World News

Golden Island to Have Four Methanol Tankers in Singapore by Start of Next Year

The firm was one of just three selected this week to receive methanol bunkering licences from the Maritime and Port Authority from January 1.

28 Nov 2025

Minerva Adds Barge to Las Palmas Bunker Operations

The firm has added the barge MT Mars to its Las Palmas operations, as well as signing a 15-year extension of its terminal concession.

28 Nov 2025

Oil Remains Rangebound As Russia/Ukraine Peace Sentiment Swings Between Hopeful And Pessimistic

Meanwhile, oil movement is brisk in Russia and China.

27 Nov 2025

UK to Include International Shipping in Emissions Trading Scheme From 2028

From January 1, 2028, the UK will include 50% of emissions from international voyages to and from the UK by ships over 5,000 GT in size in its emissions trading scheme.

27 Nov 2025

USTC CEO Sets Out More Detail on 'Absurd' Bunker Holding War Crime Allegations

A lawyer has reported Bunker Holding and Dan-Bunkering to the police on behalf of seven Syrians over a case from 2016, according to USTC CEO Nina Ostergaard.

27 Nov 2025

INSIGHT: Delay on IMO Net Zero Framework Risks Greater Industry Fragmentation

Emissionlink Managing Director Philippos Ioulianou discusses the risks in allowing emissions regulation to fragment into a region-by-region approach.

27 Nov 2025

Bunker Holding Strongly Rejects New War Crimes Allegations

BH and subsidiary Dan-Bunkering reported to police; "extremely shocked" to face new allegations related to Syria war crimes case closed in 2021.

27 Nov 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops for Sixth Day

Global VLSFO prices are at their lowest level since February 2021.

27 Nov 2025

Guilty by Association: What to Do When a Friend or Colleague's Conduct Threatens Your Reputation

If a co-worker's behaviour risks staining your name, however fond of them you are, protecting your integrity is a must.

27 Nov 2025

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 48

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from November 20 – November 26, 2025.

27 Nov 2025

Port of Prince Rupert Sees First Box Ship Bunkering

The stem was conducted by Wolverine Terminals earlier this month.

26 Nov 2025

Oil Rises As Big U.S. Stockpile Build Is Ignored, Russia/Ukraine Peace Deal Is Further Analyzed

Some pundits hope for a clearcut breakthrough next week.

26 Nov 2025

Nuclear-Powered Boxship Could Save $68 Million/Year With Zero GHG Emissions

A new report from Lloyd's Register and LucidCatalyst on behalf of Seaspan Corporation examines the benefits for a 15,000 TEU boxship of running with a nuclear reactor.

26 Nov 2025

INTERVIEW: IBIA Executive Alexander Prokopakis Talks Hong Kong Convention Highlights and What Comes Next

Prokopakis gives his thoughts on 'one of our strongest conventions to date' along exclusive news on a new member benefit coming soon.

26 Nov 2025

NYK Saw Near-4000% Increase in Biofuel Use in Fiscal 2024

The firm consumed 251,017 mt of B24 in the year to March 31, 2024, up by 3893% from the 6,287 mt used in the same period a year earlier.

26 Nov 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Sinks for Fifth Day

Global VLSFO prices have been dropping since early last week.

26 Nov 2025

Oil Dips As Ukraine Agrees To Peace Deal With Russia; Analysts Debate Outcomes

Meanwhile, Canada may or may not build the first oil pipeline in decades.

25 Nov 2025

Balearia Ferry to Install Onboard Methanol-Fuelled Power System

The containerised eNomad system from Methanol Reformer will be installed on the electric ferry Cap de Barbaria.

25 Nov 2025

IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Conventional Fuel Demand Expected Flat for Next Few Years

Conventional bunker demand remains under sustained pressure from improved fuel-efficiency measures from the shipping industry as it seeks to cut fuel bills and reduce emissions.

25 Nov 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops for Fourth Day

Global VLSFO prices dropped at the start of the week, remaining at their lowest level since February 2021.

25 Nov 2025