February, 2026
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Tue17Feb
Proposed US Port Fees on Foreign-Built Ships Could Reshape Shipping Costs
The International Chamber of Shipping warns US maritime action plan's proposed port fees on foreign-built ships could raise costs and disrupt global trade.
 Proposed US Port Fees on Foreign-Built Ships Could Reshape Shipping Costs
Mon16Feb
Panama Bunker Sales Rose to 10-Month High in January
Bunker sales increased by 2.3% year-on-year in January due to higher bunker calls and VLSFO sales.
 Panama Bunker Sales Rose to 10-Month High in January
Mon16Feb
US Intercepts Another Sanctioned Tanker in the Indian Ocean
This is the ninth vessel seized by US forces for a sanctions violation.
 US Intercepts Another Sanctioned Tanker in the Indian Ocean
Fri13Feb
BUNKER JOBS: Trafigura Seeks Bunker Operator in Montevideo
The company is looking for candidates with a sound understanding of bunkering operations and experience in vessel operations.
 BUNKER JOBS: Trafigura Seeks Bunker Operator in Montevideo
Fri13Feb
Petrobras Says Bunker Prices to Be Higher During Brazil Carnival Holiday
Customers are being advised to bring forward or delay bunker purchases to avoid higher Carnival-period prices.
 Petrobras Says Bunker Prices to Be Higher During Brazil Carnival Holiday
Tue10Feb
Caribbean Pushes for Coordinated Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy
Participants at the IMO event explored fuel pathways, infrastructure needs and key barriers to adopting low-carbon shipping solutions across the Caribbean.
 Caribbean Pushes for Coordinated Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy
Tue10Feb
US Seizes Venezuela-Linked Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuit from Caribbean
This is the eighth vessel seized by the US for alleged links to the transportation of unauthorised Venezuelan oil.
 US Seizes Venezuela-Linked Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuit from Caribbean
Tue10Feb
IE WEEK: IBIA Convention to Return to Americas in 2026
The IBIA Annual Convention 2026 will be hosted somewhere in the Americas in November 2026, with the exact location and date yet to be decided.
 IE WEEK: IBIA Convention to Return to Americas in 2026
Mon09Feb
Nuclear Shipping Moves Toward Reality but Needs Industry Alignment: Core Power Summit
Core Power's US summit highlighted that the success of nuclear propulsion for merchant ships will hinge on industry alignment across design, regulation and commercial frameworks.
 Nuclear Shipping Moves Toward Reality but Needs Industry Alignment: Core Power Summit
Wed04Feb
Jamaica Explores Alternative Marine Fuel Options at IMO-Backed Workshop
A national workshop in Jamaica brought together stakeholders to discuss how alternative marine fuels could fit into the country's ports and bunkering sector.
 Jamaica Explores Alternative Marine Fuel Options at IMO-Backed Workshop