Latest News Read All News
INTERVIEW: Methanol Start-Up PuriFire Sees New Demand Emerging Despite IMO Delay
Neel Shah, co-founder of UK methanol start-up PuriFire Energy, discusses how the IMO's delay is affecting business plans for green fuel producers.
-
19FebHave you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 12 – February 18, 2026. Read in Full
-
19FebVPS says effective onboard lube oil purification is becoming increasingly critical as engines push for higher efficiency. Read in Full
-
19FebThe company is a prominent player in the Turkish bunker market. Read in Full
-
19FebFujairah's HSFO sales were up by 23.4% on the year in January. Read in Full
-
19FebThe propulsion system will allow the vessel to operate on electric power, diesel power or a combination of both. Read in Full
-
19FebUCL analysis says only the current agreed Net-Zero Framework structure provides a credible investment signal for scalable alternative marine fuels. Read in Full
-
19FebThe company is looking for candidates with a minimum of two years of hands-on experience in bunker operations. Read in Full
-
19FebCrew from three tugboats are accused of misappropriating MGO worth about SGD 13,670 for an unauthorised sale. Read in Full
-
19FebAbout 1,000 gallons of residual fuel and oily water have been extracted from the barge that ran aground on February 9. Read in Full
-
19FebWartsila sees LNG as an interim marine fuel bridging conventional and future low-carbon options. Read in Full
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. -
Jan 27The IMO Secretary General has briefed the press on the organisation's current thinking around the prospects for its Net Zero Framework.
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.
-
Jan 28Even well-intentioned professionals can fall foul of the rules if they do not fully understand them.
Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More
-
Feb 19The propulsion system will allow the vessel to operate on electric power, diesel power or a combination of both. -
Feb 19UCL analysis says only the current agreed Net-Zero Framework structure provides a credible investment signal for scalable alternative marine fuels. -
Feb 19Wartsila sees LNG as an interim marine fuel bridging conventional and future low-carbon options. -
Feb 19The deal formalises last year's letter of intent for six LNG-fuelled container vessels at Cochin Shipyard. -
Feb 19Bureau Veritas and Hudong-Zhonghua are working together on the design review of a new LNG bunkering vessel.
Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices
| VLSFO | MGO | IFO380 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 473.00 | 2.50 | 688.50 | 2.00 | 411.00 | 2.00 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 516.00 | 3.50 | 766.00 | 0.50 | 451.50 | 3.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 556.00 | 1.50 | 806.50 | 3.00 | 456.00 | 2.00 |
| Singapore | 490.00 | 0.50 | 671.00 | 5.50 | 446.00 | 3.00 |
| Rotterdam | 457.50 | 1.00 | 679.50 | 2.50 | 408.50 | 4.00 |
| Fujairah | 476.50 | 1.50 | 743.50 | 2.00 | 420.50 | 1.00 |
| Houston | 468.50 | 11.00 | 660.00 | 2.50 | 370.00 | 9.00 |
| 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 | 492.50 | 8.00 | - | 443.50 | 2.50 | |
| Hong Kong | 498.00 | 0.00 | 690.50 | 0.00 | 482.00 | 0.00 |
| Istanbul | 641.50 | 5.50 | 777.50 | 2.50 | 485.00 | 4.50 |
| LA / LB | 573.00 | 41.50 | 795.00 | 42.50 | 496.00 | 34.50 |
| Las Palmas |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Mumbai |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| New York | 518.00 | 9.00 | 778.00 | 6.00 | 401.00 | 8.50 |
| Cristobal, Panama |
- login to view prices or subscribe from just $59 - |
|||||
| Piraeus | 556.00 | 3.00 | 761.00 | 0.50 | 432.50 | 11.00 |
| Santos | 484.00 | 0.00 | 836.00 | 0.00 | - | |
| 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 | 516.00 | 3.50 | 766.00 | 0.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 473.00 | 2.50 | 688.50 | 2.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 556.00 | 1.50 | 806.50 | 3.00 |
| Singapore | 490.00 | 0.50 | 671.00 | 5.50 |
| Fujairah | 476.50 | 1.50 | 743.50 | 2.00 |
| Rotterdam | 457.50 | 1.00 | 679.50 | 2.50 |
| Houston | 468.50 | 11.00 | 660.00 | 2.50 |
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 19Crew from three tugboats are accused of misappropriating MGO worth about SGD 13,670 for an unauthorised sale. -
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 18Laura Ong has worked with the company since December 2019. -
Feb 18The Cargill-Hafnia marine fuels joint venture says it has onboarded 53 customers since its launch in May 2025. -
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 seeking $109,885, as well as at least $200,000 in costs, from Norvic in a dispute over a hedging agreement.