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

Global VLSFO prices have dropped further.

13 Aug 2025

ISCC Launches New Working Group to Boost Feedstock Verification

The new working group will enhance the integrity of certified biofuel supply chains through advanced scientific analysis.

13 Aug 2025

Busy Trump No Match For Bearish Demand Expectations, Oil Dips Again

The double punch of China and bullish OPEC predictions didn't sway traders.

12 Aug 2025

Union Maritime's Ship Now Fitted with Wind Propulsion System from Bar Technologies

Bar Technologies says its wind propulsion system will reduce bunker consumption by an average of 1.5 mt/day.

12 Aug 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to Two-Month Low

Global VLSFO prices have dropped further at the start of the week.

12 Aug 2025

Analysts Ponder Trump/Putin Meeting As Oil Remains Rangebound

Meanwhile, UBS again lowers its forecast for Brent.

11 Aug 2025

Marine Insurer Warns Geopolitical Disruption Is the New Normal

The Swedish Club says shipping must accept that geopolitical instability is now a permanent part of the operating environment.

11 Aug 2025

Zodiac Maritime Takes Delivery of LNG-Fuelled Pure Car and Truck Carrier

The vessel is capable of carrying around 7,000 cars.

11 Aug 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops for Sixth Session

Global VLSFO prices are at a two-month low.

11 Aug 2025

Impending Trump/Putin Peace Meeting Fails To Prevent A 5% Weekly Slide For Oil

Analysts think a truce wouldn't sway the market overly.

8 Aug 2025

Grimaldi Adds Second Ammonia-Ready Ship to Its Fleet

The delivery also marked the 600th vessel delivery from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding.

8 Aug 2025

Maersk Q2 Bunker Consumption Down 4.7% Y-o-Y on Efficiency Gains

Maersk saw its Q2 bunker consumption drop on the year as it continued to improve fuel efficiency.

8 Aug 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to Two-Month Low

Global VLSFO prices have been dropping throughout this week.

8 Aug 2025

BetterSea Launches Price Index for FuelEU Maritime Pooling

The firm listed an average trade price of EUR 185/mtCO2e in June.

8 Aug 2025

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 31

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from July 31 – August 6, 2025.

7 Aug 2025

FEATURE: Bunker Market Steady as India Mulls Russian Crude Shift Amid US Tariffs

India may cut Russian crude imports in the near term, but faces hurdles securing prompt Middle East cargoes, Vortexa's Ivan Mathews tells Ship & Bunker.

7 Aug 2025

GCMD and INTERCARGO Partner to Tackle Decarbonisation Challenges for Dry Bulk Sector

Partnership aims to deploy practical low-carbon solutions for dry bulk vessels on irregular routes, where access to cleaner fuels remains limited.

7 Aug 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Sinks for Fourth Day

Global VLSFO prices are at their lowest level in eight weeks.

7 Aug 2025

Hamburg Commercial Bank Backs Methanol Tanker Fund with $190 Million Loan

The bank is refinancing six methanol-capable tankers through a $190 million loan to the LEMSCO fund, launched by Proman and Stena Bulk.

7 Aug 2025

Fifth Straight Day Of Oil Losses As Russia's Deadline To Cease Ukraine Hostilities Nears

Meanwhile, Trump follows through on his vow to penalize Russia-friendly India.

6 Aug 2025