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World Fuel Q3 Marine Margins Hit Four-Year High as Bunker Volumes Recover From Q2 Low
World Fuel Q3 Marine Margins Hit Four-Year High as Bunker Volumes Recover From Q2 Low
Income from marine operations of $36.8 million was the highest since 2022, with volumes up 7.6% on the quarter but still down on the year.
30 Oct 2026
Oil Headed For 14% Monthly Increase As Limpet Mines Added To Escalating Middle East Attacks
Oil Headed For 14% Monthly Increase As Limpet Mines Added To Escalating Middle East Attacks
Meanwhile, oil giants are the clearcut winners of the U.S./Iran war.
30 Oct 2026
Three MOL-CMB.TECH Ammonia-Fuelled Bulkers Named
Three MOL-CMB.TECH Ammonia-Fuelled Bulkers Named
The three ammonia-fuelled capesize bulk carriers will be delivered in early 2027.
30 Oct 2026
NGOs Raise LNG Concerns Over IMO Chief's Remarks on Alternative Fuels
NGOs Raise LNG Concerns Over IMO Chief's Remarks on Alternative Fuels
The organisations urge the IMO not to reward LNG under its proposed Net-Zero Framework.
30 Oct 2026
Villa Vie Residences Suspends Cruise Operations in Cambodia Amid Higher Fuel Costs
Villa Vie Residences Suspends Cruise Operations in Cambodia Amid Higher Fuel Costs
The company operates a residential cruise ship offering year-long voyages around the world.
30 Oct 2026
Ports Discuss Alternative Fuel Safety at Global Roundtable
Ports Discuss Alternative Fuel Safety at Global Roundtable
The MPA is leading work on emergency guidelines to strengthen ports' preparedness for incidents involving alternative fuels.
30 Oct 2026
Fratelli Cosulich Takes Delivery of Third Methanol-Ready Bunker Tanker
Fratelli Cosulich Takes Delivery of Third Methanol-Ready Bunker Tanker
The bunker tanker is designed to allow future conversion to methanol propulsion.
29 Oct 2026
ZESTAs Reports 3,049 Battery-Powered Ships in Service or on Order
ZESTAs Reports 3,049 Battery-Powered Ships in Service or on Order
Maritime association ZESTAs said in its IMO document that battery-powered ships have risen 258% since 2023.
29 Oct 2026
SPOTLIGHT - AI Energy Group Powers a Humanitarian Mission: Bunkering the Chinese Naval Hospital Ship Auspicious Ark in Ghana
SPOTLIGHT - AI Energy Group Powers a Humanitarian Mission: Bunkering the Chinese Naval Hospital Ship Auspicious Ark in Ghana
AI Energy Group is proud to have played a role in supporting the arrival of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark (Hull 868) at the Port of Tema, Ghana.
29 Oct 2026 · AI Energy Group
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 43
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 43
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 22– October 28, 2026.
29 Oct 2026
Oil's Decline Continues As Traders Buoyed By Iran's "Diplomacy" - Which Includes Immediate Military Withdrawal And Reparations
Oil's Decline Continues As Traders Buoyed By Iran's "Diplomacy" - Which Includes Immediate Military Withdrawal And Reparations
Meanwhile, Middle East attacks continue unabated.
29 Oct 2026
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Orders Four LNG Dual-Fuel PCTCs
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Orders Four LNG Dual-Fuel PCTCs
The shipbuilding contract includes options for up to eight additional LNG dual-fuel vessels.
28 Oct 2026
Pacific Nations Push for IMO Net-Zero Fund Over Multipliers
Pacific Nations Push for IMO Net-Zero Fund Over Multipliers
The countries argue that multipliers cannot replace direct financial rewards for ships using green marine fuels.
28 Oct 2026
ZERO44 Launches Free Calculator to Show Biofuel Cost Savings
ZERO44 Launches Free Calculator to Show Biofuel Cost Savings
The tool compares biofuel and fossil marine fuel costs while accounting for carbon regulations.
28 Oct 2026
UECC Taps Oversea to Improve Fuel Efficiency
UECC Taps Oversea to Improve Fuel Efficiency
UECC will use Oversea’s data analysis and expert support to identify bunker-saving opportunities in its fleet.
28 Oct 2026
Shanghai Project Aims to Standardise Methanol Bunkering Services by 2028
Shanghai Project Aims to Standardise Methanol Bunkering Services by 2028
Shanghai Chimbusco Marine Bunker aims to establish standards for methanol bunkering services.
28 Oct 2026
CMT Cautions Against Fuel Quality Risks at Major Bunkering Ports
CMT Cautions Against Fuel Quality Risks at Major Bunkering Ports
The company says geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions could be contributing to bunker fuel quality issues.
28 Oct 2026
US Proposes Extending Suspension of Port Fees on Chinese-Linked Vessels
US Proposes Extending Suspension of Port Fees on Chinese-Linked Vessels
The proposed extension would keep the port fee suspension in place through January 9, 2027.
28 Oct 2026
Oil Drops As Iran Touts Diplomacy – And The Gulf Braces For An “Intense Military Campaign”
Oil Drops As Iran Touts Diplomacy – And The Gulf Braces For An “Intense Military Campaign”
Meanwhile, UBS raises its forecast for Brent prices.
28 Oct 2026
Joint Industry Group Releases Digital Emissions Reporting Frameworks
Joint Industry Group Releases Digital Emissions Reporting Frameworks
The voluntary frameworks aim to simplify data sharing and reduce duplication in vessel emissions reporting.
27 Oct 2026