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The firm provided ammonia fuel training to Woodside's marine team as the industry prepares for ammonia. -
IBIA may intervene to warn against panic buying if concerns over supply disruption become too overblown, its outgoing and incoming chairmen tell Ship & Bunker. -
The class society and flag states forum says the guidelines will support the uptake of WAPS. -
Deal aims to expand electric vessel charging infrastructure across Europe and beyond. -
DNV data shows 45 alternative-capable ships ordered in Q1 2026, compared to 73 a year ago. -
VPS says that no operational issues have been reported from vessels using these fuels so far. -
One of the projectiles caused a fire that has since been extinguished, while the second failed to detonate. -
CEO Jotaro Tamura says crew safety remains the top priority amid ongoing Hormuz disruption. -
India highlights progress on green methanol and hydrogen infrastructure as part of wider port decarbonisation efforts. -
CEO Rolf Habben Jansen says higher bunker costs have primarily driven the increase. -
The 114,000 DWT vessel has been built at Hengli Shipyard in Dalian. -
The funding will support the construction of a methanol dual-fuel vessel set for delivery in 2027. -
Hiring has shifted from routine roles to urgent, specialised needs. -
Meanwhile, more pundits warn of oil heading to the $200 mark. -
Two container ships of Cosco have reportedly safely exited the Strait of Hormuz. -
ICS and ITF held talks with Gulf representatives on seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. -
Kickster says FuelEU pooling prices are declining as participation grows and the compliance market matures. -
Aurelia will preserve the original hull as part of a zero-emission retrofit of a 1956-built tugboat.
Middle East Conflict
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Apr 01IBIA may intervene to warn against panic buying if concerns over supply disruption become too overblown, its outgoing and incoming chairmen tell Ship & Bunker. -
Apr 01One of the projectiles caused a fire that has since been extinguished, while the second failed to detonate. -
Apr 01CEO Jotaro Tamura says crew safety remains the top priority amid ongoing Hormuz disruption. -
Apr 01CEO Rolf Habben Jansen says higher bunker costs have primarily driven the increase. -
Mar 31Two container ships of Cosco have reportedly safely exited the Strait of Hormuz. -
Mar 31ICS and ITF held talks with Gulf representatives on seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. -
Mar 31The firm says the surcharge will remain in place until Brent crude averages below $70/bbl. -
Mar 31The Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi was struck in an Iranian attack at Dubai Port's anchorage late on Monday. -
Mar 30Clarksons Research says only 13 tankers transited the Hormuz Strait last week, up from 10 a week before but down from usual level of 250. -
Mar 30Salalah terminal operations have been paused for 48 hours following the drone attack.
Bunker Demand in Key Markets
In the third quarter of 2025 bunker bemand at key marine fuel hubs advanced 4.3% on a yearly basis, according to the latest market survey of bunker sales volumes in 17 leading global locations.
Bunker Price Forecast - Q1 2026
Quarterly and full year bunker price forcast for 2026 and 2027. Includes forecasts for global average prices, and at the key ports of Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah and Houston.
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Apr 01IBIA may intervene to warn against panic buying if concerns over supply disruption become too overblown, its outgoing and incoming chairmen tell Ship & Bunker.
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Apr 01The outgoing and incoming chairs discuss IBIA's recent evolution and plans for the future, including its new Bunker Buyers' Working Group -
Mar 24CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses plans for the relaunched Tideform platform in an interview with Ship & Bunker. -
Mar 19Analysis from Spotbarge and local market sources reveal significant gains in bunker demand in the wake of the worsening Middle East conflict. -
Mar 18Ships do not run on tons of fuel. They run on energy, writes Fuelsure.
Insights & Analysis More
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Apr 01The outgoing and incoming chairs discuss IBIA's recent evolution and plans for the future, including its new Bunker Buyers' Working Group
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Mar 24CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses plans for the relaunched Tideform platform in an interview with Ship & Bunker.
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Mar 19Analysis from Spotbarge and local market sources reveal significant gains in bunker demand in the wake of the worsening Middle East conflict.
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Mar 18Moeve's Samir Fernández talks to Shinji Umehara, President of NYK Trading. -
Mar 18Ships do not run on tons of fuel. They run on energy, writes Fuelsure.
