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EU Proposes Adding 118 Ships to Russian Sanctions List

EU Proposes Adding 118 Ships to Russian Sanctions List

The EU's new sanctions plan targets 118 ships and oil buyers in third countries, including China.
  1. 22Sep
    The deal will see sustainable biofuels power most of Henkel's ocean freight in 2025. Read in Full
  2. 22Sep
    Everllence says its ammonia dual-fuel engine has gained traction since testing began. Read in Full
  3. 22Sep
    The vessel will be built by PaxOcean with delivery scheduled in 2028. Read in Full
  4. 22Sep
    Panama joins 31 European countries and the European Commission in pressing for fund rules to be agreed by 2026. Read in Full
  5. 22Sep
    The wind-assisted patrol vessel is set for deployment in the Bay of Biscay. Read in Full
  6. 22Sep
    The bunkering supports MOL's biofuel push under its decarbonisation plan. Read in Full
  7. 22Sep
    US port fees targeting Chinese vessels and operators will come into force from October 14. Read in Full
  8. 19Sep
    Meanwhile, India resumes buying crude from Russia despite U.S. criticisms. Read in Full
  9. 19Sep
    US bunkering locations appear to be the hardest-hit so far by tariff tensions, according to the latest volumes survey from Ship & Bunker and 2050 Marine Energy. Read in Full
  10. 19Sep
    Angus Offer has joined the company as general manager for Australia in Perth, while Sophia Pan has joined Dan-Bunkering as a senior fuel supplier in Melbourne. Read in Full

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 331.00 2.50 681.00 5.00 706.00 5.50
Rotterdam 287.00 1.00 590.00 1.50 611.50 1.50
Houston 332.50 5.00 684.00 10.50 709.00 11.00
Fujairah 212.50 6.50 437.50 13.00 453.50 13.50

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Quarterly and full year bunker price forcast for 2025 and 2026. Includes forecasts for global average prices, and at the key ports of Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah and Houston.

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  1. Bunker Demand: Major Hubs Average 3.9% Gain Despite Tariffs
    Sep 19
    US bunkering locations appear to be the hardest-hit so far by tariff tensions, according to the latest volumes survey from Ship & Bunker and 2050 Marine Energy.
  2. Peninsula Launches South Africa Physical Supply Collaboration
    Sep 16
    The firm has established its new Algoa Bay operation in collaboration with local logistics and bunker barge company Linsen Nambi.
  3. US Threatens Increased Tariffs if IMO 2028 Framework is Adopted: Report
    Sep 04
    The Trump administration is considering using tariffs, visa restrictions and port levies as a means of encouraging opposition to the deal.
  4. VPS: A Global Pandemic of High Cat-fines in Marine Fuel
    Sep 04
    Steve Bee of VPS discusses recent high levels of cat-fines found in VLSFO samples at ports around the world.
  5. Dan-Bunkering Faces Bribery Allegation in US Legal Fight With Former Staff
    Aug 29
    Dan-Bunkering has denied an allegation of 'commercial bribery' raised in a lawsuit involving two former US employees over alleged breach of contract.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. Bunker Demand: Major Hubs Average 3.9% Gain Despite Tariffs
    Sep 19
    US bunkering locations appear to be the hardest-hit so far by tariff tensions, according to the latest volumes survey from Ship & Bunker and 2050 Marine Energy.
  2. Fujairah August Bunker Sales Rise to Four-Month High
    Sep 17
    Bunker sales in Fujairah grew for the second consecutive month in August.
  3. ANALYSIS: Singapore August Bunker Sales Climb 8.5% Year-on-Year
    Sep 15
    August VLSFO sales in Singapore were the highest level since October 2024.
  4. INSIGHT: Maritime Leaders Must Act Now to Meet Climate Targets
    Sep 15
    Jari Yli-Tolppa of Elomatic sets out the need for urgent action to drive shipping's energy transition.
  5. Panama August Bunker Sales Jump 8.2% On the Month
    Sep 11
    August VLSFO sales in Panama were the highest since March 2025.
  6. INSIGHT: Med ECA Impacts, Now and Next
    Sep 10
    Glander International Bunkering discusses the impact of the ongoing rollout of sulfur ECAs around the world.
  7. INSIGHT: The Contractual Pitfalls of FuelEU Maritime
    Sep 05
    Julien Rabeux of West of England P&I Club discusses the contractual considerations to make when analysing the FuelEU Maritime regulation.
  8. VPS: A Global Pandemic of High Cat-fines in Marine Fuel
    Sep 04
    Steve Bee of VPS discusses recent high levels of cat-fines found in VLSFO samples at ports around the world.
  9. INSIGHT: The Importance of Respect in the Bunker Industry
    Sep 03
    Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses the advantages for bunker companies in creating a culture of respect among their staff.

Yemen & Red Sea Attacks

  1. UKMTO Reports 'Suspicious Activity' in Red Sea
    Sep 05
    The incident happened about 178 nautical miles north-west of Al Hudaydah early on Thursday morning.
  2. Houthis Claim Attack on Boxship in Red Sea
    Sep 03
    AIS data shows MSC Aby arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday, with no independent confirmation of the claimed attack.
  3. Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Tanker in Red Sea
    Sep 01
    Houthis claim the missile directly hit the tanker, Scarlet Ray.
  4. UKMTO Reports Potential Ship Attack in Red Sea
    Sep 01
    The incident happened about 40 nautical miles south-west of Yanbu at 5:30 UTC on Sunday.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. DEME Places Order for Methanol-Ready Offshore Construction Ship
    Sep 22
    The vessel will be built by PaxOcean with delivery scheduled in 2028.
  2. K Line Subsidiary Orders Electric Tugboat for 2027 Deployment
    Sep 19
    Battery-powered tug to join Tokuyama-Kudamatsu port operations in 2027.
  3. ABP-Backed Bio-Methanol Project Gets Government Funding
    Sep 19
    Associated British Ports is supporting a UK project to trial green methanol technology for shipping.
  4. IMO Agrees on Interim Guidelines for the Use of Hydrogen as Marine Fuel
    Sep 19
    The interim guidelines were finalised during IMO's sub committee meeting earlier this month.
  5. POSCO and Korea Southern Power Join Forces on LNG Bunkering from 2027
    Sep 19
    South Korea is moving to reduce its ships' reliance on overseas LNG bunkering by promoting local supply.

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VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 476.50 5.50 691.00 5.00 399.50 1.00
Global 20 Ports Average 520.50 3.50 765.50 6.50 441.50 2.50
Global Average Bunker Price 552.50 12.00 805.50 3.00 459.50 2.00
Singapore 485.00 5.50 673.00 7.00 410.50 0.00
Rotterdam 459.00 0.50 680.50 2.00 398.00 5.00
Fujairah 482.00 8.00 729.50 4.50 388.00 2.00
Houston 481.00 6.00 682.00 10.00 401.00 1.00
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Hong Kong 507.50 1.50 669.50 1.00 425.50 0.50
Istanbul 609.50 13.00 763.50 11.00 521.50 10.00
LA / LB 524.50 6.50 816.50 2.00 430.50 2.50
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