April, 2026
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Wed01Apr
CEO Jotaro Tamura says crew safety remains the top priority amid ongoing Hormuz disruption.
Hormuz Disruption an 'Urgent Issue' for Operations, Says MOL CEO
Wed01Apr
CEO Rolf Habben Jansen says higher bunker costs have primarily driven the increase.
Hapag-Lloyd Sees $40-50 Million Weekly Cost Surge Amid Iran Conflict
March, 2026
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Tue31Mar
Two container ships of Cosco have reportedly safely exited the Strait of Hormuz.
China Confirms Three Ships Transited Strait of Hormuz
Tue31Mar
ICS and ITF held talks with Gulf representatives on seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping and Workers Groups Urge Gulf States to Protect Seafarers
Tue31Mar
The firm says the surcharge will remain in place until Brent crude averages below $70/bbl.
Finnlines Adds Temporary Bunker Surcharge Amid Fuel Price Hike
Tue31Mar
The Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi was struck in an Iranian attack at Dubai Port's anchorage late on Monday.
Oil Spill Warning as Laden VLCC Attacked Near Dubai: Report
Mon30Mar
Clarksons Research says only 13 tankers transited the Hormuz Strait last week, up from 10 a week before but down from usual level of 250.
Yanbu Crude Exports Surge as Just 13 Tankers Transited Hormuz Last Week
Mon30Mar
Salalah terminal operations have been paused for 48 hours following the drone attack.
Maersk Temporarily Suspends Salalah Operations After Drone Attack
Fri27Mar
T&E says electrification, slow steaming and use of wind propulsion could reduce exposure to bunker price shocks to some extent.
Iran War Adds €340 Million/Day to Shipping's Bunker Bill, Says T&E
Fri27Mar
Sources tell Ship & Bunker that prompt availability remains tight in Singapore, and fuel oil imports from Russia and Brazil have offset the Middle East loss.
Asia Bunkering Update