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Bunker Industry Stakeholders Voice Strong Opposition to Adoption of IMO Net-Zero Framework

Bunker Industry Stakeholders Voice Strong Opposition to Adoption of IMO Net-Zero Framework

NSI recently surveyed its maritime-industry clients for their views on the IMO's proposed framework .
  1. 07Nov
    Meanwhile, analysts contemplate the possibility of a U.S. invasion of Venezuela. Read in Full
  2. 07Nov
    Mandy Wong previously worked for World Fuel Services for about 12 years. Read in Full
  3. 07Nov
    The fuel cells produced at the plant will be supplied to sectors including shipping. Read in Full
  4. 07Nov
    The 174,000 m3 ship was built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. Read in Full
  5. 07Nov
    The new director previously worked for Dan-Bunkering since August 2013, serving in the role of chief commercial officer since September 2021. Read in Full
  6. 07Nov
    Global VLSFO prices sank for a third day on Thursday. Read in Full
  7. 07Nov
    They will replace the two ageing ships built for the firm in the 1980s. Read in Full
  8. 07Nov
    Military authorities have reported the first successful hijack of a commercial ship off Somalia since May 2024. Read in Full
  9. 07Nov
    The partnership aims to close a $200 billion green finance gap and boost investment in sustainable port infrastructure. Read in Full
  10. 07Nov
    This will be Wattlab's second project to install a solar power system on a seagoing vessel. Read in Full

Bunker Price Forecast - Q4 2025

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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Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 342.50 3.50 705.00 8.00 730.50 8.00
Rotterdam 285.50 0.50 587.50 1.50 609.00 1.50
Houston 317.50 1.00 653.00 2.50 677.00 2.50
Fujairah 208.00 0.50 428.00 1.50 443.50 1.50

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  1. European Biofuel Bunker Demand to Retain Momentum Despite IMO Delay: CSC Commodities
    Oct 21
    EU regulations are likely to continue delivering growth to global biofuel demand, Bastien Declercq of CSC Commodities tells Ship & Bunker.
  2. Intercargo: IMO Needs to Find 'Realistic, Practical and Globally Workable' GHG Plan
    Oct 21
    The IMO now needs to engage with industry to find a way through after last week's setback, according to dry bulk shipping group Intercargo.
  3. IMO NZF Opponents' Reasoning 'Had Very Little to Do With Shipping'
    Oct 20
    Bunker Holding's Maria Skipper Schwenn said the firm will continue to support the IMO's NZF.
  4. IBIA Sees Need for 'Diplomatic Scars' to Heal at IMO After NZF Delay
    Oct 20
    IBIA had not expected the IMO's NZF to be delayed, and remains supportive of efforts to decarbonise shipping at a global level.
  5. IMO's MEPC Meeting Votes to Delay Adoption of Net-Zero Framework
    Oct 17
    57 delegations voted to delay, 49 countries opposed the motion and 21 abstained.
  6. INSIGHT: How Will The EU React to the IMO Net-Zero Framework?
    Oct 15
    Dr Richard Burchill of UNUCRIS and R. Tim Eestermans of MacroScope Strategies discuss the potential interaction between EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations.
  7. INSIGHT: How Carbon Pricing Will Reshape Global Bunkering
    Oct 15
    Matthis Pasche of Glander International Bunkering discusses developments in GHG regulation for the shipping industry.
  8. US Warns of Visa Restrictions and Sanctions for Countries Backing IMO 2028 Deal
    Oct 11
    The US has been a longstanding opponent of the IMO 2028 deal, and has repeatedly threatened reprisals against countries supporting it.

