Maritime freight plays a key role in global trade. According to the IMO (International Maritime Organization), about 80-90% of global trade is carried out by this service. Maritime shipping not only connects markets from different continents but also plays an

Northwest Europe

Prompt availability of HSFO and VLSFO remains tight in the ARA hub, requiring lead times of up to seven days for both grades. Supply of LSMGO is comparatively better, with recommended lead times of 3-5 days.

The ARA's independently held

Singapore and Malaysia

VLSFO availability has improved in Singapore. Recommended lead times for the grade has reduced from 7–11 days last week, to 4–8 days now. HSFO lead times have increased from 10–12 days to up to 13 days, while LSMGO

Effective management strategies and insights for evolving fuel use.

Back in 2020, the IMO 2020 regulations, which reduced the global upper limit on the sulphur content of ships’ fuel oil from 3.5% to 0.50%, posed significant challenges for the marine industry.

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LR2
The MEG LR2’s continued their downward trajectory this week, a fall of WS11.11 pushed the TC1 75kt MEG/Japan route to WS126.39, then looking West the TC20 90kt MEG/UK-Continent fell by $415,625 publishing at $3.45M.
West of the Suez on

Managing fuel storage and segregation is a delicate dance on tanker vessels. The typical fuel grades carried include Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), Marine Gas Oil (MGO), and increasingly, biofuel blends like B30 (30% biofuel, 70% conventional fuel). However,

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Northwest Europe

Prompt supply of HSFO is still tight in the ARA hub, a trader said, recommending lead times of 5-7 days for full coverage from suppliers. VLSFO and LSMGO availability is relatively better, with lead times of 3-5 days.

The ARA's

Over the fifth week, the MABUX global bunker indices experienced a sustained decline. The 380 HSFO index dropped by 7.03 USD, decreasing from 540.17 USD/MT the previous week to 533.14 USD/MT. The VLSFO index fell by 4.89 USD, from 625.50