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Quality Testing Essential in Shift to Biofuel Bunkers: CMT

Improper oversight of the quality of biofuels used can lead to can lead to fuel instability, corrosion, and mechanical wear.

20 Mar 2025

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 11

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 13 – March 19, 2025.

20 Mar 2025

HD KSOE and DNV Explore Carbon Capture with Fuel Cells

The firms are seeking to integrate carbon capture technology with fuel cell systems onboard ships.

20 Mar 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to Lowest Since September 2021

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index lost $4/mt to its lowest level since September 2021 on Wednesday.

20 Mar 2025

Gasoline Draw Buoys Oil, But Russia/Ukraine Peace May Extend Demand Fears

Meanwhile, Canada considers energy emergency in a bid for energy independence.

20 Mar 2025

BUNKER JOBS: Open Bunker Trader Roles in UAE, Singapore, US, Greece and UK

Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd is seeking candidates for a range of bunker trader roles worldwide, Vernon Jayanathan tells Ship & Bunker.

19 Mar 2025

Baseblue to Host Bunker Conference in Cyprus Next Month

The firm's event, with the theme 'Innovating Bunkering for a Sustainable Future', will be held at the GrandResort Limassol hotel in Cyprus on April 24.

19 Mar 2025

UK to Investigate HVO Imports from US Amid Fair Trade Concerns

Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) has been used for marine biofuel blending in certain parts of Europe.

19 Mar 2025

Svitzer's New Tug Achieves 15% Fuel Savings with Smarter Design

The tug developed in a new series was able to achieve 15% bunker fuel savings in the first 200 jobs.

19 Mar 2025

Red Sea Tensions Keep Container Idle Fleet Near Historic Lows

With Red Sea tensions escalating again following US strikes, vessel diversions are expected to keep the container market tight.

19 Mar 2025

Cockett Saw Profits Decline in 2024 While Revenues Jumped

Revenues climbed by 25.3% on the year while profits slipped by 31.5% with lower oil prices, according to co-owner Grindrod.

19 Mar 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances to Three-Day High

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $1.50/mt to its highest level since March 13 on Tuesday.

19 Mar 2025

Maersk Sees LNG as Cheapest Fuel Option Under Proposed Standards at IMO

Maersk argues that the proposed GHG fuel standard gives LNG a financial edge over other alternative fuels.

19 Mar 2025

Multiple Geopolitical Risks - And Trump - Drive Volatile Oil Trading

Meanwhile, U.S. Fed may change rates after all, says analyst.

18 Mar 2025

Shipping Groups Warn US Fees on Chinese Ships May Backfire

BIMCO and WSC warned that the US proposed fees on Chinese-origin vessels will ultimately harm the US economy.

18 Mar 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Little Changed as Crude Advances

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index was little changed at $551.50/mt on Monday, having fallen by $1.50/mt in the previous session.

18 Mar 2025

New Partnerships Needed to Develop Zero-Carbon Fuels Market: Accelleron

Accelleron CEO Daniel Bischofberger discusses the partnerships needed to develop a market for zero-carbon fuels.

18 Mar 2025 · Daniel Bischofberger, CEO, Accelleron

IBIA to Host IBIA Americas Drinks Reception at CMA

Event will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Stamford, Connecticut.

18 Mar 2025

PROMOTED: Xmar Introduces 90-Day Credit Terms to Support SMEs in the Bunker Industry

This move is designed to provide much-needed financial flexibility to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the maritime sector, addressing the liquidity challenges that often hinder their operations.

17 Mar 2025

Titan Signs LNG and Bio-LNG Term Contract With MOL

The firm completed the first delivery under the contract on March 16.

17 Mar 2025