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Biofuels and Charterparties: What Shipowners and Charterers Need to Know
As maritime decarbonization accelerates, the use of biofuels is emerging as a key strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But with new regulations from

Singapore Bunker Sales Surge to 16-Month Highs in May
Marine fuel sales in Singapore rebounded sharply in May, hitting a 16-month high with 4.88 million metric tons sold. This marks a 10.8% month-over-month increase

E-Fuels, Ammonia, and the Future of Maritime Fuel: Industry Weighs In on IMO’s Net-Zero Framework
As momentum builds following the IMO’s landmark 2025 Net-Zero Framework, a new brief from the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum is

IMO’s Historic Net-Zero Framework Ushers in a New Era for Global Shipping
Every day, tens of thousands of ships traverse the world’s oceans, moving nearly 90% of global cargo—everything from grain and electronics to vehicles and fuel.

IMO’s Upcoming Net-Zero Framework Adds Complexity to Maritime Decarbonization
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to launch its Net-Zero Framework in 2027, pending adoption in 2025, but early details reveal a complex regulatory

Shipping Industry Faces Uncertainty on Who Will Pay for Green Fuel Transition
The international shipping industry is making strides in cutting greenhouse gas emissions, but the challenge of financing the switch to cleaner fuels remains unresolved. Speaking

New Study Suggests Scrubbers with HFO May Rival or Outperform Low-Sulfur Fuels
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

The Future of Bunker Fuel: Industry Experts Weigh In
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

Shipping Industry Pushes for Limits on Crop-Based Biofuels
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

President Trump Intensifies Focus on Maritime Sanctions Compliance
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 Sets New Record in Bunker Sales and Advances Alternative Fuels
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

Maritime Industry Pushes for Decarbonization with Alternative Fuels
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,