Singapore and Malaysia

Bunker demand in Singapore has been good so far this week, according to a source. VLSFO delivery times now vary significantly by supplier — some can meet orders within eight days, while others require bookings nearly two weeks

Condition monitoring specialist CM Technologies (CMT) has warned that the recent spike in fuel quality problems at major bunkering hubs is creating fresh operational risks for shipowners and underlines the need for more rigorous real-time monitoring on board.

Reports from Bureau

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LR2
LR2 freight in the MEG improved gently again this week. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index went from WS150.28 to WS156.78. A TC20 90kt MEG/UK-Continent trip also climbed up $259,375 to $4.23 million.
West of Suez, Mediterranean/East LR2’s ended

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For purposes of certainty, under English Law, it is assumed that time-related stipulations in commercial contracts are to be construed strictly. However, the typical contractual provisions as to time differ between commodity sale contracts and charter parties, often leading

North America

Bunker fuel availability is steady in Houston, and port conditions remain normal. There is some barge congestion reported at the port over the past week, which has led to delay in delivery of HSFO.

Suppliers are now recommending to book

U.S. imports of biodiesel and renewable diesel significantly decreased in the first half of 2025 (1H25) compared with the same period in previous years. This decline is primarily due to the loss of tax credits for imported biofuels and generally

At the close of the 36th week, the global bunker indices MABUX maintained their moderate upward trend. The 380 HSFO index rose by USD 5.57, from USD 461.51/MT the previous week to USD 467.08/MT. The VLSFO index gained USD 6.92,

VPS, through its fuel quality testing service, witnessed a high number of elevated catfine (Aluminium + Silicon) levels in Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oils (VLSFO) across East Coast USA, Singapore, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Algeciras and Port Louis, between the 11th-31st August

DNV’s new report, Ammonia in Shipping: Tracing the Emergence of a New Fuel, addresses the key barriers to the uptake of ammonia and outlines a two-phase pathway for its widespread adoption in shipping. The first phase would see the building,

Independent research and energy intelligence firm Rystad Energy has published the results of a landmark study on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the LNG bunker supply chain, commissioned by SEA-LNG. This is the most accurate and up-to-date certified data on LNG as