World News

Kenya's Port of Mombasa Receives First LNG-Fuelled Boxship

More LNG-fuelled ships are making calls at ports worldwide as the fleet expands.

27 May 2026

Just 19 Ports Could Shape Shipping's Fuel Transition: LR Decarb Hub

The world's top 19 bunkering ports account for half of global bunker volumes, Decarb Hub report says.

27 May 2026

Sahara Group Commences Physical Bunker Supply in Mauritania

The firm will supply VLSFO and MGO to ships using a chartered bunker tanker.

27 May 2026

LR Sees LPG Marine Fuel Potential With Carbon Capture

LR says LPG has been the fuel choice for gas carriers, but the segment accounts for 8% of shipping emissions.

26 May 2026

Nanni and ScandiNAOS to Develop Methanol Dual-Fuel Marine Engine

The engine is designed to run on a diesel-methanol fuel blend.

26 May 2026

Oil Plunges 7% As Peace Deal Advances - But Iran Denies Any Discussion Of Nuclear Issues

Meanwhile, the U.S. late Monday conducted "self-defence" strikes in the southern part of the republic.

25 May 2026

Crude Futures Drop Sharply on Iran-US Deal Prospect

Brent futures dropped by 5% on hopes of a possible peace deal between the US and Iran.

25 May 2026

IMO Approves Interim Hydrogen Fuel Guidelines for Ships

The use of hydrogen in ships remains at an early stage as technologies continue to develop.

25 May 2026

Oil Headed For Weekly Loss As Peace Talk Optimism Bleeds Out

The EU warns that the U.S./Iran war will driver inflation to 3.1 percent.

22 May 2026

Oil Mixed As Iran Rejects Nuclear Demands And Market Hurtles Toward "Red Zone"

All eyes are now focused on attempts to get the peace talks back on track.

21 May 2026

Maersk Completes First Sailing on 100% Ethanol Marine Fuel

Ethanol is increasingly being viewed as a viable alternative marine fuel alongside methanol.

21 May 2026

WinGD Ammonia-Fuelled Engine Orderbook Tops 30 Units

The orders cover multiple vessel segments including gas carriers and container ships.

21 May 2026

Maersk Saw Renewable Fuel Consumption Halve in 2025 on Increased Grey Methanol Use

A lack of affordable green methanol for test purposes has increased Maersk's consumption of grey methanol, a spokesperson tells Ship & Bunker.

21 May 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 20

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 14 – May 20, 2026.

21 May 2026

Oil Drops Below $100 As Trump Claims Peace Talks With Iran Are Finalizing

But Iran warns the war could resume and "transcend every border and domain."

20 May 2026

Energy-Harvesting Ship Design Wins RINA Approval

DRIFT Energy has secured class approval for a vessel concept designed to produce hydrogen at sea.

20 May 2026

Scan Global Expands Biofuel Partnership With Hapag-Lloyd

The firm is expanding its collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd by integrating the container line's Ship Green solution into its portfolio.

20 May 2026

Tideform and AuctionConnect Hire Joint Head of Customer Success

The new hire previously worked for ZeroNorth from August 2022 to this month.

20 May 2026

Construction Begins on Finnlines Methanol-Fuelled Ship

The ship is scheduled to enter service in 2028 on the Finland-Germany route.

20 May 2026

Oil Prices Rise As Trump Says U.S. Might Have To Give Iran "Another Big Hit"

Despite Trump's claims, the latest Iranian proposal for peace seems unfeasible.

19 May 2026