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  1. Bunker Industry Stakeholders Voice Strong Opposition to Adoption of IMO Net-Zero Framework
    Nov 07
    NSI recently surveyed its maritime-industry clients for their views on the IMO's proposed framework .
  2. INTERVIEW: AuctionConnect Signs Five-Year Bunkering Deal With X-Press Feeders
    Nov 06
    New AuctionConnect CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses a deal bringing in about 300,000-500,000 mt/year of marine fuels volumes to the platform.
  3. INTERVIEW: New Quadrise CEO Seeks to Expand Emulsion Fuel Trials
    Oct 31
    Quadrise CEO Peter Borup and CTO Jason Miles discuss the prospects for emulsion fuels to take a share of marine energy demand.
  4. JuWonOil Expands Into US Gulf LNG Bunker Market
    Oct 29
    The firm is developing structured logistics for small-scale LNG bunkering and distribution, a company representative tells Ship & Bunker.
  5. World Kinect Bunker Operations Return to Profit in Q3
    Oct 28
    The firm has appointed Ira Birns - formerly CFO - as its new CEO as of January 1, 2026.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. Chimbusco Pan Nation Sees Hong Kong Biofuel Bunker Demand Potentially Doubling by 2031
    Nov 06
    The firm expects Hong Kong's demand for biofuel bunker blends to grow by 1.5-2 times over the next five years, its director tells Ship & Bunker.
  2. INTERVIEW: AuctionConnect Signs Five-Year Bunkering Deal With X-Press Feeders
    Nov 06
    New AuctionConnect CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses a deal bringing in about 300,000-500,000 mt/year of marine fuels volumes to the platform.
  3. INTERVIEW: New Quadrise CEO Seeks to Expand Emulsion Fuel Trials
    Oct 31
    Quadrise CEO Peter Borup and CTO Jason Miles discuss the prospects for emulsion fuels to take a share of marine energy demand.
  4. VPS: After the IMO Delay, Focus Should Shift to EU-ETS and FuelEU Maritime
    Oct 30
    Global fuel testing and maritime decarbonisation advisory firm VPS discusses the recent delay to the IMO's net-zero framework.
  5. INSIGHT: The Cost of Caution in Two-Stroke Cylinder Lubrication
    Oct 27
    Joe Star of VPS discusses lubrication strategies for two-stroke diesel engines.
  6. VIEWPOINT: Time to Pull the Plug on Scrubbers in Shipping
    Oct 23
    Raija Koch and Sönke Diesener of NABU set out their view on the role of scrubbers in the shipping industry.
  7. Rotterdam Q3 Bunker Sales Drop 4% Y-o-Y as VLSFO Demand Shrinks
    Oct 17
    VLSFO sales declined for the fourth consecutive quarter in Q3 2025.
  8. INSIGHT: Who Really Benefits From LNG?
    Oct 16
    Fuelre4m CEO Rob Mortimer sets out his view on the emergence of LNG as an alternative marine fuel.
  9. HSFO Demand Lifts Fujairah September Bunker Sales by 3.9% on the Year
    Oct 16
    Fujairah's HSFO sales jumped to a record high in September, with the grade accounting for 35.9% of the total sales.
  10. INSIGHT: How Will The EU React to the IMO Net-Zero Framework?
    Oct 15
    Dr Richard Burchill of UNUCRIS and R. Tim Eestermans of MacroScope Strategies discuss the potential interaction between EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. Bunker Industry Stakeholders Voice Strong Opposition to Adoption of IMO Net-Zero Framework
    Nov 07
    NSI recently surveyed its maritime-industry clients for their views on the IMO's proposed framework .
  2. Hyundai Breaks Ground on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant in Ulsan
    Nov 07
    The fuel cells produced at the plant will be supplied to sectors including shipping.
  3. Orange Marine Orders Two Hybrid-Electric Cable Ships
    Nov 07
    They will replace the two ageing ships built for the firm in the 1980s.
  4. C40 Cities Launches Initiative to Unlock Green Finance for Ports
    Nov 07
    The partnership aims to close a $200 billion green finance gap and boost investment in sustainable port infrastructure.
  5. Berge Rederi's Battery-Powered Bulker Takes on Wattlab Solar Power System
    Nov 07
    This will be Wattlab's second project to install a solar power system on a seagoing vessel.

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Global 4 Ports Average 450.50 1.00 730.50 11.00 389.50 0.50
Global 20 Ports Average 492.50 0.00 799.00 6.50 431.00 2.50
Global Average Bunker Price 536.00 2.00 830.00 4.00 445.00 2.00
Singapore 465.00 2.50 751.00 16.50 385.50 0.00
Rotterdam 435.50 2.50 720.50 13.50 400.00 1.50
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Houston 438.50 1.50 706.50 12.00 412.50 1.00
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