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BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rises to Three-Week High

Global VLSFO prices have risen to their highest level since mid-May.

12 Jun 2025

Oil Surges As Trump Doubts Success In Iran Talks, Non-Essentials Evacuated From Baghdad

Oil also gained with news of a U.S./China pact.

11 Jun 2025

We Need Alternative Fuels, Regulations Alone Won't Work: IMO Chief

Arsenio Dominguez urges urgent investment in clean marine fuels, warning that regulation alone won't deliver net-zero shipping.

11 Jun 2025

Hapag-Lloyd Takes Delivery of Another Large LNG-Fuelled Boxship

The vessel is the 12th and final ship in the firm's Hamburg Express Class series.

11 Jun 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Jumps to Two-Week High

Global VLSFO prices are on the rise again.

11 Jun 2025

Decarbonisation a Growing Priority for Shipowners: GCMD-BCG Survey

Shipowners are stepping up net-zero commitments and biofuel adoption, but a new survey highlights the need for stronger policy support.

11 Jun 2025

Oil Maintains Multi-Week High As Prospect Of China/U.S. Deal Looms

Meanwhile, conflicting views of the state of the oil market abound.

10 Jun 2025

Emulsion Fuels Firm Quadrise Expects Commercial-Scale Marine Trials in Q3

The firm is in the final stages of arranging bilateral agreements with MSC and Cargill to set up the trials.

10 Jun 2025

BetterSea Hires Former Maersk CCO as Strategic Advisor

Stephen Schueler has joined BetterSea as strategic advisor and minority shareholder as of this month.

10 Jun 2025

New Ship Orders Slump Amid US-China Tensions and IMO Vote: Drewry

Shipowners delay newbuilding plans as trade and climate policy uncertainties weigh on investment decisions.

10 Jun 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances With Crude

Global VLSFO prices rose at the start of the week.

10 Jun 2025

EU-Specific Biofuel Regs Could Boost Bunker, Emissions Savings for Some Products

Klean Industries' Mark VandeVoorde believes Tyre Pyrolysis Oil is one such product thanks to the way it is classified under the EU's RED III rules.

10 Jun 2025

Langh Tech Launches Marine Battery System

The system will help ships comply with upcoming EU port rules, which prohibit the use of auxiliary engines while at berth.

9 Jun 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Declines for First in Three Days

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index fell by $2/mt to $532/mt on Friday, having reached its highest level since May 22 the previous day.

9 Jun 2025

Oil Rises On "Goldilocks" Jobs Report And China Optimism

Trump declares relations with China to be "in very good shape."

6 Jun 2025

RINA Approves Dual-Fuel Bulker Design Developed by SDARI and Almi

The vessel design features a hydrogen reformer for onboard hydrogen production.

6 Jun 2025

42% Spike in Maritime Incidents Linked to Ageing Fleet: DNV

Higher freight rates due to vessel rerouting linked to the Red Sea crisis have delayed the scrapping of older vessels.

6 Jun 2025

BIMCO to Develop New Clause Addressing Biofuel Use in Charter Agreements

With the new clause, the shipping body aims to address legal and operational challenges around biofuels.

6 Jun 2025

BUNKER JOBS: Multiple Trader Roles Open in Dubai, Europe and Singapore

Synthesis Recruitment is seeking candidates for bunker trading roles in Dubai, London, Athens, Singapore and Spain.

6 Jun 2025 · Sam Forrest, Synthesis Recruitment Ltd

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rises for Second Session

Global VLSFO prices jumped with crude on Thursday, remaining at the highest level in two weeks.

6 Jun 2025