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Open-Loop Scrubber Discharge Ban Comes into Force in Three Nordic Countries

Open-Loop Scrubber Discharge Ban Comes into Force in Three Nordic Countries

Denmark, Sweden and Finland have begun enforcing a ban on open-loop scrubber discharges in their waters,
  1. 02Jul
    Meanwhile, U.S. crude stockpiles skyrocket. Read in Full
  2. 02Jul
    Saras now has an expanded fleet with an additional MFM-equipped barge, as well as offering ULSFO for the first time. Read in Full
  3. 02Jul
    The bio-LNG from the terminal will be supplied for bunkering and road transport. Read in Full
  4. 02Jul
    The two ammonia-fuelled vessels are expected to be delivered from 2028. Read in Full
  5. 02Jul
    Lloyd's Register warns that ship operators may face dual climate rules from 2028, unless the EU alters FuelEU to accommodate the IMO's planned Net-Zero Framework. Read in Full
  6. 02Jul
    Bad weather has impacted vessel movements at ports in New South Wales. Read in Full
  7. 02Jul
    GTT and Hudong-Zhonghua aim to boost LNG bunkering vessel efficiency with higher tank pressure. Read in Full
  8. 02Jul
    Bunker vessel BT Don Pancho will continue to serve in Copec's bunkering fleet under a renewed five-year agreement. Read in Full
  9. 02Jul
    Global VLSFO prices have declined over the past week. Read in Full
  10. 02Jul
    Shell supplied 500 mt of bio-LNG to a K Line car carrier at Zeebrugge. Read in Full
  11. 01Jul
    However, OPEC's weekend meeting could make the gains short-lived. Read in Full

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 351.00 6.00 722.50 11.50 749.00 12.00
Rotterdam 333.00 1.00 685.50 2.50 710.50 2.50
Houston 308.00 11.50 633.00 22.50 656.50 24.00
Fujairah 236.00 15.00 486.00 30.00 504.00 31.00

Top Stories More

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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'.
  4. ANALYSIS: Understanding the Global Orderbook in Terms of Conventional & Alternative Bunker Fuel Demand - 2025 Update
    Jun 18
    If nothing else, the current Orderbook indicates the industry does not expect widespread availability of alternative fuels in the foreseeable future.
  5. Carbon Scores Are the New Fuel Specs in the Biofuel Market: PRIO
    Jun 17
    PRIO tells Ship & Bunker it has secured long-term contracts with cruise companies to supply HVO in Lisbon.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. 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.
  2. 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'.
  3. 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.
  4. Jun 23
    Stanley George of VPS discusses how the use of biofuels can affect engine lubrication.
  5. Gibraltar Sees 7% YoY Growth in May Bunker Calls
    Jun 20
    Bunker calls at Gibraltar rose sharply in May to 573, up from 535 a year ago.
  6. ANALYSIS: Understanding the Global Orderbook in Terms of Conventional & Alternative Bunker Fuel Demand - 2025 Update
    Jun 18
    If nothing else, the current Orderbook indicates the industry does not expect widespread availability of alternative fuels in the foreseeable future.
  7. ANALYSIS: Singapore May Bunker Sales Rose to 16-Month High
    Jun 16
    Singapore recorded its highest monthly bunker sales since January 2024 in May, with about 4.83 million mt of bunker fuels sold during the month.
  8. Most Major Hubs Saw Bunker Volumes Decline in Q1
    Jun 13
    Q1's bunker volumes figures confirm the start of what looks to be a difficult year for shipping, with the rare development of demand being down at almost all major hubs.
  9. INSIGHT: Not All Biofuel Bunkers Are Equal - Navigating Carbon Intensity, Compliance, and Cost
    Jun 05
    Marex's Bastien Declercq discusses how biofuel markets are likely to react to the IMO's new GHG regulation.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. Molgas Loads First Bio-LNG from Dunkerque LNG Terminal
    Jul 02
    The bio-LNG from the terminal will be supplied for bunkering and road transport.
  2. BHP Signs Charter Deal with COSCO for Ammonia-Fuelled Bulkers
    Jul 02
    The two ammonia-fuelled vessels are expected to be delivered from 2028.
  3. Double Compliance Looms as IMO and EU Climate Rules Set to Collide: LR
    Jul 02
    Lloyd's Register warns that ship operators may face dual climate rules from 2028, unless the EU alters FuelEU to accommodate the IMO's planned Net-Zero Framework.
  4. Arctic Sisu Explores E-Methanol Plant in Finland for Shipping
    Jul 01
    Commercial production at the Finnish plant could begin in 2028.
  5. Korea and Australia Eye 2029 Launch for Green Shipping Corridor
    Jul 01
    They will conduct a joint feasibility study to establish a green shipping corridor connecting two or more ports using low- or zero-emission fuels and clean technologies.

Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices

VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 511.00 5.00 690.00 8.50 416.50 7.50
Global 20 Ports Average 552.00 1.00 760.50 5.50 465.00 4.00
Global Average Bunker Price 586.50 0.50 803.50 4.50 478.00 2.00
Singapore 526.00 1.50 665.50 4.50 420.50 2.50
Rotterdam 503.00 9.00 681.00 11.50 429.50 4.50
Fujairah 518.50 1.50 727.50 9.50 391.50 23.50
Houston 495.50 6.50 686.00 8.00 424.50 8.50
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Gibraltar 534.50 7.50 - 470.00 1.00
Hong Kong 533.00 5.00 651.00 1.50 457.00 9.00
Istanbul 678.00 1.50 801.00 10.50 564.50 22.50
LA / LB 566.00 3.00 790.00 15.00 473.50 4.00
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