As far back as 1981, long before the word “sustainable” was ever applied to the protection of the planet, VPS marine fuel quality testing (FQT) service was clearly focused on achieving a sustainable global shipping fleet. Even before the existence

As Fuel EU Maritime regulations come into force, EmissionLink, member of the Columbia Group, is helping shipowners take control of their compliance strategy through accurate emissions tracking, AI-powered insights, and stakeholder-aligned data management. While financial penalties under FuelEU will only

A growing group of African, Caribbean, Latin America and Pacific Island (ACP+) climate negotiators kept universal pricing of shipping emissions on the table at International Maritime Organisation (IMO) technical talks in London on Monday and Tuesday this week. However, there

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MEG LR2’s levelled off this week. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index remained around the WS152.5-155 mark all week and a TC20 90kt MEG/UK-Continent assessment managed to hold a touch under $4m.

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As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) charts a new course for the shipping industry, steering it towards a greener future and a net zero destination close to 2050, maritime has a unique opportunity to become a beacon of sustainable progress.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the successful completion of a biodiesel-blended marine fuel (biofuel) bunkering on its capesize bulk carrier, MIDNIGHT DREAM.

In March 2025, the vessel was supplied with about 1,000 tons of biofuel in Singapore, initiating MOL’s first biofuel

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At the end of the 14th week, the global bunker indices (MABUX) maintained a moderate upward trend. The 380 HSFO index increased by 5.94 USD, rising from 503.31 USD/MT last week to 508.53 USD/MT, staying above the 500 USD mark.

Europe’s ports fully support the decarbonisation efforts to be made by shipping companies to get to net-zero by 2050. While it seems that energy efficiency measures, use of onshore power supply and use of transition and renewable/low carbon fuels will

Chris Wright, the US energy secretary, last week explained President Donald Trump’s economic priorities. “He got elected to lower prices for American consumers,” Wright told Bloomberg TV. “You think he’s going to change his mind and say ‘No, I’m in