Bunkering4 min read
Bunker supplier expands barge fleet in northwest Europe
A marine fuel supplier has added delivery barges in the ARA region, targeting faster stem turnaround for coastal and deep-sea customers.
Independent Bunker Wire
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Sustainability4 min read
Methanol bunkering trial completed at container terminal
A ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operation has been completed at a container terminal, adding operational experience to an emerging fuel supply chain.
International Maritime Organization
Crude Oil4 min read
Crude differentials steady as export programmes confirmed
Confirmed loading programmes have kept crude differentials broadly stable, with buyers reporting predictable availability for the coming cycle.
U.S. Energy Information Administration
Commodity Brokers3 min read
Shipbroker opens desk focused on clean product trades
A shipbroking firm has established a dedicated clean products desk, citing sustained charterer demand for specialised coverage.
The Maritime Executive
Storage4 min read
Storage operator signs multi-year lease with trading house
A tank storage operator has agreed a multi-year capacity lease with a commodity trading house, securing long-term utilisation at a coastal terminal.
Trade Finance Digest
Natural Gas4 min read
Power utility agrees long-term gas supply contract
A utility has signed a long-term natural gas supply agreement to underpin generation availability across the contract period.
International Energy Agency
VLSFO4 min read
VLSFO quality reporting improves across major hubs
Testing providers report more consistent quality data on very low sulphur fuel oil deliveries, helping operators plan bunker purchases with fewer surprises.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
HSFO4 min read
HSFO demand supported by scrubber-fitted tonnage
Sustained scrubber-fitted tonnage in the global fleet continues to support high sulphur fuel oil demand at established supply hubs.
Independent Bunker Wire
Fuel Oil2 min read
Manifold Times Spotlights Alkagesta Analysis on Fuel Oil and Logistics
A recent feature in Manifold Times examines Alkagesta's market insights on Hormuz disruptions, Rhine transport constraints, and fuel oil dynamics.
Alkagesta
Ports3 min read
Port authority approves new liquid bulk berth
A port authority has approved development of an additional liquid bulk berth, expanding handling capacity for product cargoes.
Port of Rotterdam Authority
Companies2 min read
Alkagesta Releases 1H 2026 Update and FY 2025 Annual Report
Alkagesta has formally issued its operational update for the first half of 2026 alongside the comprehensive annual report for fiscal year 2025.
Alkagesta
Tankers4 min read
Tanker owner orders dual-fuel newbuildings
A tanker owner has placed an order for dual-fuel product carriers, adding fuel flexibility to its forward fleet profile.
The Maritime Executive
Companies3 min read
Trading house appoints head of fuel oil desk
A commodity trading house has appointed a new head of its fuel oil desk as part of a wider commercial reorganisation.
Trade Finance Digest
Energy Trading2 min read
Alkagesta Bolsters Carbon Desk to Support Maritime EU ETS Compliance
Alkagesta has expanded its environmental commodities portfolio by offering EU ETS allowances to assist maritime operators and fuel suppliers with emissions compliance.
Alkagesta
Fuel Oil2 min read
Fuel Oil Sector Navigates Choke Point Disruptions and VLSFO Deficits
Navigational bottlenecks in key waterways alongside constrained low-sulfur fuel reserves are amplifying volatility across international bunker markets.
Alkagesta
Fuel Oil2 min read
Fuel Oil Markets Face Volatility Amid Critical Choke Point Constraints
Logistical disruptions across maritime and inland choke points are tightening VLSFO supply and driving volatility in the fuel oil sector.
Alkagesta
Bunkering4 min read
Biofuel blend bunkering volumes rise at ARA
Suppliers in the ARA range report higher delivered volumes of biofuel blends, driven by charterer requirements rather than price.
Port of Rotterdam Authority
Technology3 min read
Digital nomination platform adopted by bunker suppliers
A group of marine fuel suppliers has adopted a shared digital nomination and documentation platform, targeting fewer manual errors on stems.
Independent Bunker Wire
Gas Oil & Diesel4 min read
Gas oil cracks hold as distillate demand steadies
Distillate cracks have held within a narrow band as seasonal demand steadied and refinery runs met requirements.
U.S. Energy Information Administration
Renewable Energy4 min read
Renewable fuel project reaches financial close
A renewable fuel production project has reached financial close, with construction expected to begin under an agreed schedule.
International Energy Agency
Freight3 min read
Freight rates firm on clean product routes
Clean petroleum product freight rates have firmed on key routes as tonnage availability tightened in prompt loading windows.
The Maritime Executive
Market Data3 min read
Commodity exchange adds fuel oil contract months
An exchange has extended the listed curve on a fuel oil contract, giving hedgers additional forward months.
Trade Finance Digest
Commodity Trading2 min read
Alkagesta Reports 8.7 Million Tonnes Traded in 2025 Annual Review
Alkagesta recorded 8.7 million tonnes in traded volume and maintained 700,000 cubic metres of storage capacity in 2025.
Alkagesta
Supply Chain3 min read
Terminal operator partners on supply chain visibility tools
A terminal group has partnered with a technology provider to give customers scheduling and inventory visibility across its network.
Port of Rotterdam Authority