World News

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady Despite Rise in Crude
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady Despite Rise in Crude
Global VLSFO prices held at a one-week low at the end of last week.
10 Nov 2025
Glut-Obsessed Traders Drive Oil Towards Another Weekly Loss
Glut-Obsessed Traders Drive Oil Towards Another Weekly Loss
Meanwhile, analysts contemplate the possibility of a U.S. invasion of Venezuela.
7 Nov 2025
Bunker Industry Stakeholders Voice Strong Opposition to Adoption of IMO Net-Zero Framework
Bunker Industry Stakeholders Voice Strong Opposition to Adoption of IMO Net-Zero Framework
NSI recently surveyed its maritime-industry clients for their views on the IMO's proposed framework .
7 Nov 2025
Bunker Holding Appoints Director of Sales and Operational Development
Bunker Holding Appoints Director of Sales and Operational Development
The new director previously worked for Dan-Bunkering since August 2013, serving in the role of chief commercial officer since September 2021.
7 Nov 2025
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Slips for Third Day
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Slips for Third Day
Global VLSFO prices sank for a third day on Thursday.
7 Nov 2025
Suspected Pirates Board Tanker Off Somalia
Suspected Pirates Board Tanker Off Somalia
Military authorities have reported the first successful hijack of a commercial ship off Somalia since May 2024.
7 Nov 2025
C40 Cities Launches Initiative to Unlock Green Finance for Ports
C40 Cities Launches Initiative to Unlock Green Finance for Ports
The partnership aims to close a $200 billion green finance gap and boost investment in sustainable port infrastructure.
7 Nov 2025
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 45
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 45
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 30 – November 5, 2025.
6 Nov 2025
Maersk 2025 Bunker Demand Heads for 3.4% Drop
Maersk 2025 Bunker Demand Heads for 3.4% Drop
Maersk has spent close to $4.7 billion in bunker costs in the first nine months of this year, down from $5.4 billion a year ago.
6 Nov 2025
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Declines for Second Day
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Declines for Second Day
Global VLSFO prices are at their lowest level since the end of last week.
6 Nov 2025
Mitsubishi Signs Low-Carbon Methanol Offtake Deal with Transition Industries
Mitsubishi Signs Low-Carbon Methanol Offtake Deal with Transition Industries
The Mexican plant is expected to produce 2.15 million mt/year of green and blue methanol in 2029.
6 Nov 2025
MSC Cruises Increases Shore Power Connectivity for Its Ships
MSC Cruises Increases Shore Power Connectivity for Its Ships
The cruise line completed five shore power connections across Europe and the US in the past month.
6 Nov 2025
INTERVIEW: AuctionConnect Signs Five-Year Bunkering Deal With X-Press Feeders
INTERVIEW: AuctionConnect Signs Five-Year Bunkering Deal With X-Press Feeders
New AuctionConnect CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses a deal bringing in about 300,000-500,000 mt/year of marine fuels volumes to the platform.
6 Nov 2025
Oil Takes It On The Chin Again As Glut Fears Intensify
Oil Takes It On The Chin Again As Glut Fears Intensify
But ADNOC's stance is that demand will be huge through 2040.
5 Nov 2025
ABB Electric Propulsion to Power Canadian Icebreaker
ABB Electric Propulsion to Power Canadian Icebreaker
The vessel will feature an electric propulsion system and is expected to be delivered in 2030.
5 Nov 2025
StormGeo Launches New Bunker Management Platform
StormGeo Launches New Bunker Management Platform
StormGeo says one user was able to recover over $60,000 in bunker claims within five months using the platform.
5 Nov 2025
Bluetech and INSW Unveil New Wind-Powered Tanker Design
Bluetech and INSW Unveil New Wind-Powered Tanker Design
Built from the ground up for wind power, Bluetech's new design aims to deliver major fuel and efficiency gains.
5 Nov 2025
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Declines With Crude
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Declines With Crude
Global VLSFO prices declined on Tuesday.
5 Nov 2025
MSC First Carrier to Reach 7 Million TEUs, Controls 21% of Global Capacity
MSC First Carrier to Reach 7 Million TEUs, Controls 21% of Global Capacity
MSC now operates a fleet of 955 container ships, widening its capacity lead over Maersk by 2.4 million TEUs.
5 Nov 2025
Maersk Adds New Methanol-Fuelled Boxship to Fleet
Maersk Adds New Methanol-Fuelled Boxship to Fleet
This marked the 18th methanol-capable ship joining the firm's fleet.
5 Nov 2025