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Scrubber-fitted vessels are increasingly considering Pakistan for bunkering ," Zishan Arshad, Director at Orion Bunkers DMCC, tells Ship & Bunker. -
Alphaliner says the backlog has not eased from last week as security risks continue to deter ships from transiting the key waterway. -
The boxship came under attack about 25 nautical miles northwest of Ras Al Khaimah early this morning. -
The operation also marked the first SIMOPS green methanol bunkering in Hong Kong. -
Iverson eFuels has cancelled the project due to uncertainty over the grid power supply for the project. -
The company has committed over $500 million to build six dual-fuel-ready container ships. -
Smaller craft capable of carrying two to three mines each are reportedly being used for the operation. -
One analyst says trading this week has been grossly driven by overreaction. -
The two vessels were arrested in Singapore waters last week. -
CPC says vessels must take on bunker stems within 11 days from order confirmation under new temporary rules. -
The incident was reported at 36 nautical miles north of Abu Dhabi at 08:00 UTC today. -
The company plans to induct another new VLCC later this month. -
The dual-fuel vessel will be deployed on the South China-US Southeast route. -
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has condemned attacks on seafarers and urged respect for freedom of navigation. -
Shubh Jaiswal has joined the company as a bunker trader in Dubai as of this month -
The two cable repair vessels are being built at Colombo, with delivery expected in 2028 and 2029. -
The project will assess the feasibility of nuclear-powered electric propulsion for a 16,000 TEU container vessel. -
The US says the $20 billion war-risk reinsurance scheme aims to restore confidence in trade through the Strait of Hormuz during tensions with Iran.
Middle East Conflict
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Mar 11Alphaliner says the backlog has not eased from last week as security risks continue to deter ships from transiting the key waterway. -
Mar 11The boxship came under attack about 25 nautical miles northwest of Ras Al Khaimah early this morning. -
Mar 10Smaller craft capable of carrying two to three mines each are reportedly being used for the operation. -
Mar 10The incident was reported at 36 nautical miles north of Abu Dhabi at 08:00 UTC today. -
Mar 10IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has condemned attacks on seafarers and urged respect for freedom of navigation. -
Mar 10The US says the $20 billion war-risk reinsurance scheme aims to restore confidence in trade through the Strait of Hormuz during tensions with Iran. -
Mar 10Sources tell Ship & Bunker that they are urging customers to float their bunker enquiries as soon as possible. -
Mar 09Bunker prices have climbed to multi-year highs amid middle East conflict. -
Mar 09The Singapore market is indicating prices at the highest level since 2022. -
Mar 09Sources tell Ship & Bunker that barge loadings have been suspended following the Sunday incident.
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Mar 11Ship & Bunker talks to WinGD's Andrea Lazzaro for an engine manufacturer's perspective on the alternative fuels landscape in 2026. -
Mar 10Smaller craft capable of carrying two to three mines each are reportedly being used for the operation.
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Mar 09It has previously been suggested the IMO NZF delay had ship owners shifting back to oil bunkers.
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Mar 06Singapore trading sources describe a market fraught with tension, concerned over what appears to be an imminent shortage of supplies for this market. -
Mar 05While 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%.
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Mar 11Ship & Bunker talks to WinGD's Andrea Lazzaro for an engine manufacturer's perspective on the alternative fuels landscape in 2026.
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Mar 09It has previously been suggested the IMO NZF delay had ship owners shifting back to oil bunkers.
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Mar 06Singapore trading sources describe a market fraught with tension, concerned over what appears to be an imminent shortage of supplies for this market.
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Mar 06Ship & Bunker readers say intense competition in major bunkering hubs is the main factor expected to pressure margins this year. -
Mar 05While 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%.
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Mar 03Shipowners would be looking for an LNG premium of 15-20% to MGO before switching back to oil, a market source tells Ship & Bunker. -
Mar 03A total of 15 bunker operations were observed on Monday, and a further four on Tuesday morning, Spotbarge's Sebastiaan Kosman tells Ship & Bunker. -
Mar 03After three days of the conflict in the Middle East following strikes on Iran, uncertainty is increasing on what comes next. -
Mar 03Sanctions compliance is a growing problem for the bunker industry where digital services can help, SanctionCheck CEO James Casey tells Ship & Bunker. -
Mar 02Fujairah's market - reliant on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz for its demand - is largely on hold until clarity emerges, local sources tell Ship & Bunker.
Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More
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Mar 11Iverson eFuels has cancelled the project due to uncertainty over the grid power supply for the project. -
Mar 11The company has committed over $500 million to build six dual-fuel-ready container ships. -
Mar 11Ship & Bunker talks to WinGD's Andrea Lazzaro for an engine manufacturer's perspective on the alternative fuels landscape in 2026.
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Mar 10The dual-fuel vessel will be deployed on the South China-US Southeast route. -
Mar 10The two cable repair vessels are being built at Colombo, with delivery expected in 2028 and 2029.
Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices
| VLSFO | MGO | IFO380 | ||||
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| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 853.00 | 57.00 | 1282.50 | 108.50 | 754.50 | 103.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 907.00 | 22.00 | 1285.00 | 45.00 | 805.50 | 80.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 861.50 | 20.00 | 1255.00 | 6.00 | 712.00 | 40.50 |
| Singapore | 1050.50 | 65.50 | 1596.00 | 172.00 | 968.50 | 104.50 |
| Rotterdam | 726.00 | 46.50 | 1068.00 | 94.50 | 702.00 | 65.50 |
| Fujairah | 918.00 | 57.50 | 1350.50 | 60.50 | 824.50 | 99.50 |
| Houston | 718.50 | 57.00 | 1115.00 | 107.50 | 522.50 | 146.00 |
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| Gibraltar | 705.00 | 156.50 | - | 696.00 | 120.50 | |
| Hong Kong | 1031.00 | 52.50 | 1339.50 | 81.50 | 922.00 | 105.50 |
| Istanbul | 854.50 | 74.50 | 1157.00 | 205.50 | 714.00 | 103.00 |
| LA / LB | 966.00 | 26.00 | 1119.50 | 112.00 | 815.50 | 43.50 |
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| New York | 682.50 | 65.00 | 1130.00 | 122.50 | 596.50 | 42.50 |
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| Piraeus | 789.50 | 46.00 | 1098.50 | 152.00 | 709.50 | 106.00 |
| Santos | 1100.00 | 228.00 | 1373.00 | 327.00 | - | |
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| VLSFO | MGO | |||
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| Global 20 Ports Average | 907.00 | 22.00 | 1285.00 | 45.00 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 853.00 | 57.00 | 1282.50 | 108.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 861.50 | 20.00 | 1255.00 | 6.00 |
| Singapore | 1050.50 | 65.50 | 1596.00 | 172.00 |
| Fujairah | 918.00 | 57.50 | 1350.50 | 60.50 |
| Rotterdam | 726.00 | 46.50 | 1068.00 | 94.50 |
| Houston | 718.50 | 57.00 | 1115.00 | 107.50 |
Bunker Jobs
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Mar 06The company is looking for candidates with experience in the bunker industry and good command of English. -
Mar 06The company is seeking to hire bunker traders in Singapore and Seoul, and a senior bunker trader in Dubai. -
Feb 27The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of three years of experience in bunker trading and sales. -
Feb 27The company is looking for candidates with at least five years of experience in marine fuel procurement. -
Feb 19The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of two years of hands-on experience in bunker operations.
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Mar 11The boxship came under attack about 25 nautical miles northwest of Ras Al Khaimah early this morning.
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Mar 09Sources tell Ship & Bunker that barge loadings have been suspended following the Sunday incident.
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Mar 10Sources tell Ship & Bunker that they are urging customers to float their bunker enquiries as soon as possible.
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Mar 11Ship & Bunker talks to WinGD's Andrea Lazzaro for an engine manufacturer's perspective on the alternative fuels landscape in 2026.
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Mar 09Bunker prices have climbed to multi-year highs amid middle East conflict.
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Mar 06Singapore trading sources describe a market fraught with tension, concerned over what appears to be an imminent shortage of supplies for this market.
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Mar 10The incident was reported at 36 nautical miles north of Abu Dhabi at 08:00 UTC today.