APAC News

Bureau Veritas to Class Itochu's Ammonia Bunkering Vessel

The vessel is slated for delivery in September 2027, with the first operation planned in Singapore.

17 Jul 2025

Shanghai Electric Green Methanol Plant in China Starts Production

The green methanol from the plant could power CMA CGM dual-fuel methanol ships.

16 Jul 2025

Australia's Viva Energy Co-Process Tyre Pyrolysis Oil at Geelong Refinery

Viva Energy co-processed 10 mt of tyre pyrolysis oil at its refinery this week.

16 Jul 2025

Japan's Keys Bunkering Delivers LNG to Cruise Ship for the First Time

The cruise ship was bunkered with LNG via ship-to-ship bunkering at Hakata port.

16 Jul 2025

China's Dalian Kicks Off Methanol Bunkering with First Supply for COSCO

About 500 mt of green methanol was supplied to the COSCO's dual-fuel methanol boxship.

15 Jul 2025

Singapore Plans to Issue Methanol Bunker Licenses by Year-End

The port authority targets to issue the methanol bunker licenses in Q4 2025.

15 Jul 2025

ANALYSIS: Singapore Bunker Sales Drop in 1H 2025 on Lower VLSFO Demand

About 26.73 million mt of bunker fuel was sold in the first half of 2025, down by 0.9% from last year.

15 Jul 2025

BUNKER JOBS: TotalEnergies Seeks Bunker Operator in Singapore

The company is looking for candidates with one to three years of experience in bunkering, trading or shipping operations.

15 Jul 2025

Itochu Orders Ammonia Bunkering Vessel for 2027 Singapore Debut

An ammonia bunkering demonstration using the vessel is planned for October 2027 in Singapore.

14 Jul 2025

Harbour Craft in Singapore to Run for 1,000 Hours on 100% Biofuel

The 1,000-hour research trial of President 100 is being conducted in collaboration with the China Classification Society (CCS), Weichai Singapore, and other partners.

14 Jul 2025

Swire Shipping Launches Biofuel-Powered Carbon Insetting Programme

The firm's new book-and-claim system was launched aboard the MV Apia Chief in Suva.

14 Jul 2025

Hong Kong Sees First B30-MGO Biofuel Blend Delivery by Chimbusco Pan Nation

A container ship operated by OOCL bunkered the B30-MGO biofuel blend.

14 Jul 2025

Hyundai Glovis Lifts First LNG Bunkers from Shell at Singapore

Hyundai Glovis plans to operate 32 LNG dual-fuel car carriers by 2028.

11 Jul 2025

China's Xiamen Port Bunker Volumes Rose by 16% on the Year in H1 2025

A total of 274,500 mt of bonded bunker fuel was sold in the first six months of this year in the port.

11 Jul 2025

IHI and Vopak Sign Joint Development Agreement for Ammonia Terminal in Japan

The ammonia terminal is expected to be operational in 2030.

11 Jul 2025

Chemical Tanker Arrested in Singapore

The ship was built in 2008 and came to Singapore earlier this month after previously visiting Taiwan and China.

11 Jul 2025

India Issues Draft Biofuel Bunkering Guidelines, Seeks Industry Comments

Entities involved in biofuel supply, shipowners, port authorities and other stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft and submit suggestions to DGS by July 18.

10 Jul 2025

Anemoi Opens Rotor Sails Factory in China

Anemoi has launched a new rotor sail production site in China with a 250-unit annual capacity.

9 Jul 2025

Indian State Sues MSC for $1.1 Billion Over Bunker Spill Caused by Sunken Ship

The Kerala state government has secured a court-ordered arrest of another MSC vessel, MSC Akiteta II, currently held at Vizhinjam Port.

9 Jul 2025

KMG Launches Singapore's First Electric Tugboat Ahead of 2030 Deadline

The battery-powered tug will begin operations in Q1 2026, supporting Singapore's push for a net-zero harbour craft mandate.

8 Jul 2025