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Lloyd's List Intelligence Launches Compliance Tools to Tackle Sanctions Evasion

The tools aim to uncover hidden vessel ownership and illicit cargo movements amid increasingly sophisticated sanctions evasion tactics.

13 Oct 2025

Bunker Holding Appoints Former Dan-Bunkering Executive as Global Finance Director

Ulrik Silversparre Bodholdt has been appointed global finance director and leader of Bunker Holding's global business services organisation.

13 Oct 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to Lowest Level Since May 2021

Global VLSFO prices dropped sharply with crude on Friday.

13 Oct 2025

US Warns of Visa Restrictions and Sanctions for Countries Backing IMO 2028 Deal

The US has been a longstanding opponent of the IMO 2028 deal, and has repeatedly threatened reprisals against countries supporting it.

11 Oct 2025

Maersk Trials Ethanol-Methanol Blend on Dual-Fuel Boxship

Maersk is testing an E10 ethanol-methanol blend over a month-long trial to assess fuel performance.

10 Oct 2025

China Announces New Fees on Port Calls by US Ships

The fees will start to be imposed on vessels owned, operated, flagged or built in the US from October 14, and be ramped up in the coming years.

10 Oct 2025

BIMCO Adds Methanol Annex to Standard Bunker Contract

BIMCO says work on the biofuels clause for charterers is also under way and is expected to come out later this year.

10 Oct 2025

Corvus Energy Secures $60 Million Investor Funding

The investment will help the firm expand the production capacity of its energy storage systems.

10 Oct 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady as Crude Slips

Global VLSFO prices have advanced overall this week.

10 Oct 2025

ExxonMobil Enters LNG Bunkering Market with Two Charter Vessels

The firm's entry comes at a time when some conventional bunker firms are holding back on LNG bunkering plans.

10 Oct 2025

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 40

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 2 – October 8, 2025.

9 Oct 2025

Shipping Industry Warns Against Patchwork of Regional Rules if IMO Fails to Act

Shipping groups say next week's IMO meeting offers a historic chance to adopt global rules to decarbonise shipping.

9 Oct 2025

Shipping Associations Support IMO Net-Zero Framework Ahead of Key Vote

The associations urged the EU to align its regional measures with the IMO's global framework to avoid regulatory overlap.

9 Oct 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Slips for First Day in Three

Global VLSFO prices declined for the first time this week on Wednesday.

9 Oct 2025

Biofuels to Make Up 4% of Marine Fuel Mix in 2030: DNV

DNV expects nuclear propulsion to become a long-term option in the 2050s.

9 Oct 2025

Shell to Charter Two New LNG Bunker Vessels from Purus by 2028

Shell currently operates a fleet of 14 LNG bunkering vessels.

9 Oct 2025

Russia Shrugs Off Sanctions, Analysts Fret Anyway, Oil Rises

Meanwhile, Hamas agrees to peace in Gaza.

8 Oct 2025

VPS Launches New Digital Bunker and Emissions Platform

The new VeriSphere platform brings together a range of VPS services for marine fuels and emissions.

8 Oct 2025

StormGeo Adds Imarex's Forecasting Tool to Time Bunker Fuel Purchases

Imarex Technology claims the system has delivered average bunker cost savings of $7/mt this year.

8 Oct 2025

EmissionLink Warns Cheap Compliance Pools Could Cost Shipowners Dearly

EmissionLink argues mismanaged pooling could expose participants to significant risks.

8 Oct 2025