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A recent study challenges the prevailing view on marine scrubbers, suggesting that using heavy fuel oil (HFO) with scrubbers may be environmentally comparable—or even superior—to

A recent survey by Splash and Inmarsat reveals that over 53% of respondents believe traditional bunker fuel will still power most of the global merchant

Major shipping companies, including Hapag-Lloyd, are urging the IMO to ban unsustainable biofuels like palm and soy oil. They argue these fuels worsen emissions when

In February 2025, during a conference in New York, delegates were cautioned about the U.S. Department of Justice’s rigorous enforcement of maritime sanctions, highlighting the

Singapore reached a new milestone in 2024, with total bunker sales hitting 54.92 million tonnes, a 6% increase from the previous year. The rise was

Shipowners demonstrated their commitment to lower emissions in 2024 by ordering 600 alternative-fuel-capable vessels, increasing the orderbook to 1,737 ships. Combined with the in-service fleet,

Shipyards have experienced a remarkable year, with newbuilding orders reaching levels not seen since 2007. The surge in demand has driven nominal prices close to

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 6583:2024, a groundbreaking standard for methanol as a marine fuel. This first edition aims to provide

The maritime trade landscape is shifting rapidly due to rising global tensions and economic uncertainty. Geopolitical conflicts, particularly in Eastern Europe, have disrupted traditional shipping

Phillips 66 plans to close its Los Angeles refinery, cutting 140,000 barrels per day from California’s refining capacity. The refinery consists of two large complexes,

The global marine fuels sector is in the midst of a transformation as it aims to decarbonize by 2050. Wood Mackenzie highlights the increasing importance