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October, 2025
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Mon13Oct	BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to Lowest Level Since May 2021 Global VLSFO prices dropped sharply with crude on Friday.
Mon13Oct	TransMontaigne Leases Back Miami Bunker Storage Facility After $180 Million Sale The company will continue to operate the Fisher Island site under a sale-leaseback agreement.
Sat11Oct	US Warns of Visa Restrictions and Sanctions for Countries Backing IMO 2028 Deal The US has been a longstanding opponent of the IMO 2028 deal, and has repeatedly threatened reprisals against countries supporting it.
Fri10Oct	Maersk Trials Ethanol-Methanol Blend on Dual-Fuel Boxship Maersk is testing an E10 ethanol-methanol blend over a month-long trial to assess fuel performance.
Fri10Oct	Eni Advances Plan for New Biofuel Refinery with Marine Supply Potential The new facility will boost Eni's biofuels output, with potential supply for shipping.
Fri10Oct	Mitsubishi Launches Fuel-Efficient Ferry in Japan The vessel is designed to cut bunker use by 5% by using advanced hull and stabilisation technology.
Fri10Oct	China Announces New Fees on Port Calls by US Ships The fees will start to be imposed on vessels owned, operated, flagged or built in the US from October 14, and be ramped up in the coming years.
Fri10Oct	Uniper Taps Spanish Biomethane for Shipping Use Uniper has signed an agreement with Five Bioenergy to source biomethane from three Spanish plants from 2027.
Fri10Oct	BIMCO Adds Methanol Annex to Standard Bunker Contract BIMCO says work on the biofuels clause for charterers is also under way and is expected to come out later this year.
Fri10Oct	Corvus Energy Secures $60 Million Investor Funding The investment will help the firm expand the production capacity of its energy storage systems.

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14Oct

1Maritime Traffic Suspended in Antwerp Amid Strike Action

Maritime traffic to and from Antwerp will remain suspended until 07.30 local time on Wednesday.
13Oct

2EU to Review ETS and FuelEU Rules After IMO's Net-Zero Framework Adoption

Industry groups have warned that overlapping EU and IMO rules could lead to double payments for emissions.
11Oct

3US Warns of Visa Restrictions and Sanctions for Countries Backing IMO 2028 Deal

The US has been a longstanding opponent of the IMO 2028 deal, and has repeatedly threatened reprisals against countries supporting it.
14Oct

4'Major Setback' Looms if IMO's Net Zero Framework Fails Adoption: ING

ING economist Rico Luman says any attempt to water down the IMO's Net Zero Framework is unlikely to win US support.
10Oct

5ExxonMobil Enters LNG Bunkering Market with Two Charter Vessels

The firm's entry comes at a time when some conventional bunker firms are holding back on LNG bunkering plans.
13Oct

6Bunker Holding Appoints Former Dan-Bunkering Executive as Global Finance Director

Ulrik Silversparre Bodholdt has been appointed global finance director and leader of Bunker Holding's global business services organisation.
14Oct

7Panama Reopens Licensing for Barge Supply Operations

The move aims to boost transparency and competition in Panama's bunkering market.
13Oct

8Crew Members Charged Over Illegal Bunker Deal Off Singapore

Investigations found the crew of a tugboat allegedly sold about SGD 6,900 worth of misappropriated MGO to a foreign vessel.
13Oct

9Fratelli Launches World's First Methanol-Fuelled Bunker Tanker

The vessel will arrive in Singapore later this year under charter with TFG Marine.
10Oct

10China Announces New Fees on Port Calls by US Ships

The fees will start to be imposed on vessels owned, operated, flagged or built in the US from October 14, and be ramped up in the coming years.

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