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INTERVIEW: Baseblue Sees 'Mixed Level of Readiness' for FuelEU Maritime

Baseblue CCO Gregoris Gregoriou discusses readiness for FuelEU Maritime and how the firm's Fuelink platform can help in an interview with Ship & Bunker.

9 Jan 2025

World's Top Flag States Support GHG Levy in Shipping

Panama and Liberia have joined 45 other countries and the ICS in supporting a GHG levy for the shipping sector.

9 Jan 2025

Accurate Testing of Energy Content Essential for Bio-Marine Fuels: Maritec

Testing firm Maritec discusses the issue of varying energy content in biofuel bunker blends.

9 Jan 2025 · Maritec

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

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $5.50/mt to its highest level since November 11 on Wednesday.

9 Jan 2025

Bunker Partner, FLEX, StormGeo Among Candidates for IBIA Board Seats

Nine candidates are standing for election, with two vacancies to fill.

9 Jan 2025

US Port Strike Averted as ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Agreement

US port worker unions and employers have agreed to a tentative agreement to prevent a strike action at ports.

9 Jan 2025

Oil Down On Stockpile Builds, But Sentiment Still Skewed To The Bulls

The New Year is shaping up to be robust trading-wise despite gloomy predictions.

8 Jan 2025

COSCO Responds to US Department Listing, Says Business as Usual

The company has issued an official statement regarding its inclusion on a list of companies linked to the Chinese military, stating it is seeking clarification from US authorities.

8 Jan 2025

INTERVIEW: Svitzer Sees Battery Power as Key to Decarbonising Tug Segment

Svitzer COO Kasper Karlsen sets out the company's plans for biofuels and battery power in an interview with Ship & Bunker.

8 Jan 2025

CMA CGM Deploys New LNG-Fuelled Ship on China-Vietnam Route

The CMA CGM Escurial is equipped with dual-fuel LNG engine, enabling it to operate on LNG and conventional marine fuels.

8 Jan 2025

MSC Adds 692,000 TEUs in 2024 to Expand Lead Over Rivals: Report

MSC has strengthened its position as the leading container line, further expanding its lead over rivals.

8 Jan 2025

ADNOC Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Navig8

ADNOC Logistics and Services has completed the acquisition of 80% of parent firm Navig8 TopCo Holdings for $1.04 billion.

8 Jan 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Slips for First in Seven Sessions

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index lost $0.50/mt to $587/mt on Tuesday, having stood at its highest level since November 26 the previous day.

8 Jan 2025

PaxOcean Wins Two Methanol-Ready Vessel Orders from European Owner

Both vessels will be methanol-ready and are set to be delivered by 2027.

8 Jan 2025

Orim Energy Hires Senior Trader at Geneva Office

Marine fuels firm Orim Energy has appointed a senior trader for the Mediterranean region.

8 Jan 2025

US Labels COSCO and Other Prominent Chinese Firms as 'Military in Nature'

Several major Chinese maritime firms including container line COSCO have been added to the Pentagon's blacklist list for alleged ties to the People's Liberation Army.

8 Jan 2025

Oil Swings Back To Gains As Investors Suddenly Hopeful (Again) For China

Meanwhile, Hess is bullish about 2025 - but warns of volatility.

7 Jan 2025

Maersk Boxship Takes on Methanol Bunkers at Yangshan

Yangshan Port has completed its first methanol bunkering of the year.

7 Jan 2025

Former Axiom Global Manager Launches New Bunker Firm in UAE

The new company, Sea Leader DMCC, has already completed its first delivery.

7 Jan 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances for Third Day

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $0.50/mt to its highest level since November 26 on Monday.

7 Jan 2025