Market Reference & Guides

Reference guides and glossaries for fuel oil, marine fuels, oil, commodity and energy trading markets.

Fuel Oil Market Guide

Fuel oil sits at the end of the refining chain and at the centre of marine energy supply. This reference explains the grades, the specifications that define them, and the commercial logic that moves cargoes between regions.

Marine Fuel Glossary

Bunkering has its own vocabulary. These are the terms that appear most often in supply confirmations, charter negotiations and our own coverage.

Commodity Trading Guide

Physical commodity trading is the business of moving material from where it is produced to where it is valued more highly, while managing the price, credit and operational risk in between.

Fuel Oil Shipping Guide

Moving residual fuel is a specialised trade. Cargo heating, coating requirements and cargo compatibility narrow the fleet available for each stem.