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FEATURE: Bunkering Services Initiative Seeks to Bring New Delivery Standards to ARA

FEATURE: Bunkering Services Initiative Seeks to Bring New Delivery Standards to ARA

The project has launched as of the start of this month, covering 20% of ARA volumes, with the first barges already loaded and making deliveries.
  1. 12Dec
    The company has joined the Global Ethanol Association as a founding member. Read in Full
  2. 12Dec
    The firm has ordered the eight 4,500 TEU dual-fuelled vessels for delivery between 2028 an.d 2029 Read in Full
  3. 12Dec
    The company is looking for candidates with experience in shipping operations, transport or network planning, bunkering or other relevant areas. Read in Full
  4. 12Dec
    Hong Lam Marine had carried out the first methanol bunker delivery in Singapore in 2023. Read in Full
  5. 12Dec
    The vessel is expected to start operations in early 2028. Read in Full
  6. 12Dec
    The consortium is seeking to establish ship-to-ship methanol bunkering in the US, taking on locally produced fuel. Read in Full
  7. 12Dec
    Robert Erni has joined the company as CFO and member of the executive board as of December 12. Read in Full
  8. 12Dec
    The awards were accepted by Zafir Hashim, President of the John Keells Transportation Sector, and Anushka Weeraratne, CEO of Lanka Marine Services. Read in Full
  9. 12Dec
    The vessel will serve on routes connecting Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Read in Full
  10. 12Dec
    The company has added seven new ships to its fleet over the past 18 months. Read in Full

IBIA Convention 2025

  1. INTERVIEW: IBIA Executive Alexander Prokopakis Talks Hong Kong Convention Highlights and What Comes Next
    Nov 26
    Prokopakis gives his thoughts on 'one of our strongest conventions to date' along exclusive news on a new member benefit coming soon.
  2. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Conventional Fuel Demand Expected Flat for Next Few Years
    Nov 25
    Conventional bunker demand remains under sustained pressure from improved fuel-efficiency measures from the shipping industry as it seeks to cut fuel bills and reduce emissions.
  3. IBIA Convention 2025 Wrap-Up: Key Discussion Points and Event Takeaways
    Nov 25
    IMO NZF, MFMs, other efforts towards decarbonization took centre stage at IBIA's annual convention in Hong Kong.
  4. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Will There Be Enough Alternative Fuels?
    Nov 24
    With the global fleet capable of consuming 50 million mt/year of alternative fuels by 2030, questions remain over how quickly supply can be scaled.
  5. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: China's Ambitions Make Methanol Attractive for Bulkers
    Nov 24
    Bulkers have had limited uptake of methanol-fuelled ships thus far, but this has begun to change in recent months with China's backing for the fuel.
  6. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: MFMs Should be Bunker Industry's Top Priority - TFG
    Nov 24
    "What we can do as an industry is to fix the market which is not transparent, not compliant, and is not safe," TFG's Kenneth Dam tells delegates in Hong Kong.
  7. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Fewer LNG Bunker Ports Mean Buyer Has Less Leverage
    Nov 21
    Some speakers at the IBIA Annual Convention view suppliers holding the upper hand during LNG bunkering.
  8. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: LNG, Biofuel and Carbon Capture Are Shipping's Low-Hanging Fruit
    Nov 20
    Despite the hype around ammonia and methanol, some speakers at the IBIA Annual Convention see LNG, biofuel and carbon capture as the most accessible options.
  9. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: China Seen Taking Centre Stage in Green Bunkers Production
    Nov 20
    China's expanding renewable power capacity is strengthening its position in future green bunker supply.
  10. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: South Korea to Get More Biofuel Volume for Bunkering Next Year
    Nov 20
    South Korea may see more biofuel volume available for bunkering next year, with some new players looking to enter the space.

Bunker Price Forecast - Q4 2025

Quarterly and full year bunker price forcast for 2025 and 2026. Includes forecasts for global average prices, and at the key ports of Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah and Houston.

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Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 337.00 0.50 693.50 1.50 718.50 1.50
Rotterdam 284.50 1.50 585.50 3.00 607.00 3.00
Houston 309.00 3.00 635.50 6.00 659.00 6.50
Fujairah 198.00 8.00 407.00 16.50 422.00 17.00

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IMO 2050

  1. INTERVIEW: Blue Energy Partners Sees Growing Role for Bunker Firms in GHG Compliance
    Dec 08
    Trine Braathen of Blue Energy Partners discusses ways the shipping industry can improve GHG compliance strategy.
  2. Core Power Sees Maritime Nuclear Bridging Divide Between Decarbonisation Hawks and Doves
    Dec 03
    Core Power CEO Mikal Bøe discusses the pathway to as many as 3,000 ships using nuclear reactors by 2060.
  3. INSIGHT: Delay on IMO Net Zero Framework Risks Greater Industry Fragmentation
    Nov 27
    Emissionlink Managing Director Philippos Ioulianou discusses the risks in allowing emissions regulation to fragment into a region-by-region approach.
  4. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Industry Sees Little Cause for IMO Optimism
    Nov 19
    The shipping and bunkering industries are engaged in soul-searching over what can be salvaged from global decarbonisation efforts after last month's decision to delay.

