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Spotbarge Launches Service Calculating Bunker Demand From Barge AIS Data

Spotbarge Launches Service Calculating Bunker Demand From Barge AIS Data

Spotbarge's new platform combines bunker barge AIS data with its own datasets and algorithms to determine bunker demand, a company representative tells Ship & Bunker.
  1. 03Apr
    Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 27 – April 2, 2025. Read in Full
  2. 03Apr
    The company has signed a heads of agreement with e-fuels company HIF Global for the planned offtake of methanol produced with renewable power and captured carbon dioxide. Read in Full
  3. 03Apr
    The design features batteries for hybrid propulsion along with other technologies to reduce bunker consumption. Read in Full
  4. 03Apr
    The company is looking for candidates with at least 15 years of relevant experience, including five or more years in managerial roles. Read in Full
  5. 03Apr
    CMT stresses that without proper testing, the risks associated with poor biofuel quality could outweigh its benefits. Read in Full
  6. 03Apr
    Both firms seek to help shipowners integrate biofuel blends into their bunkering strategies for FuelEU Maritime compliance. Read in Full
  7. 03Apr
    Leading classification societies and maritime organisations have collaborated to introduce standardised emissions reporting data fields into the IMO Compendium. Read in Full
  8. 03Apr
    Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $2/mt to its highest level since March 3 on Wednesday. Read in Full
  9. 03Apr
    AP Moller Holding says Svitzer listing on Nasdaq has not generated enough interest from investors. Read in Full
  10. 03Apr
    This operation marked Titan's first LNG bunkering of an MSC container vessel at the ARA hub. Read in Full
  11. 03Apr
    The plant will produce 500,000 mt/year of green methanol, with Maersk in discussions for offtake alongside other potential shipping customers. Read in Full

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 375.50 6.50 772.50 10.00 801.00 10.00
Rotterdam 360.50 6.00 741.50 65.00 769.00 67.00
Houston 322.50 12.50 663.50 20.00 687.50 21.00
Fujairah 251.50 8.00 517.50 5.50 536.50 5.50

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  1. INTERVIEW: KPI OceanConnect Sees Global Biofuel Bunker Demand Doubling in 2025
    Apr 02
    The company expects to see 600,000-700,000 mt of global biofuel demand growth in B100 terms in 2025, Jesper Sørensen tells Ship & Bunker.
  2. ANALYSIS: Singapore February Bunker Sales Drop to 21-Month Low
    Mar 14
    If year-to-date sales were replicated over the rest of 2025, this year's total for Singapore would reach 51.42 million mt, down by 5.6% from 2024's record high.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. INTERVIEW: KPI OceanConnect Sees Global Biofuel Bunker Demand Doubling in 2025
    Apr 02
    The company expects to see 600,000-700,000 mt of global biofuel demand growth in B100 terms in 2025, Jesper Sørensen tells Ship & Bunker.
  2. ANALYSIS: Singapore February Bunker Sales Drop to 21-Month Low
    Mar 14
    If year-to-date sales were replicated over the rest of 2025, this year's total for Singapore would reach 51.42 million mt, down by 5.6% from 2024's record high.

Yemen & Red Sea Attacks

  1. Mauritius Bunker Demand Doubled in 2024 Amid Red Sea Crisis
    Mar 26
    Nearly 1 million mt of bunker fuel was sold in Port Louis in 2024, almost double that from 2023.
  2. Leaked Conversation Reveals Trump Administration Divide on Houthi Strikes: Report
    Mar 25
    Vice President JD Vance reportedly sees Houthi attacks on commercial shipping as more of a problem for Europe than the US.
  3. Red Sea Tensions Keep Container Idle Fleet Near Historic Lows
    Mar 19
    With Red Sea tensions escalating again following US strikes, vessel diversions are expected to keep the container market tight.
  4. Ships to Keep Rerouting Around Africa This Summer as US Hits Houthis: Container Expert
    Mar 18
    The US military has stated it will continue striking Houthi targets in Yemen, likely forcing ships to keep rerouting away from the Suez Canal.
  5. Houthis Renew Threats on Israeli Ships Amid Gaza Aid Crisis
    Mar 12
    Houthis vow to resume attacks on Israeli ships in the Red Sea as Gaza aid deadline expires.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. Cruise Ships Can Now Plug into Shore Power in Rotterdam
    Apr 02
    The new shore power installation at Cruise Port Rotterdam was officially inaugurated on Monday.
  2. INTERVIEW: KPI OceanConnect Sees Global Biofuel Bunker Demand Doubling in 2025
    Apr 02
    The company expects to see 600,000-700,000 mt of global biofuel demand growth in B100 terms in 2025, Jesper Sørensen tells Ship & Bunker.
  3. Zesta and MBF Forums Partner to Accelerate Shipping Decarbonisation
    Apr 02
    Both forums will work together for joint initiatives and knowledge sharing for shipping decarbonisation.
  4. Methanol Makes Strong Return with 12 Vessel Orders in March: DNV
    Apr 01
    Methanol leads March with 12 out of 25 alternative-fuelled vessel orders.
  5. Dutch Hydrogen-Powered Cargo Ship Project Launched
    Mar 31
    A project to develop the world's first hydrogen-powered cargo ship has been launched.

Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices

VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 522.00 8.00 686.50 8.50 456.00 6.50
Global 20 Ports Average 562.00 5.00 756.00 8.00 495.00 6.50
Global Average Bunker Price 597.50 4.00 791.50 6.00 509.50 6.00
Singapore 536.50 6.50 664.50 3.50 468.00 3.00
Rotterdam 497.50 6.00 666.50 7.50 451.00 6.50
Fujairah 531.50 8.00 741.00 9.50 463.50 6.50
Houston 522.50 12.50 674.50 13.00 442.00 9.50
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Hong Kong 538.50 7.00 664.00 9.00 499.50 0.50
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