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Mar 16February's total conventional and biofuel blend sales were still the lowest since June 2025. -
Mar 13The top ten global bunkering firms handled about half of global bunker demand in 2025. -
Mar 12With the EIA now forecasting Brent to average $90.56/bl in Q2, global VLSFO prices are likely to hold over $700/mt in April-June. -
Mar 12Regulators may be tempted to waive sulfur caps for shipping to free up middle distillates for use elsewhere, but the idea would face significant barriers. -
Mar 11The port authority welcomes the standards set by the recently-launched Bunkering Services Initiative, a spokesperson tells Ship & Bunker.
Decarbonisation, Alternative Marine Fuels and Power More
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Apr 01The firm provided ammonia fuel training to Woodside's marine team as the industry prepares for ammonia. -
Apr 01DNV data shows 45 alternative-capable ships ordered in Q1 2026, compared to 73 a year ago. -
Apr 01India highlights progress on green methanol and hydrogen infrastructure as part of wider port decarbonisation efforts. -
Apr 01The 114,000 DWT vessel has been built at Hengli Shipyard in Dalian. -
Apr 01The funding will support the construction of a methanol dual-fuel vessel set for delivery in 2027.
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Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices
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| Global 4 Ports Average | 845.00 | 7.50 | 1558.50 | 19.00 | 715.50 | 5.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 965.00 | 6.50 | 1694.00 | 3.00 | 810.00 | 17.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 1007.50 | 0.50 | 1649.00 | 50.00 | 795.50 | 16.00 |
| Singapore | 867.50 | 10.00 | 1869.50 | 48.00 | 705.00 | 22.50 |
| Rotterdam | 749.00 | 11.00 | 1366.50 | 22.00 | 703.50 | 27.00 |
| Fujairah | 869.00 | 21.50 | 1730.00 | 27.00 | 720.50 | 33.50 |
| Houston | 895.00 | 12.50 | 1267.00 | 75.50 | 732.50 | 60.00 |
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| Gibraltar | 810.50 | 14.50 | - | 763.50 | 25.50 | |
| Hong Kong | 932.00 | 9.00 | 1592.50 | 2.00 | 799.50 | 43.50 |
| Istanbul | 1006.50 | 18.00 | 1515.00 | 55.50 | 868.50 | 17.00 |
| LA / LB | 1164.50 | 6.50 | 1574.00 | 30.50 | 865.50 | 15.50 |
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| New York | 819.00 | 11.00 | 1428.00 | 38.50 | 678.50 | 8.00 |
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| Piraeus | 875.00 | 3.00 | 1508.00 | 16.00 | 760.00 | 15.50 |
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| Global 20 Ports Average | 965.00 | 6.50 | 1694.00 | 3.00 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 845.00 | 7.50 | 1558.50 | 19.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 1007.50 | 0.50 | 1649.00 | 50.00 |
| Singapore | 867.50 | 10.00 | 1869.50 | 48.00 |
| Fujairah | 869.00 | 21.50 | 1730.00 | 27.00 |
| Rotterdam | 749.00 | 11.00 | 1366.50 | 22.00 |
| Houston | 895.00 | 12.50 | 1267.00 | 75.50 |
Bunker Jobs
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Mar 30The company is looking for candidates with 5-10 years of experience in bunkering and marine fuel trading. -
Mar 24The company is looking for candidates with over 10 years of experience in commodity trading or hedge fund environments. -
Mar 20Synthesis Recruitment is looking for candidates for the role with at least five years of bunker trading experience. -
Mar 19The company is looking for candidates with a solid understanding of the Singapore and Far East bunker market -
Mar 13The company is looking for candidates with strong knowledge of the local marine fuel market.
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Apr 01Hiring has shifted from routine roles to urgent, specialised needs. -
Apr 01The outgoing and incoming chairs discuss IBIA's recent evolution and plans for the future, including its new Bunker Buyers' Working Group
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Mar 30Salalah terminal operations have been paused for 48 hours following the drone attack.
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Mar 31The Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi was struck in an Iranian attack at Dubai Port's anchorage late on Monday.
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Apr 01One of the projectiles caused a fire that has since been extinguished, while the second failed to detonate.
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Mar 25Chinese shipping firm restarts Far East shipments to key Gulf countries, but warns conditions remain uncertain. -
Mar 27Sources tell Ship & Bunker that prompt availability remains tight in Singapore, and fuel oil imports from Russia and Brazil have offset the Middle East loss.