EMEA News

Fuel Oil Sales Slide as Malta's Bunker Market Turns to Distillates: Alkagesta

Alkagesta says reduced terminal capacity and stricter sulfur emission rules are reshaping Malta's bunker fuel mix.

21 Jul 2026

Houthis Declare Maritime Blockade Against Saudi Arabia

The Houthi threat adds to maritime security concerns in the Middle East.

21 Jul 2026

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Cargo Volumes Fall 2.4% in First Half 2026

Middle East tensions weighed on cargo throughput at the port.

20 Jul 2026

ECSA Says Proposed EU ETS Revision Falls Short on Clean Technology Support

The association says the proposal largely limits clean technology support to wind propulsion and electrification.

20 Jul 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Uni-Fuels Seeks General Manager in Copenhagen

The company is looking for candidates with a proven track record in a management or senior commercial role.

20 Jul 2026

Shipping Groups Back Proposed EU ETS Revisions Supporting Alternative Marine Fuels

The EC proposed changes will now be negotiated by EU lawmakers, with implementation expected from 2028 if approved

20 Jul 2026

UKMTO Reports Vessel Fire Incident Off Oman

The maritime monitoring agency says the cause of the fire is unclear at the moment.

20 Jul 2026

Western Baltic Engineering Reveals Green Methanol Bunkering Vessel Design

The concept vessel is designed for methanol bunker operations at the Port of Klaipeda.

17 Jul 2026

Repsol Announces First Bioethanol Supply to Maersk in Barcelona

The dual-fuel ship was bunkered with 2,800 mt of bioethanol in a STS operation.

17 Jul 2026

BUNKER JOBS: OLYX Seeks Broker to Set Up Renewable Marine Fuel Desk

The company is looking for candidates with two to six years of experience in similar roles and fluent English.

17 Jul 2026

FuelEU Pooling Sees Widespread Adoption in First Compliance Cycle: Kickster

The company says 90% of vessels reportedly used pooling mechanism for FuelEU compliance.

16 Jul 2026

Oilmar Hires Junior Marine Fuels Trader in Dubai

Rasul Shirin has joined the firm's trading desk in Dubai as junior marine fuels trader this month.

16 Jul 2026

Genevos and Koedood Explore Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Ships

The companies have signed an LOI to explore hydrogen fuel cell systems for inland and coastal vessels.

16 Jul 2026

US Hits Tanker Bound for Iran as Naval Blockade Resumes

The tanker was struck just a day after US reimposed a naval blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports.

16 Jul 2026

Fujairah June Bunker Sales Extend Five-Month Slump Amid Iran War

Iran war-driven shipping disruptions has pushed Fujairah's bunker sales to another record low in June.

16 Jul 2026

Antwerp Shipping Disrupted After Acid Leak Incident

A damaged container carrying hydrofluoric acid has forced authorities to suspend shipping in part of the port.

15 Jul 2026

Balearia Takes on First LNG Stem at Regular Berth in Las Palmas

The new bunkering arrangement eliminates the need to move the ferry for weekly LNG refuelling.

15 Jul 2026

Maersk Expands Ethanol Bunker Use to Larger Dual-Fuel Boxship

Maersk sees ethanol as one of the several marine fuel options to cut emissions.

15 Jul 2026

ECSA Seeks Permanent ETS Exemptions for Islands and Ice-Classed Ships

ECSA says long-term exemptions are needed to protect regional connectivity and keep European shipping competitive.

15 Jul 2026

US Flip Flops on Hormuz Tariff Plans as Criticism Rolls In

Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen was among shipping executives to criticise the proposed US Hormuz cargo fee.

15 Jul 2026