Insights & Analysis

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

Panama Bunker Sales Fall for Third Consecutive Month in June

About 431,147 mt of bunker fuels were supplied in Panama in June, down by 4.9% from the previous month.

14 Jul 2025

VIEWPOINT: Long Non-Compete Clauses Unfairly Victimise Older Employees

Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses the use of non-compete clauses in the bunker trader job market.

9 Jul 2025

VPS: A Stack of Reasons for Continuous Emissions Monitors in Shipping

Chris Briggs of VPS Emsys discusses the growing need for continuous emissions monitoring systems in the shipping industry.

8 Jul 2025 · Chris Briggs – VP Commercial, VPS Emsys

INTERVIEW: Bunker Holding Makes Progress in Acquisition Plans

The firm made an offer on a rival bunker company earlier this year, has been presented with a counter-offer and is now considering it, CEO Keld Demant tells Ship & Bunker.

1 Jul 2025

Bunker Holding Reports Lowest Pre-Tax Earnings Since 2017/18

The firm's pre-tax profit from continuing operations was down by 63.8% from 2023/24 in what it characterises as 'a very demanding year'.

24 Jun 2025

Real Power Versus Corporate Titles: A Dichotomy?

Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses where power really lies in a bunker organisation.

24 Jun 2025

VPS: The Effect of FAME Contamination on Engine Oil

Stanley George of VPS discusses how the use of biofuels can affect engine lubrication.

23 Jun 2025 · Stanley George – Group Science & Technical Manager, VPS

Gibraltar Sees 7% YoY Growth in May Bunker Calls

Bunker calls at Gibraltar rose sharply in May to 573, up from 535 a year ago.

20 Jun 2025

ANALYSIS: Understanding the Global Orderbook in Terms of Conventional & Alternative Bunker Fuel Demand - 2025 Update

If nothing else, the current Orderbook indicates the industry does not expect widespread availability of alternative fuels in the foreseeable future.

18 Jun 2025

ANALYSIS: Singapore May Bunker Sales Rose to 16-Month High

Singapore recorded its highest monthly bunker sales since January 2024 in May, with about 4.83 million mt of bunker fuels sold during the month.

16 Jun 2025

Most Major Hubs Saw Bunker Volumes Decline in Q1

Q1's bunker volumes figures confirm the start of what looks to be a difficult year for shipping, with the rare development of demand being down at almost all major hubs.

13 Jun 2025

INSIGHT: Not All Biofuel Bunkers Are Equal - Navigating Carbon Intensity, Compliance, and Cost

Marex's Bastien Declercq discusses how biofuel markets are likely to react to the IMO's new GHG regulation.

5 Jun 2025 · Bastien Declercq, CEO of CSC, a division of Marex and Head of Environmental, Marex

INSIGHT: A Deep Dive Into Well-to-Wake Bunker Management

Glander International Bunkering discusses the need for a comprehensive approach to bunker procurement.

30 May 2025 · Glander International Bunkering

VPS on Distillates: The Trouble-Free Fuel?

Steve Bee of VPS discusses fuel quality considerations as distillates become more widely used because of the Mediterranean ECA.

29 May 2025

ANALYSIS: Singapore April Bunker Sales Gain 3.9% Y-o-Y Despite Tariffs

If the year-to-date total were replicated over the rest of 2025, this year's total for Singapore would reach 52.1 million mt, down by 4.4% from 2024's record high.

16 May 2025

INTERVIEW: How to Navigate the Bunker Job Market in a Downturn

Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses how bunker employees and employers can deal with the job market during a slump in oil prices.

6 May 2025

VPS: Cashew Nut Shell Liquid – Biofuel Saviour or Concerning Contaminant?

Steve Bee of VPS discusses the potential for cashew nut shell liquid to be used as a biofuel component in bunker blends.

24 Apr 2025

IMO 2028: How Much Biofuel Will Be Needed to Avoid Penalties?

Initial Ship & Bunker analysis shows ships would need to use between 17.6% and 23.3% biofuel in B100 terms to avoid penalty charges in 2028.

23 Apr 2025

IMO 2028: How Much Will 'Surplus Units' Cost?

Initial Ship & Bunker estimates show surplus units generated by the use of FAME B100 may be available for as little as $312/mtCO2e in 2028.

18 Apr 2025