services, citing high electricity costs for operators.
  4. Japanese Vessel Completes First Voyage Using Hydrogen-Fired Engine
    Oct 02
    The vessel sailed for around two hours in Osaka Bay using a hydrogen-powered engine.
  5. MOL Ocean Bulk Signs 25-Year Deal for Tri-Fuel Capable Ore Carriers
    Oct 02
    The two 210,000 mt vessels will be capable of running on conventional marine fuels, methanol and ethanol.

Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices

VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 809.00 10.00 1433.50 19.00 645.50 1.50
Global 20 Ports Average 875.50 2.50 1542.00 1.00 739.00 0.50
Global Average Bunker Price 926.00 0.50 1593.50 10.00 754.00 2.00
Singapore 867.50 9.00 1297.00 26.00 753.50 0.00
Rotterdam 686.00 14.00 1391.00 17.50 623.00 5.50
Fujairah 951.50 8.50 1663.50 30.50 667.50 1.00
Houston 730.00 9.00 1383.00 1.00 539.00 1.00
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Hong Kong 923.50 6.00 1323.00 25.00 881.00 13.50
Istanbul 855.50 5.50 1548.50 36.50 793.50 0.50
LA / LB 1067.50 25.00 1675.50 80.00 849.50 48.00
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