World News

Oil Craters By 8% After Weekend Pause In U.S./Iran Hostilities

But critics warn that investors are seeking good news when there isn't any.

27 Jul 2026

Shale Oil Presence Alone Is Not Evidence of Bunker Fuel Quality Deficiencies: IBIA

IBIA says available evidence does not link shale oil compounds to reported bunker fuel issues.

27 Jul 2026

ABB and Econowind Combining Routing and Wind Propulsion to Cut Fuel Use

Wind propulsion systems harness wind energy for propulsion, helping reduce bunker fuel consumption and emissions.

27 Jul 2026

INTERVIEW: Middle East Conflict Brings Boost to Bunker Trader Salaries

Salaries for experienced traders have risen by almost 30% since before the war, Vernon Jayanathan tells Ship & Bunker.

27 Jul 2026

Peninsula Warns of Global Bunker Supply Squeeze as Red Sea Diversions Continue

Peninsula expects renewed Red Sea diversions to drive higher bunker demand at Gibraltar, Algeciras, Algoa Bay and other locations.

27 Jul 2026

World Kinect Q2 Marine Fuel Volumes Fall on Middle East Conflict

The firm's Q2 marine fuel volumes dropped to 3.46 million mt from 3.87 million mt last year.

27 Jul 2026

Oil Dips As War-Weary Investors Are Gripped By Inflation Fears

Rate hikes are anticipated - along with demand reduction.

24 Jul 2026

Yamaha Supports Finnish Hydrogen-Powered Boat Demonstration Project

A Finnish demonstration project will combine Yamaha's electric propulsion system with hydrogen power on a small boat.

24 Jul 2026

Houthi Strikes Cause Oil To Breach $100 As Trump Warns Of "Massive Attack" Against Iran

Croft thinks oil could exceed $146 per barrel if a full-out regional war develops.

23 Jul 2026

CMA CGM Adds Another Large LNG-Fuelled Boxship to Fleet

The new ship will soon operate on CMA CGM's route connecting Asia with Europe.

23 Jul 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 29

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from June 16 – June 22, 2026.

23 Jul 2026

Norsepower's Rotor Sail Monitoring Technology Validated by RISE

Independent tests confirmed the system accurately measures rotor sail performance during normal vessel operations.

23 Jul 2026

Oil Leaps 5% As Iran Stokes Hostilities Between Saudis And Houthis

Meanwhile, U.S. president Trump vows to destroy Iranian power plants if Hormuz attacks continue.

22 Jul 2026

GCMD-Led Carbon Capture Project Wins Key Regulatory Backing

The support strengthens the commercial case for onboard carbon capture and storage in shipping.

22 Jul 2026

FEATURE: Should the Bunker Industry Do More to Safeguard Seafarer Welfare?

The bunker industry could be applying a process similar to sanctions checks to avoid working with firms with poor records on seafarer welfare.

22 Jul 2026

Trio Seeks to Scale Wind Propulsion Adoption in MR Tankers

The partners seek to expand the use of wind propulsion beyond bulk carriers into the MR tanker segment.

21 Jul 2026

Anemoi Rotor Sail Designs Receive Bureau Veritas Approval

The approvals cover multiple rotor sail designs of Anemoi.

21 Jul 2026

Avenir LNG Launches New Bunkering Vessel

The vessel is set to join the firm's fleet after completing final outfitting.

21 Jul 2026

INTERVIEW: KPI OceanConnect CEO Sees Procurement Focus Less on Lowest Price

KPI OceanConnect CEO Dorthe Bendtsen sees signs of an evolving bunker market with more sophisticated procurement strategy, she tells Ship & Bunker.

21 Jul 2026

Oil Traders Stay Cool As Iran Hostilities Broaden To Involve Saudi Arabiato

Babin says "escalatory rhetoric" is increasingly falling on deaf trading ears.

20 Jul 2026