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April, 2025
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Mon21Apr	Houthi Capabilities Hit as Iran Pulls Navy from Red Sea: Reports The move could significantly dent Houthi capabilities, as the group may lose vital Iranian naval support just as US forces intensify operations in the region.
Mon21Apr	WSC Urges Constructive Alternatives to USTR's Port Fee Plan World Shipping Council (WSC) says port fees on Chinese vessels could undermine US trade interests.
Mon21Apr	BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Jumps to Two-Week High Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index of prices across 20 leading bunkering ports gained $6/mt to $529.50/mt on Friday, reaching its highest level since April 7.
Fri18Apr	IMO 2028: How Much Will 'Surplus Units' Cost? Initial Ship & Bunker estimates show surplus units generated by the use of FAME B100 may be available for as little as $312/mtCO2e in 2028.
Fri18Apr	New LNG Carrier Joins QatarEnergy's Fleet The LNG carrier features dual-fuel LNG engines from WinGD.
Fri18Apr	US Softens Port Fee Stance on Chinese Vessels Amid Industry Pressure The initial 180-day grace period grants temporary reprieve before charges begin in October.
Fri18Apr	BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rises With Crude Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $2.50/mt to $523.50/mt on Thursday, paring the previous day's $3/mt decline.
Thu17Apr	Banle Group Posts $3.87 Million Loss in 2024 as Expansion Squeezes Margins The company recorded a 600% increase in biofuel bunker sales in 2024.
Thu17Apr	Dry Bulk Ship Orders Down 26% as Economic Uncertainty Looms A combination of factors is driving the slowdown, including elevated newbuild prices, the cost premium for dual-fuel vessels, and lingering questions over future fuel technologies and regulations.
Thu17Apr	BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Slips for First in Five Sessions Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index lost $3/mt to $521/mt on Wednesday, having reached its highest level since April 8 the previous day.

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12May

1UK Sanctions Nearly 100 Tankers Linked to Russian Shadow Fleet

The UK targets nearly 100 Russian shadow fleet tankers to cut Russian funding and protect key infrastructure.
05May

2Potential Shell Acquisition of BP Would Unite Two of Singapore's Largest Bunker Suppliers

BP was listed by the MPA as being in the top ten of its licensed bunker suppliers by volume in 2024, and came in at seventh place in 2023 and sixth in 2022.
12May

3BUNKER JOBS: Hawks Group Seeks Traders in Singapore

The company is looking for candidates for both junior and experienced bunker trader roles in the world's largest marine fuels hub.
05May

4Glander International Bunkering Managing Director for India Steps Down

The executive had worked for Glander since June 2006.
07May

5President Trump Calls End to Red Sea Crisis

"They say they will not be blowing up ships any more, and that's the purpose of what we were doing," President Trump said.
12May

6Statkraft Scales Down Hydrogen Plans Amid Market Uncertainty

The Norwegian firm has decided to stop development of green hydrogen products amid market uncertainty.
06May

7INTERVIEW: How to Navigate the Bunker Job Market in a Downturn

Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses how bunker employees and employers can deal with the job market during a slump in oil prices.
09May

8Freight Rates at Risk if Container Lines Switch to Red Sea Route: Xeneta

Xeneta says a full return of container ships to the Red Sea following a US-Houthi ceasefire could trigger a global collapse in freight rates.
12May

9Monjasa Reevaluates UAE LNG Bunkering on 'Unfavourable Market Conditions'

Monjasa's UAE LNG operation, launched at the start of 2025, is being reevaluated until more favourable market conditions emerge.
12May

10Crude Futures Surge as US and China Cut Tariffs for 90 Days

The US will cut its tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% from 145% previously and China will cut its levies on US goods to 10% from 125% for the next 90 days.

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