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Bunker Holding to Merge Baseblue Into KPI OceanConnect

The move - set to happen before the end of the 2025-26 financial year - is part of Bunker Holding's plan to streamline operations and better align its global network.

4 Nov 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances to One-Week High

Global VLSFO prices rose at the start of the week.

4 Nov 2025

Siemens Joins Forces with HD Hyundai to Modernise US Shipbuilding

The US is seeking to revitalise its shipbuilding capacity, turning to South Korean firms for expertise.

4 Nov 2025

Cyprus Shipping Says IMO Net-Zero Framework Adoption Delay Provides Valuable Time

The group says the one-year pause gives space to build 'consensus' on shipping's decarbonisation path.

4 Nov 2025

UAE Rejects Global Glut Fears, But Oil Trading Remains Flat

OPEC also predicts robust demand in the foreseeable future.

3 Nov 2025

IBIA Signs Reciprocal Membership Deal With INTERCARGO

The two bodies also plan more coordination of their involvement in international forums like the IMO.

3 Nov 2025

Newlight Completes Factory Tests for Hydrogen Retrofit Solution

The solution will allow the diesel engine to run on a blend of hydrogen and conventional marine fuel.

3 Nov 2025

October Marked Rebound in Alternative-Fuelled Newbuild Orders: DNV

The LNG bunkering vessel orderbook continues to expand, with four more ordered in October.

3 Nov 2025

Spring Marine Expands Use of Sulnox Bunker Additive for Fuel Saving

The Greek shipping firm is rolling out Sulnox Eco across all 28 of its vessels after proving 5% fuel savings.

3 Nov 2025

UKMTO Reports Unauthorised Attempted Boarding of Ship Off Somalia

Four unauthorised persons tried to board a ship off Somalia but retreated to their mothership after being challenged.

3 Nov 2025

HTM Inducts Tanker Capable of Supplying Methanol Bunkers

Hercules Tanker Management's (HTM) new ship is currently en route from Southeast Asia carrying B100 biofuel.

3 Nov 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady Despite Rise in Crude

Global VLSFO prices held at a one-week low on Friday despite a further rise in crude futures.

3 Nov 2025

US-China Truce Offers Little Relief for Container Freight Market: Xeneta

A temporary 12-month US-China truce is welcome news, but offers little long-term certainty for carriers and shippers, Xeneta warns.

3 Nov 2025

Caterpillar Upgrade to Improve Bunker Fuel Efficiency on Rambow Ships

New retrofit helps reduce bunker fuel consumption on Rambow's container fleet.

3 Nov 2025

Eight OPEC+ Members to Pause Output Hike for Q1 2026

The group will raise output slightly in December but freeze further increases in early 2026.

3 Nov 2025

Oil Trading Flat Despite Analysts Bracing For U.S. Invasion Of Venezuela

Meanwhile, possible OPEC output hike perceived as having market benefits.

31 Oct 2025

Wattlab Installs First Full-Scale Solar System on Seagoing Ship

The solar setup will supply about 20% of the vessel's onboard power needs.

31 Oct 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to One-Week Low

Global VLSFO prices are declining again.

31 Oct 2025

INTERVIEW: New Quadrise CEO Seeks to Expand Emulsion Fuel Trials

Quadrise CEO Peter Borup and CTO Jason Miles discuss the prospects for emulsion fuels to take a share of marine energy demand.

31 Oct 2025

Shipping Awaits Clarity on US-China Port Fee Suspension

Uncertainty remains over when the suspension of the recently introduced US-China port fees will take effect.

31 Oct 2025