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Global Shipyards Form Alliance to Accelerate Maritime Sustainability
Global Shipyards Form Alliance to Accelerate Maritime Sustainability
Dubai-based Drydocks World has joined leading European and Asian shipyards to form the Global Green Shipyard Alliance.
20 May 2025
CMA CGM Adds Methanol-Fuelled Boxship to Its Fleet
CMA CGM Adds Methanol-Fuelled Boxship to Its Fleet
The 13,000 TEU capacity container ship was delivered by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.
19 May 2025
Cargill and Hafnia Joint Venture Seascale Energy Launches
Cargill and Hafnia Joint Venture Seascale Energy Launches
The new company is now 'officially open for business', co-CEO Peter Grünwaldt said.
19 May 2025
Hapag-Lloyd Takes Delivery of LNG-Fuelled Large Boxship
Hapag-Lloyd Takes Delivery of LNG-Fuelled Large Boxship
The 24,000 TEU capacity container vessel was the 11th LNG-fuelled vessel in the Hamburg Express fleet.
19 May 2025
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Declines for First Session in Nine
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Declines for First Session in Nine
Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index slipped by $1/mt to $539/mt on Friday, in its first fall since May 5.
19 May 2025
Another Week Of Oil Gains As Trump Claims Deal With Iran Is Within Reach
Another Week Of Oil Gains As Trump Claims Deal With Iran Is Within Reach
However, analysts warn again of a supply glut and potentially lower demand.
16 May 2025
ZeroNorth and Veracity Roll Out Emissions Reporting Service
ZeroNorth and Veracity Roll Out Emissions Reporting Service
ZeroNorth and Veracity by DNV team up to streamline maritime emissions compliance.
16 May 2025
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady as Crude Slips
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady as Crude Slips
Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index was little changed at $540/mt on Thursday, having reached its highest level since April 4 the previous day.
16 May 2025
Long Beach Hits Record April, But Tariffs Cast Shadow Over May Outlook
Long Beach Hits Record April, But Tariffs Cast Shadow Over May Outlook
Port of Long Beach logs record April, but officials expect over 10% import drop in May due to tariffs.
16 May 2025
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 19
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 19
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 9 – May 14, 2025.
15 May 2025
Mabanaft Rebrands as MB Energy
Mabanaft Rebrands as MB Energy
The firm is unifying all of its brands under the MB Energy logo.
15 May 2025
OCI Global Gets EU Nod for Methanol Unit Sale to Methanex
OCI Global Gets EU Nod for Methanol Unit Sale to Methanex
The European Commission has cleared Methanex's acquisition of OCI Global's methanol unit.
15 May 2025
Anemoi and Partners to Develop Rotor Sail Designs for Tankers
Anemoi and Partners to Develop Rotor Sail Designs for Tankers
Anemoi sees growing interest in wind-propulsion systems from the tanker segment.
15 May 2025
Smarter FuelEU Compliance Could Yield €250 Million for Shipping Sector
Smarter FuelEU Compliance Could Yield €250 Million for Shipping Sector
New analysis from OceanScore reveals that savvy compliance with FuelEU Maritime rules could create a surprising net financial benefit for shipowners, charterers, and managers.
15 May 2025
Bureau Veritas Urges Global Safety Standards for Electrification
Bureau Veritas Urges Global Safety Standards for Electrification
A report states that fragmented safety regulations are holding back the widespread adoption of battery and shore power systems.
15 May 2025
Woodside and Aramco to Collaborate on Ammonia Production
Woodside and Aramco to Collaborate on Ammonia Production
Both firms seek to explore opportunities in low-carbon ammonia production.
15 May 2025
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances to Six-Week High
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances to Six-Week High
Global VLSFO prices have been climbing since the start of last week.
15 May 2025
Oil's Winning Streak Ends As Rising Stockpiles Steal Trump's Thunder
Oil's Winning Streak Ends As Rising Stockpiles Steal Trump's Thunder
Meanwhile, OPEC pumps less than promised.
14 May 2025
LNG Offers Up to 5-Year ROI Under IMO 2028 Framework: Sea-LNG
LNG Offers Up to 5-Year ROI Under IMO 2028 Framework: Sea-LNG
Sea-LNG sees LNG as delivering the strongest investment case for shipowners navigating new decarbonisation rules.
14 May 2025
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rises for Sixth Day
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rises for Sixth Day
Global VLSFO prices have consistently been rising since the start of last week.
14 May 2025