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China-France Shipping Corridor Seeks to Establish Alternative Fuel Supply Chain

The corridor plans to support supply chains for alternative marine fuels such as LNG, bio-LNG, green ammonia and green hydrogen.

30 Jan 2026

INTERVIEW: LNG Bunker Market Reaching 'Adolescent Stage'

Peter Keller sets out SE-LNG's view on the growth of LNG bunkering as the gas-powered fleet jumps to 10% of shipping.

30 Jan 2026

Northern Lights Awards Charters for Four New CO2 Transport Vessels

Northern Lights has awarded charters for four new CO2 carriers, supporting plans to expand transport and storage capacity to more than 5 million tonnes per year.

30 Jan 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Bitoil Group Seeks Bunker Trader in Dubai/Limassol

The company is looking for candidates with at least three years of bunker sales experience.

30 Jan 2026

Lukoil to Sell Overseas Assets to US Investment Firm Carlyle

Among the international assets of interest to the bunker industry is Lukoil Bulgaria, a key supplier of marine fuels in the Black Sea region.

30 Jan 2026

Oil Whiplashes Up As U.S. Military Is Reportedly Poised To Stoke Iran Regime Change

Meanwhile, Kazakhstan announces plans for full Tengiz recovery next week.

29 Jan 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 4

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from January 22 – January 28, 2026.

29 Jan 2026

IACS Publishes Safety Framework for Ammonia Release Mitigation Systems on Ships

New unified requirement sets out how ammonia leak-control systems should be designed, tested and approved.

29 Jan 2026

Hafnia and Socatra Take Delivery of Dual-Fuel Methanol Tanker

The vessel will operate on a long-term charter with TotalEnergies.

29 Jan 2026

Wartsila to Equip Molslinjen's New Ferry with Electric Propulsion System

Wartsila will provide propulsion systems for all three battery-electric ferries being built for the Danish operator.

29 Jan 2026

Sky-High Geopolitical Hostilities Not Enough To Prevent Sudden Dip In Oil

Meanwhile, India logs record non-Russian oil imports.

28 Jan 2026

CMA CGM's New Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship Enters Service

The new vessel will be deployed on CMA CGM's Asia-South America service.

28 Jan 2026

Trio to Develop Ammonia Power System to Replace Marine Generators

Vinssen, Samsung Heavy Industries and Amogy have launched a joint project to develop a 1 MW system using ammonia to generate electricity onboard ships.

28 Jan 2026

IMO Starts Work on Safety Rules for Nuclear and Alternative Propulsion

IMO's sub-committee has prepared a work plan to develop a safety regulatory framework to support the uptake of new propulsion technologies and alternative fuels.

28 Jan 2026

Maritime Firms Back XFuel in New Funding to Scale Drop-in Fuel Technology for Shipping

NYK Line and Stolt Ventures back the company as it explores long-term offtake arrangements for its low-carbon fuels.

28 Jan 2026

INSIGHT: How to Avoid Recruiting the Wrong Bunker Trader

Even well-intentioned professionals can fall foul of the rules if they do not fully understand them.

28 Jan 2026

Oil Leaps by 3% As Analysts Are Suddenly Gripped By Supply Tightness Fears

Meanwhile, Russian crude is piling up at sea.

27 Jan 2026

Auramarine and Royal Blue to Support Shipowners' Transition to Alternative Fuels

Auramarine expects this partnership to strengthen its presence in both Greece and Cyprus.

27 Jan 2026

Anemoi Installs Rotor Sails on Second Berge Bulk Vessel

The folding rotor sails can be lowered when required, allowing flexibility during port calls.

27 Jan 2026

Wartsila to Supply Ammonia Engine for Skarv Newbuild in China

Wartsila claims its ammonia engine offers at least a 90% reduction in GHG emissions over conventional diesel when utilising sustainable ammonia.

27 Jan 2026