Fuel oil, marine fuel and bunkering coverage by Elena Marsh.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
China's seaborne iron ore imports grew 4.1 percent year-on-year to 967.8 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2026, providing key support for dry bulk shipping.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
Maritime executives meeting in Shanghai have called for binding International Maritime Organization regulations to convert early decarbonisation moves into an industry-wide transition ahead of crucial policy negotiations in December.
Shipping & LogisticsElena Marsh
A proposed 260-million-dollar port development on Panama's Pacific coastline has triggered a legal dispute before the nation's Supreme Court amid conflicting environmental and regional commercial claims.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
The US total drilling rig count remained flat at 603 for a second straight week despite rising crude benchmarks, according to the latest industry data published by Baker Hughes.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
The US Department of Energy has approved an emergency crude oil loan of up to 400,000 barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to support Phillips 66's Lake Charles refinery in Louisiana.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
A joint venture led by Shell has approved the Phase 2 expansion of LNG Canada, doubling terminal capacity to support growing Asian demand via direct Pacific shipping routes.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
Western efforts to replace rare earth minerals face persistent delays as extensive qualification timelines and depleted US military stockpiles turn industrial manufacturing capacity into an immediate strategic priority.
PortsElena Marsh
Urals crude prices at Russian Baltic and Black Sea ports have dropped to six-week lows near $80 per barrel amid softer benchmarks, high freight, and weakening Asian refining margins.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
Shipowners have stepped up newbuilding contracting across tankers, bulkers and containerships at Chinese yards, while tight crude tanker supply continues to drive firm secondhand values, according to broker reports.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
Bottlenecks in transmission infrastructure have driven British grid balancing costs to £500 million in September, even as renewable output remained abundant, according to market reporting.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide reports a divergence in VLCC sailing speeds and regional vessel supply, with ballast ships accelerating while laden vessels slow down, impacting overall voyage turnaround.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
Europe anticipates rising fuel costs and supply challenges this winter, driven by low gas reserves and ongoing geopolitical disruptions impacting global energy markets.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin suggest that treated Permian Basin wastewater could help meet the substantial water demands of AI data centres, addressing a growing sustainability challenge.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
According to Xeneta, scheduled weekly container capacity through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has doubled in six weeks, indicating a notable shift in carrier strategy.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
The global tanker fleet has experienced significant supply growth over the past two years due to a surge in newbuilding deliveries, with overall capacity increasing by 9.0% since late 2023.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
Maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents globally have fallen to their lowest levels since 1992, although a recent uptick in Somali piracy activity prompts renewed calls for vigilance.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
US commercial crude oil inventories saw a substantial decrease in the first week of October, according to American Petroleum Institute estimates, while Brent and WTI crude prices increased.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
Record-high tanker rates are causing a significant oversupply of heavy crude in the Americas, leading to price drops for key regional grades, OilPrice.com reports.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
Economists predict a moderation in key US inflation metrics for September, potentially offering the Federal Reserve scope to slow interest rate hikes, even with elevated crude prices.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
China's passenger vehicle retail sales experienced a significant annual decline in September, with manufacturers increasingly relying on overseas markets to offset weak domestic demand.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
The Trump administration has modified a key federal rural energy programme, requiring farmers to complete projects before seeking funding, which analysts suggest could limit access for many.
TankersElena Marsh
The ClarkSea Index, a comprehensive measure of global shipping earnings, has surged to an unprecedented high, driven by strong performance across various sectors, particularly crude tankers.
TankersElena Marsh
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have urged an EU-wide prohibition on Russian grain transit, aiming to prevent Moscow from redirecting agricultural exports via European transport networks.
Shipping & LogisticsElena Marsh
Shell Plc has gained US approval to use platform-based drones on offshore facilities in the Gulf of Mexico, aiming to accelerate production restarts following hurricanes and reduce financial losses.
Shipping & LogisticsElena Marsh
The United Arab Emirates National Guard successfully rescued 22 Asian crew members following a fire aboard an oil tanker in Gulf waters on Saturday.
PortsElena Marsh
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have proposed a European Union-wide prohibition on Russian grain exports transiting through the bloc, citing concerns over economic compensation for Russia.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
The chief executive of Vitol Group has indicated that oil prices could reach $200 per barrel if ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman are disrupted, underscoring their importance to the market.
PortsElena Marsh
TOTE Services, LLC has secured a contract with the U.S. Department of Transportation - Maritime Administration (MARAD) to serve as the vessel construction manager for the Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel (MRIV) programme.
PortsElena Marsh
Turkey has initiated the delivery of defensive and technical support to Saudi Arabia, aiding its efforts against the Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen.
PortsElena Marsh
Sumitomo Corporation Global Metals (SCGM) and TFI Marine Limited have partnered to advance mooring solutions for floating offshore wind and energy projects globally, aiming to reduce costs and enhance energy security.