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BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Resumes Downward Slide

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index fell by $1.50/mt to $551.50/mt on Friday, having reached its highest level since March 6 the previous day.

17 Mar 2025

Bunker Tanks and Most of Jet Fuel Cargo Secure on Stricken North Sea Tanker

The manager of the Stena Immaculate, Crowley, provided an update on the status of the oil left on board the tanker late on Sunday.

17 Mar 2025

Renewed Hopes For Russia/Ukraine Peace Boost Oil; Iran Tensions Could Prolong Rally

Meanwhile, Washington sanctions cause China refiners to suspend Russian oil purchases.

14 Mar 2025

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

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index rose by $1/mt to $553/mt on Thursday, reaching its highest level since March 6.

14 Mar 2025

Shell LNG Bunker Sales Doubled in 2024

Shell sold about 1.1 million mt of LNG bunkers in 2024, doubling from 2023.

14 Mar 2025

Seafarers Caught in the Middle of Shipping's Fuel Transition

As shipping moves toward alternative fuels like ammonia and hydrogen, seafarers are facing a critical training gap

14 Mar 2025

Oil Retreats On Trump EU Tariff Threat As EIA Warns Of Resulting Demand Erosion

Meanwhile, pundits offer conflicting views on market strength.

13 Mar 2025

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 10

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 6 – March 12, 2025.

13 Mar 2025

WinGD's Dual-Fuel Ammonia Engine Orderbook Nears 30

The company plans to begin delivering the first engines by mid-2025.

13 Mar 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances for First in Nine Sessions

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index rose by $1.50/mt to $552/mt on Wednesday, having reached its lowest level since September 2021 the previous day.

13 Mar 2025

Oil Jump As US Stock Build Diverts Trader Attention Away From Trump

But everything from tariffs to ramped up production keep sentiment bearish.

13 Mar 2025

New Survey Tests Attitudes to Wind-Assisted Propulsion

The results of the survey will be announced at the organisation's summit in Singapore on March 25-26.

12 Mar 2025

Houthis Renew Threats on Israeli Ships Amid Gaza Aid Crisis

Houthis vow to resume attacks on Israeli ships in the Red Sea as Gaza aid deadline expires.

12 Mar 2025

FuelEU Maritime Pooling Market Gradually Emerges

Independent carbon reduction firm CarbonLeap has reported its first deals brokered to trade excess compliance.

12 Mar 2025

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

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index declined by $1.50/mt to $550.50/mt on Monday, reaching its lowest level since September 2021.

12 Mar 2025

One-Third of New Boxships Ordered Won't Sail Before 2028

With limited shipyard capacity, new container ships will take longer to enter service.

12 Mar 2025

Ofiniti Acquires Digital Solutions Firm Angsana Technology

Ofiniti has acquired 100% of Angsana as well as taking on its entire team, seeking to enhance its capabilities in automation and real-time fuel delivery insights.

11 Mar 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Steady as Crude Drops

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index was little changed at $552/mt on Monday, having reached its lowest level since September 2021 in the previous session.

11 Mar 2025

UK Sees First Ammonia Bunkering at Southampton

The Fortescue Green Pioneer took on about 1 mt of ammonia at Southampton last week, a company representative tells Ship & Bunker.

10 Mar 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops for Fifth Session

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index of prices across 20 leading bunkering ports lost $3.50/mt to its lowest level since September 2021 on Friday.

10 Mar 2025