Shipping & Logistics
Storage, terminals, barging, blending infrastructure and port supply chains.
Rotterdam's B30-VLSFO price premium over standard low-sulphur bunker fuel fell by $19/mt over the week as bio-feedstock movements muted blend gains.
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Bunker demand for biofuel blends at the Port of Rotterdam fell 38% quarter-on-quarter during the third quarter of 2026, driven by steep declines in bio-VLSFO and bio-HSFO off-take.
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The availability of methanol as an alternative marine fuel is expanding globally as suppliers and dedicated bunker vessels enter key hubs including Northwest Europe.
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Underlying shifts in cargo availability are set to influence seaborne trade and freight across wet and dry bulk markets.
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Year-to-date seaborne outflows of crude oil and heavy products from the Caribbean Basin have surged by 45% year-on-year, according to shipping association BIMCO.
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The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight benchmark ended a ten-session decline on Monday, lifted by gains across the capesize segment.
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According to OPEC's most recent monthly assessment, September saw a substantial rise in dirty tanker spot freight rates across all vessel categories, driven by trade disruptions, export bottlenecks, and extended voyages that restricted vessel availability.
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Bunkering operations at major ports are increasingly accommodating a variety of alternative marine fuels, as demonstrated by activity reported across several global locations this week.
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Investment in new vessel construction has remained consistent, with particular emphasis on the tanker and dry bulk sectors over the recent reporting period, as detailed by shipbrokers.
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The Kamsarmax bulk carrier 'Bora', built in 2014, has been reported as committed to unnamed parties, according to a shipping market report.
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A crucial oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia, facilitating crude exports to the Red Sea, experienced an attack last week following the Houthi forces' reported capture of Perim Island.
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Freight costs for tanker shipments originating from the Black Sea significantly increased during late September and early October, driven by escalating risks to commercial shipping and disruptions to Russian energy exports, according to reports.
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Analysis from Xeneta indicates that ocean container shipping rates for routes from the Far East to the United States are approaching unprecedented highs, presenting significant commercial advantages for carriers.
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India has observed a reduction in overall seaborne coal imports during the first eight months of 2026, notwithstanding an uptick in cargoes sourced from Russia.
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The United Kingdom and Japan have implemented new measures targeting vessels associated with Sovcomflot, Russia's largest shipping company, according to reports from Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide.
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The Ningbo Shipping Exchange (NBSE) has released its weekly Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) report, covering the period concluding on 11th September.
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The two companies have signed an agreement for DSV to utilise CMA CGM's ACT+ programme, targeting a 12,000-tonne CO2 reduction over two years.
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The cost of crude oil transportation has reportedly reached unprecedented levels, driven by ongoing disruptions in the Middle East Gulf area.
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The maritime industry is increasingly adopting wind-assisted propulsion technologies for various vessel types, including tankers, container ships, and LNG carriers, according to recent reports.
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Strong expansion in US crude exports has positioned the country as a vital global supplier, yet potential shifts in domestic infrastructure could impact future cargo availability for the tanker sector.
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The price differential between B30-VLSFO (POMEME) and conventional VLSFO in Rotterdam has expanded considerably in the past week, driven by opposing price movements in the two bunker fuels.
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The 'shadow fleet' encompasses tankers and support vessels that employ deceptive shipping practices to transport commodities from sanctioned or high-risk areas, often obscuring their true origin, ownership, or ultimate destination.
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Recent maritime incidents in the Middle East Gulf underscore persistent abnormal shipping conditions, even as cargo volumes improve, with Chattogram experiencing a premium due to scarcity.
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Leading maritime companies are improving the emissions intensity of their operations, yet they encounter difficulties in achieving reductions in total greenhouse gas emissions, according to recent reports.
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A collaborative study has evaluated the financial viability of nuclear-powered liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers against conventional designs, focusing on initial expenditure versus long-term operational savings.
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The annual WISTA International gathering is set to convene in Kuala Lumpur, underscoring the growing significance of Asia in global shipping, logistics, and trading sectors amid ongoing industry transformations.
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