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INTERVIEW: KPI OceanConnect Remains Optimistic Despite 'Market in Flux'

INTERVIEW: KPI OceanConnect Remains Optimistic Despite 'Market in Flux'

CEO Dorthe Bendtsen sees a return to stronger profitability 'in the near future', she tells Ship & Bunker.
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    But Iraq's output disruptions are stoking tightness fears. Read in Full
  2. 18Jul
    Anemoi has developed an in-service performance verification process for wind-assisted propulsion systems. Read in Full
  3. 18Jul
    The 75,259 gross tonne vessel can carry around 6,900 vehicles. Read in Full
  4. 18Jul
    Ships can now take on bunkers at Jebel Ali's J-Charlie anchorage. Read in Full
  5. 18Jul
    All seven ships are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2029. Read in Full
  6. 18Jul
    US lawmakers have reintroduced two bills to curb emissions from shipping, after earlier proposals stalled in Congress. Read in Full
  7. 18Jul
    The carbon capture system attaches itself to the vessel's exhaust pipe to capture emissions while the vessel is at berth. Read in Full
  8. 18Jul
    The employer is described as 'a leading international trading house that's expanding its presence in North America'. Read in Full
  9. 18Jul
    Global VLSFO prices are at their lowest level in more than a month. Read in Full
  10. 18Jul
    New UCL and UMAS report says carbon insetting can support early decarbonisation but warns that focusing too heavily on biofuels could slow progress toward scalable zero-emission fuels. Read in Full
  11. 18Jul
    They aim to build two ammonia-fuelled gas carriers under a new joint venture, with deliveries set for 2028. Read in Full

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 356.00 0.00 732.50 0.00 759.00 0.00
Rotterdam 318.00 0.00 654.00 0.00 678.00 0.00
Houston 301.00 0.00 619.00 0.00 642.00 0.00
Fujairah 232.50 0.00 478.50 0.00 496.00 0.00

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  1. INTERVIEW: KPI OceanConnect Remains Optimistic Despite 'Market in Flux'
    Jul 17
    CEO Dorthe Bendtsen sees a return to stronger profitability 'in the near future', she tells Ship & Bunker.
  2. INTERVIEW: Bunker Holding Makes Progress in Acquisition Plans
    Jul 01
    The firm made an offer on a rival bunker company earlier this year, has been presented with a counter-offer and is now considering it, CEO Keld Demant tells Ship & Bunker.
  3. Bunker Holding Hires Head of New Global Supply Organisation
    Jun 26
    Mikkel Kannegaard has joined Bunker Holding as head of its newly established global supply organisation as of this month.
  4. Bunker Holding Reports Lowest Pre-Tax Earnings Since 2017/18
    Jun 24
    The firm's pre-tax profit from continuing operations was down by 63.8% from 2023/24 in what it characterises as 'a very demanding year'.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. INTERVIEW: KPI OceanConnect Remains Optimistic Despite 'Market in Flux'
    Jul 17
    CEO Dorthe Bendtsen sees a return to stronger profitability 'in the near future', she tells Ship & Bunker.
  2. HSFO Demand Lifts Rotterdam Q2 Bunker Sales as VLSFO Shrinks
    Jul 16
    Rotterdam's bunker sales grew marginally in Q2.
  3. ANALYSIS: Singapore Bunker Sales Drop in 1H 2025 on Lower VLSFO Demand
    Jul 15
    About 26.73 million mt of bunker fuel was sold in the first half of 2025, down by 0.9% from last year.
  4. Panama Bunker Sales Fall for Third Consecutive Month in June
    Jul 14
    About 431,147 mt of bunker fuels were supplied in Panama in June, down by 4.9% from the previous month.
  5. VIEWPOINT: Long Non-Compete Clauses Unfairly Victimise Older Employees
    Jul 09
    Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses the use of non-compete clauses in the bunker trader job market.
  6. VPS: A Stack of Reasons for Continuous Emissions Monitors in Shipping
    Jul 08
    Chris Briggs of VPS Emsys discusses the growing need for continuous emissions monitoring systems in the shipping industry.
  7. INTERVIEW: Bunker Holding Makes Progress in Acquisition Plans
    Jul 01
    The firm made an offer on a rival bunker company earlier this year, has been presented with a counter-offer and is now considering it, CEO Keld Demant tells Ship & Bunker.
  8. Bunker Holding Reports Lowest Pre-Tax Earnings Since 2017/18
    Jun 24
    The firm's pre-tax profit from continuing operations was down by 63.8% from 2023/24 in what it characterises as 'a very demanding year'.
  9. Real Power Versus Corporate Titles: A Dichotomy?
    Jun 24
    Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses where power really lies in a bunker organisation.
  10. Jun 23
    Stanley George of VPS discusses how the use of biofuels can affect engine lubrication.

Yemen & Red Sea Attacks

  1. Houthi Strikes Lead to Second Ship Sinking in Red Sea This Week
    Jul 10
    15 crew members are missing from the bulk carrier, with some reportedly being kidnapped by the Houthis.
  2. IMO Chief Urges Dialogue as Red Sea Attacks Reignite After Lull
    Jul 09
    Arsenio Dominguez calls for intensified diplomatic efforts after strikes on Magic Seas and Eternity C mark the first Red Sea attacks since October.
  3. Houthis Claim Attacked Bulk Carrier Has Sunk in Red Sea
    Jul 08
    Houthis say they will continue to attack ships with any links to Israel.
  4. UK Reports New Ship Attack in Red Sea
    Jul 07
    The ship came under attack 51 nautical miles west of Al Hudaydah at 4:34 PM UTC on Monday.
  5. Ship Abandoned in Red Sea After Attack Causes Fire on Board
    Jul 06
    The ship came under attack about 51 nautical miles south-west of Al Hudaydah in Yemen at about 11:25 AM UTC on Sunday.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. K Line Takes Delivery of LNG-Fuelled Car Carrier
    Jul 18
    The 75,259 gross tonne vessel can carry around 6,900 vehicles.
  2. Taiwan's Yang Ming Orders Seven Dual-fuel LNG Boxships
    Jul 18
    All seven ships are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2029.
  3. US Lawmakers Reintroduce Two Bills to Eliminate Shipping Emissions
    Jul 18
    US lawmakers have reintroduced two bills to curb emissions from shipping, after earlier proposals stalled in Congress.
  4. Carbon Insetting Can Bridge Pre-2028 IMO Gap, But Biofuel Reliance Could Backfire
    Jul 18
    New UCL and UMAS report says carbon insetting can support early decarbonisation but warns that focusing too heavily on biofuels could slow progress toward scalable zero-emission fuels.
  5. Navigator and Amon to Build Ammonia-Fuelled Gas Carriers
    Jul 18
    They aim to build two ammonia-fuelled gas carriers under a new joint venture, with deliveries set for 2028.

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VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 510.50 2.50 723.50 15.50 428.00 5.50
Global 20 Ports Average 550.50 0.00 776.50 8.00 467.00 4.50
Global Average Bunker Price 588.00 2.00 816.00 6.00 479.00 4.50
Singapore 519.50 0.50 696.00 15.50 417.50 4.00
Rotterdam 507.50 1.00 727.50 18.50 440.00 5.00
Fujairah 514.00 4.00 747.50 10.00 408.50 10.00
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