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Hapag-Lloyd Sees $40-50 Million Weekly Cost Surge Amid Iran Conflict

CEO Rolf Habben Jansen says higher bunker costs have primarily driven the increase.

1 Apr 2026

Market Disruption has Changed Bunker Trader Recruitment Needs

Hiring has shifted from routine roles to urgent, specialised needs.

1 Apr 2026

INTERVIEW: Adrian Tolson Takes Over as IBIA Chairman from Constantinos Capetanakis

The outgoing and incoming chairs discuss IBIA's recent evolution and plans for the future, including its new Bunker Buyers' Working Group

1 Apr 2026

Oil Posts Biggest Monthly Gains Ever As Trump Continues To Baffle Pundits

Meanwhile, more pundits warn of oil heading to the $200 mark.

31 Mar 2026

FuelEU Pooling Prices Fall as Market Adoption Grows, Says Kickster

Kickster says FuelEU pooling prices are declining as participation grows and the compliance market matures.

31 Mar 2026

BBC Chartering Joins Ahti Pool for FuelEU Compliance

BBC Chartering will purchase 5,000 tCO2e through the pooling model to meet regulatory requirements.

31 Mar 2026

GT Wings Wins First Commercial AirWing Wind Propulsion Order

The company secured the first order from Norway's Grieg Maritime Group.

31 Mar 2026

Argentina, Panama and Liberia Propose Pragmatic IMO NZF Backing LNG

They argue the net-zero framework should not penalise transitional fuels such as LNG and marine biofuels.

30 Mar 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Sallaum Lines Seeks Bunker Trader in Cyprus

The company is looking for candidates with 5-10 years of experience in bunkering and marine fuel trading.

30 Mar 2026

US Warns Houthis Still Pose Threat to Shipping in Red Sea

The US maritime department says ships linked to the US, Israel and the UK are more vulnerable.

30 Mar 2026

Maersk Temporarily Suspends Salalah Operations After Drone Attack

Salalah terminal operations have been paused for 48 hours following the drone attack.

30 Mar 2026

Forget $150 Oil: Brace For $200, Say Analysts As Iran War Duration Assessed

Meanwhile, Russia profits big-time from $100-plus crude.

27 Mar 2026

Iran War Adds €340 Million/Day to Shipping's Bunker Bill, Says T&E

T&E says electrification, slow steaming and use of wind propulsion could reduce exposure to bunker price shocks to some extent.

27 Mar 2026

Shipping Banks Face Hidden Systemic Risk from Energy Transition: UCL Study

A UCL-led study finds shipping banks face limited short-term risk but growing long-term exposure from climate transition pressures.

27 Mar 2026

Aurora Hydrogen Gets Funding to Advance LNG-to-Hydrogen Tech for Shipping

The system is designed to allow LNG ships to generate hydrogen onboard.

27 Mar 2026

Norsepower and Cosco Unit Team Up to Scale Rotor Sails Production

Norsepower says more shipowners are turning to wind propulsion systems for practical ways to reduce bunker consumption.

27 Mar 2026

Asia Bunkering Update

Sources tell Ship & Bunker that prompt availability remains tight in Singapore, and fuel oil imports from Russia and Brazil have offset the Middle East loss.

27 Mar 2026

Next Stop: $150 Oil As Traders Brace For Near-Term Volatility

Meanwhile, Trump insists progress is being made in talks the Iranians claim aren't happening.

26 Mar 2026

StormGeo Says Commercial Blind Spots Undermine Voyage Optimisation

StormGeo says improved commercial alignment in voyage planning could deliver 3-8% gains in total voyage cost performance.

26 Mar 2026

ABB Upgrades Propulsion Systems on CoolCo's LNG Carriers

The upgrades cover nine vessels, improving reliability and extending operational life.

26 Mar 2026