August, 2025
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Wed06Aug
Michael Schaap of Titan Clean Fuels discusses the need not to view LNG, LBM and e-methane in isolation, but as a combination.
INSIGHT: LNG/LBM/E-Methane, A Titanic Trio
Wed06Aug
Another 49,800 dwt methanol-fuelled tanker will be delivered next year.
Hafnia-Socatra JV Adds Third Methanol-Fuelled Ship for TotalEnergies Charter
Tue05Aug
Analysts doubt that Trump's proposed sanctions against Russia will have any impact.
Oil Incurs More Losses As OPEC Resolve Trumps Russia Deadline
Tue05Aug
Steve Bee and Rahul Choudhuri of VPS highlight a recent case where contaminated bunkers led to a loss of propulsion and a safety risk to the vessel and crew.
VPS: Crew Safety Endangered in the Wake of Bunker Failures
Tue05Aug
The US recently sanctioned more than 50 vessels alleged to be linked to Iranian oil trade.
Panama Delists 17 US-Sanctioned Ships from Its Registry
Tue05Aug
Global VLSFO prices dropped sharply on Monday.
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to One-Week Low
Tue05Aug
Total intra-EU fuel and compliance costs are forecast to rise by 5.9% from the 2025 year-to-date average to $829.94 per tonne of VLSFO in 2026.
ANALYSIS: 2026 Regulatory Cost Increase Far Outweighs Projected Bunker-Price Drop
Mon04Aug
Meanwhile, analysts try to predict the impact of Trump's Russia sanctions.
OPEC's Output Boost Causes Oil To Drop - But The Cartel Could Reverse Course
Mon04Aug
Peter van den Boomgaard and Steve Bee of VPS discuss the importance of quantity surveys in bunker procurement.
VPS: The Power of Precision Bunker Quantity Surveys
Mon04Aug
Barcelona and Shanghai ports will develop a green shipping corridor and expand cooperation on digitalisation, sustainability, and cruise operations.
Barcelona and Shanghai Ports Sign Green Corridor and Digitalisation Agreement