Top Stories More

  1. FEATURE: Bunkering Services Initiative Seeks to Bring New Delivery Standards to ARA
    Dec 12
    The project has launched as of the start of this month, covering 20% of ARA volumes, with the first barges already loaded and making deliveries.
  2. Bunker One USA Sets Out Cost-Cutting Measures Amid Tight Margins
    Dec 11
    Measures in response to market tightness have included releasing long-term tug and barge charters.
  3. INTERVIEW: Blue Energy Partners Sees Growing Role for Bunker Firms in GHG Compliance
    Dec 08
    Trine Braathen of Blue Energy Partners discusses ways the shipping industry can improve GHG compliance strategy.
  4. INSIGHT: Is ARA Ready for Mandatory MFMs from January 1, 2026?
    Dec 05
    We have not seen strong evidence to suggest that MFM deliveries will adhere to ISO 22192, a mandatory requirement of the Rotterdam bunker licence.
  5. Core Power Sees Maritime Nuclear Bridging Divide Between Decarbonisation Hawks and Doves
    Dec 03
    Core Power CEO Mikal Bøe discusses the pathway to as many as 3,000 ships using nuclear reactors by 2060.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. FEATURE: Bunkering Services Initiative Seeks to Bring New Delivery Standards to ARA
    Dec 12
    The project has launched as of the start of this month, covering 20% of ARA volumes, with the first barges already loaded and making deliveries.
  2. VPS: Fuel Assessment Update of the Mediterranean Emission Control Area
    Dec 08
    Steve Bee of VPS discusses the fuel quality impact so far seen from the Mediterranean ECA, pointing out in particular a rise in ULSFO problems.
  3. INSIGHT: Is ARA Ready for Mandatory MFMs from January 1, 2026?
    Dec 05
    We have not seen strong evidence to suggest that MFM deliveries will adhere to ISO 22192, a mandatory requirement of the Rotterdam bunker licence.
  4. Core Power Sees Maritime Nuclear Bridging Divide Between Decarbonisation Hawks and Doves
    Dec 03
    Core Power CEO Mikal Bøe discusses the pathway to as many as 3,000 ships using nuclear reactors by 2060.
  5. INTERVIEW: FLEX Commodities Adds Walvis Bay Physical Supply Joint Venture
    Nov 27
    The firm's first physical supply operation is in partnership with GAC Investment CC, Managing Partner Rakesh Sharma tells Ship & Bunker.
  6. INSIGHT: Delay on IMO Net Zero Framework Risks Greater Industry Fragmentation
    Nov 27
    Emissionlink Managing Director Philippos Ioulianou discusses the risks in allowing emissions regulation to fragment into a region-by-region approach.
  7. INTERVIEW: New Dan-Bunkering US Chief Sees Oil and Gas as Key to Growth
    Nov 25
    Dan-Bunkering USA currently sells just short of 1 million mt/year of marine fuels in the Americas, and sees oil and gas as a key part of its future growth.
  8. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Industry Sees Little Cause for IMO Optimism
    Nov 19
    The shipping and bunkering industries are engaged in soul-searching over what can be salvaged from global decarbonisation efforts after last month's decision to delay.
  9. ANALYSIS: Singapore October Bunker Sales Dropped 1.5% Year-on-Year
    Nov 14
    Despite a rise in bunker calls, Singapore bunker sales were lower on the year in October.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. Hapag-Lloyd Orders Eight New Methanol-Fuelled Boxships
    Dec 12
    The firm has ordered the eight 4,500 TEU dual-fuelled vessels for delivery between 2028 an.d 2029
  2. Industry Consortium to Explore Methanol Bunkering in the US
    Dec 12
    The consortium is seeking to establish ship-to-ship methanol bunkering in the US, taking on locally produced fuel.
  3. South Korea's First State-Owned Electric Ferry Launched
    Dec 11
    South Korea plans to operate 140 state-owned vessels powered by electricity or alternative marine fuels.
  4. Nordic Countries Launch Second Phase of Zero-Carbon Shipping Roadmap
    Dec 10
    The second phase will aim to identify promising green shipping corridors and move them towards realisation.
  5. India Begins Construction of First Electric Tug, With 50 Planned by 2030
    Dec 10
    16 electric tugboats are initially expected to be deployed across Indian ports by 2027.

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VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 416.50 0.50 646.50 5.00 338.50 1.00
Global 20 Ports Average 462.00 2.00 735.50 3.50 388.00 0.00
Global Average Bunker Price 510.00 3.00 781.00 0.50 405.00 1.00
Singapore 430.50 1.50 638.00 4.50 350.00 0.50
Rotterdam 398.50 1.00 626.00 4.00 344.50 1.50
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