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New Bunker Supplier Sea Leader Adds e-BDNs to Service

New Bunker Supplier Sea Leader Adds e-BDNs to Service

The company is preparing to roll the service out to all of its customers over the next two or three months, a Sea Leader representative tells Ship & Bunker.
  1. 26Mar
    Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $3/mt to $555.50/mt on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since March 6. Read in Full
  2. 26Mar
    The firm has received its first 9,000 TEU methanol-fuelled container ship in nearly two years from the date of order. Read in Full
  3. 26Mar
    The duo will work together to verify and validate hydrogen storage systems for use in shipping. Read in Full
  4. 26Mar
    The company is looking for candidates with at least five years of experience in bunker procurement. Read in Full
  5. 26Mar
    ZIM could be among the hardest-hit container lines if the proposed US fees on Chinese-built ships are implemented. Read in Full
  6. 25Mar
    Meanwhile, Trump's pressure on Venezuela spooks China. Read in Full
  7. 25Mar
    The engines will incorporate Wärtsilä's new technology to minimise methane slip during LNG operation. Read in Full
  8. 25Mar
    River cruises will need to connect to shore power at the newly launched pier in Ghent. Read in Full
  9. 25Mar
    Singapore's transport minister said the MPA is launching applications for methanol bunker licenses in the port of Singapore. Read in Full
  10. 25Mar
    The order is worth $13.8 million with delivery scheduled in 2029. Read in Full
  11. 25Mar
    A company spokesperson tells Ship & Bunker the second barge Vemaharmony will start operations next month along with Spabunker Cuarenta. Read in Full

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 383.00 3.00 787.50 8.50 816.50 9.00
Rotterdam 398.50 1.50 819.50 33.00 849.50 34.50
Houston 357.50 1.00 735.00 27.50 762.00 28.50
Fujairah 250.00 4.50 514.00 11.50 533.00 11.50

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  1. ANALYSIS: Singapore February Bunker Sales Drop to 21-Month Low
    Mar 14
    If year-to-date sales were replicated over the rest of 2025, this year's total for Singapore would reach 51.42 million mt, down by 5.6% from 2024's record high.
  2. Bunker One Enters New York Market With Element Alpha Storage Acquisition
    Mar 05
    The firm has signed a deal to acquire the New York Harbor storage position of Element Alpha as of March 1.
  3. Market Share of World's Largest Bunker Companies Slipped in 2024
    Mar 05
    Ship & Bunker's Top Ten Bunker Companies for 2025 report shows the sales volumes of the top firms gained 2.2% to about 119.8 million mt last year.
  4. IE Week: Bunker Industry Seen as 'Rabbit in Headlights' Amid 2025 Uncertainty
    Mar 04
    Facing a wide array of changes and uncertainties in 2025, the bunker industry appears to be taking a pause for thought at the start of the year.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. ANALYSIS: Singapore February Bunker Sales Drop to 21-Month Low
    Mar 14
    If year-to-date sales were replicated over the rest of 2025, this year's total for Singapore would reach 51.42 million mt, down by 5.6% from 2024's record high.
  2. Market Share of World's Largest Bunker Companies Slipped in 2024
    Mar 05
    Ship & Bunker's Top Ten Bunker Companies for 2025 report shows the sales volumes of the top firms gained 2.2% to about 119.8 million mt last year.
  3. IE Week: Bunker Industry Seen as 'Rabbit in Headlights' Amid 2025 Uncertainty
    Mar 04
    Facing a wide array of changes and uncertainties in 2025, the bunker industry appears to be taking a pause for thought at the start of the year.
  4. Methane Slip is Growing Decarbonisation Threat for Shipping: VPS
    Feb 26
    VPS Decarbonisation Advisor Emilian Buksak discusses the methane slip issue in relation to using LNG as an alternative marine fuel.

Yemen & Red Sea Attacks

  1. Leaked Conversation Reveals Trump Administration Divide on Houthi Strikes: Report
    Mar 25
    Vice President JD Vance reportedly sees Houthi attacks on commercial shipping as more of a problem for Europe than the US.
  2. Red Sea Tensions Keep Container Idle Fleet Near Historic Lows
    Mar 19
    With Red Sea tensions escalating again following US strikes, vessel diversions are expected to keep the container market tight.
  3. Ships to Keep Rerouting Around Africa This Summer as US Hits Houthis: Container Expert
    Mar 18
    The US military has stated it will continue striking Houthi targets in Yemen, likely forcing ships to keep rerouting away from the Suez Canal.
  4. Houthis Renew Threats on Israeli Ships Amid Gaza Aid Crisis
    Mar 12
    Houthis vow to resume attacks on Israeli ships in the Red Sea as Gaza aid deadline expires.
  5. US Formally Designates Houthi Movement as Terrorist Organisation
    Mar 04
    The designation is being made over the movement's activities threatening the security of American citizens and personnel in the Middle East, the safety of its regional partners and the stability of global maritime trade.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. Rux Energy Partners Bureau Veritas for Hydrogen Storage Certification
    Mar 26
    The duo will work together to verify and validate hydrogen storage systems for use in shipping.
  2. PowerCell Wins First Order for Methanol-Powered Fuel Cells
    Mar 25
    The order is worth $13.8 million with delivery scheduled in 2029.
  3. Vinssen's Fuel Cell System Gets Class Approval
    Mar 21
    Type approval from RINA will help accelerate the development of fuel cell systems for maritime applications.
  4. HD KSOE and DNV Explore Carbon Capture with Fuel Cells
    Mar 20
    The firms are seeking to integrate carbon capture technology with fuel cell systems onboard ships.
  5. Lomarlabs Partners Newlight to Accelerate Hydrogen Retrofitting in Shipping
    Mar 20
    The duo aims to retrofit conventional diesel engines to operate on a hydrogen-diesel marine mix.

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VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 517.50 2.00 679.00 3.50 456.50 0.50
Global 20 Ports Average 555.50 3.00 754.50 3.50 492.50 2.00
Global Average Bunker Price 598.50 1.00 784.50 3.00 508.50 1.00
Singapore 522.50 3.00 649.50 2.50 470.00 3.00
Rotterdam 498.00 1.50 647.50 7.00 453.50 2.00
Fujairah 519.50 4.50 746.00 2.50 465.50 2.00
Houston 529.00 1.00 672.00 0.00 438.00 0.50
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