January, 2026
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Wed07Jan
The G20-VLSFO Index hit its lowest level since 2020, but for ships in Europe this price drop was outweighed by the increase in EU-ETS compliance costs.
ANALYSIS: Average VLSFO Bunker Prices at Key Ports Fall 20% in 2025
Thu01Jan
While bunker prices are set to fall this year, higher EU-ETS costs will offset most of the benefit for European shipping.
ANALYSIS: Shipping's Jump in EU-ETS Costs Will Offset Bunker-Price Decline in 2026
December, 2025
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Wed24Dec
Pacific Basin has cited the IMO delay as a key reason for it continuing to add conventionally-fuelled tonnage to its fleet.
Pacific Basin Cites IMO NZF Delay as Reason for Purchase of New Conventionally-Fuelled Ships
Tue23Dec
In a year of turmoil for the shipping and bunker industries, a steady increase in regulatory complexity has been the one reliable constant.
FEATURE: 2025 Was Year of Rapidly Escalating Regulation for Shipping and Bunker Industries
Mon22Dec
This industry is about relationships. Will AI strengthen or replace them?
FEATURE: AI Will Not Replace Bunker Traders. Will it?
Fri19Dec
Global bunker demand at key hubs gained 4.3% on the year in Q3, with 2025 as a whole heading for the highest total since 2019, but markets in the Americas are still underperforming.
MARKET SURVEY: Major Hubs Saw Average 4.3% Yearly Gain in Q3 Volumes
Tue16Dec
Ossi Mettälä of NAPA Shipping Solutions discusses how EU and other GHG regulations are driving shipping companies to find new ways of cutting their emissions.
INTERVIEW: NAPA Sees Growing Demand for GHG Management Services
Tue16Dec
The company has also added a new bunker barge, the MT Maximus, to its delivery infrastructure in order to accommodate varying operational needs.
Red Sea Bunkering Reactivates VLSFO Supply on Improved Conditions in Region
Fri12Dec
The project has launched as of the start of this month, covering 20% of ARA volumes, with the first barges already loaded and making deliveries.
FEATURE: Bunkering Services Initiative Seeks to Bring New Delivery Standards to ARA
Thu11Dec
Measures in response to market tightness have included releasing long-term tug and barge charters.
Bunker One USA Sets Out Cost-Cutting Measures Amid Tight Margins