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US Says Blockade Has 'Completely Halted' Shipments to and From Iran

The US says it has completely halted maritime traffic to and from Iran since Monday.

15 Apr 2026

IBIA Chair: Bunker Market Shows Resilience Despite Middle East Prompting 'Structural Shift'

Tolson suggested recent bunker-price increases are becoming 'difficult to justify'.

15 Apr 2026

Integr8 Reports Rise in VLSFO Quality Issues

VLSFO was the only marine fuel grade showing an increase in quality problems in the firm's latest quality trends report.

15 Apr 2026

Anemoi Wind-Assisted Propulsion Solutions Win ClassNK Approval

Two configurations designed to streamline installation and improve fuel savings from the systems on Ultramax bulk carriers have been awarded ClassNK's AiP.

15 Apr 2026

Prospects Of Iran Playing Ball With U.S. Causes Oil To Plunge By Nearly 8%

However, unlikely, the oil market is buoyed by expectations for a de-escalation of hostilities.

14 Apr 2026

New SGMF Study Shows 29% Tank-to-Wake GHG Reduction for LNG Versus MGO

The SGMF's new life cycle assessment for LNG shows up to 29% tank-to-wake GHG emissions reduction for using LNG versus 0.1% sulfur MGO.

14 Apr 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Peninsula Seeks Risk Management Specialist in Canary Islands

The company is looking for candidates with a strong knowledge of financial instruments and financial risk management.

14 Apr 2026

AuctionConnect and Asyad Shipping Sign Bunker Procurement Strategic Partnership Deal

Asyad Shipping will adopt the AuctionConnect platform for its bunker-procurement needs for three years under the deal.

14 Apr 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Multiple Trading Roles Open in London, Athens, Singapore and Dubai

Synthesis Recruitment is seeking candidates for a series of trading and physical sales roles around the world.

14 Apr 2026

Oil Approaches $100 As Analysts Remain Hopeful In Face Of Hormuz Blockade

Meanwhile, Gulf countries scramble to secure alternative routes for export.

13 Apr 2026

Gasum Extends Bio-LNG Agreement With Wasaline

The agreement between the two firms has been extended into 2027.

13 Apr 2026

Econowind Launches Larger Suction Wing System for Ships

The first unit will be installed on a Boomsma Shipping vessel this summer.

13 Apr 2026

EU Shipping GHG Emissions Dropped by 3% in 2025

The European Commission has published verified GHG emissions data gathered for EU-ETS compliance purposes for 2025.

13 Apr 2026

US Forces to Blockade All Ships Visiting Iranian Ports From Monday

US forces will implement the blockade from 10 AM ET on Monday.

13 Apr 2026

VIEWPOINT: Net Zero by 2050? This Decade's Fuel Choices Will Decide

Hydrogen fuels are stalled by a coordination problem across industries. Pooling demand and investment across sectors could unlock the scale needed for shipping.

13 Apr 2026 · Daniel Bischofberger, chief executive of Accelleron

President Trump Threatens to Detain Vessels Paying Iranian Hormuz Toll

The US now plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz entirely if Iran does not allow normal navigation in the region to resume.

12 Apr 2026

Oil Settles Lower As Hormuz Remains Blocked In Advance Of Ceasefire Talks

Meanwhile, European airports brace for impending fuel shortages.

10 Apr 2026

Vale Plans Ethanol-Fuelled Bulk Carriers from 2029

The company has signed a deal with Shandong Shipping to build the world's first ethanol-fuelled bulkers.

10 Apr 2026

BIMCO Advances Work on Energy Saving Retrofit Addendum

The new clause aims to support investment in ship efficiency upgrades.

10 Apr 2026

Northern Lights Names New Wind-Assisted CO2 Carrier

The vessel will now undergo final preparations before entering service.

10 Apr 2026