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MOL-Led Consortium Launches Japan-New Zealand Hydrogen Corridor

They plan to potentially start exporting hydrogen from New Zealand to Japan in the early 2030s.

6 Mar 2026

Maintenance Scheduled for Taiwan's CPC Corporation Bunker Barge in Kaohsiung

The company says MGO availability will be limited at the port during the period due to barge maintenance.

6 Mar 2026

S&B Poll Result: High Competition in Key Ports Seen as Biggest Threat to Bunker Margins

Ship & Bunker readers say intense competition in major bunkering hubs is the main factor expected to pressure margins this year.

6 Mar 2026

Oil Rebounds As Disruptions Due To U.S./Iran War Take Effect

Meanwhile, Washington voted to let Operation Epic Fury continue indefinitely.

5 Mar 2026

EUA Price Drop Offsets Surging Bunker Prices for Intra-EU Shipping

While bunker prices have jumped by almost 50% since the start of the year, the combined cost of bunkers and EU-ETS compliance has gained less than 20%.

5 Mar 2026

Pilbara Ports Partners With Yara on Ammonia Bunkering Plans

Pilbara Ports says most ships operating in Western Australia's Pilbara region typically take on bunkers outside the region for their full round voyages.

5 Mar 2026

Japanese Firms Add Actual Sea Performance Guarantee to Tanker Newbuild Contract

The clause uses a new evaluation method designed to better reflect a vessel's efficiency in real operating conditions.

5 Mar 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 9

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 26– March 4, 2026.

5 Mar 2026

Singapore Developing Maritime Master Plan to Guide Sector Growth

Singapore plans to unveil the plan in 2027 to shape the future of its maritime sector.

5 Mar 2026

Consultancy Firm Kickster Launches FuelEU Compliance Marketplace

Kickster says the digital platform aims to simplify FuelEU Maritime compliance pooling and improve market transparency.

5 Mar 2026

Maersk Suspends Cargo Bookings For Several Gulf Countries

Maersk has joined other container lines by cancelling cargo bookings to and from several Middle East ports.

5 Mar 2026

INTERTANKO and OCIMF Warn of Complex Operating Conditions for Seafarers in Middle East

Tanker groups urge industry to prioritise seafarer safety and rely on verified information when making operational decisions.

5 Mar 2026

Register Now for IBIA's Americas Networking Drinks Reception at CMA

Readers can register now for this complimentary event taking place in Stamford, CT alongside CMA on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 18:00 to 21:00.

5 Mar 2026

87 Maritime Firms Call for IMO Net-Zero Framework Adoption in 2026

The companies warn that delays and policy uncertainty could weaken investment momentum in shipping decarbonisation.

5 Mar 2026

Bunkering Excluded From New Chinese Restrictions on Fuel Exports

China has asked its refiners to suspend signing new contracts to export refined products and to attempt to cancel shipments already agreed to.

5 Mar 2026

EU Launches Maritime and Ports Strategies to Boost Competitiveness

The EC's new maritime strategy includes measures to streamline reporting requirements under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime.

5 Mar 2026

Anemoi and LR Call for Alignment on Wind Propulsion Performance Verification

Anemoi says accurate measurement of WAPS fuel savings is key to giving shipowners and operators confidence in the technology.

5 Mar 2026

Overnight Tanker Explosion Off Kuwait Causes Oil Spill

The vessel has taken on water, and oil from the cargo is spilling into the sea.

5 Mar 2026

What Skills Do You Need to Be a Successful Bunker Trader Today?

As a recruitment specialist in these changing times I am often asked how the skill set of traders is evolving, writes Vernon Jayanathan.

5 Mar 2026

UPDATE: Fujairah Bunker Suppliers Declare Force Majeure Over Middle East Conflict

Security concerns in the region have led some suppliers to suspend bunker deliveries at the major UAE marine fuel hub.

4 Mar 2026