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ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

Singapore and Malaysia Bunker demand has been slow in Singapore over the past two weeks, according to a source. VLSFO availability has improved, with most Singapore suppliers now recommending lead times of 2-5 days, down from 5–9 days last week. HSFO lead times are at...

Blue waters, green vessels: ING aims to be a catalyst for shipping decarbonization

The global economy relies on shipping, more than 80% of the world’s traded goods are transported by ships. ING’s Shipping team provides finance to top-tier international ship owners who own vessels across the dry cargo, tanker (including gas) and container segments....

HSFO spot premiums dip but backwardation holds

Spot premiums for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) eased further in Asia on Tuesday, although backwardation retained its strength in the prompt trading months. The March/April backwardation spread for 380-cst HSFO closed at $15.50 per metric ton on Tuesday, widening from...

Dry Bulk Shipping: Handysize Ships Heading Lower

Handysize ships’ prices are trending higher, despite an overall lackluster freight market sentiment. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “in recent years, geopolitical uncertainty has been a defining characteristic of the global landscape. The...

ICS Latest Flag State Performance Table Shows The World’s Largest Flag State Administrations Continuing To Demonstrate High Levels Of Performance

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued its annual Flag State Performance Table for 2024/25, a key resource for shipping companies. Using a wide range of objective performance indicators, the ICS Table provides an analysis of the extent to which flag...

Unsworth sails into Liverpool: A strategic expansion into the Northwest

Unsworth, a trusted name in freight forwarding and customs brokerage for over 50 years, has started 2025 with a bang, by opening for business in Liverpool. This strategic expansion into the UK’s Northwest region represents a significant milestone in the company’s...

ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

Blue waters, green vessels: ING aims to be a catalyst for shipping decarbonization

HSFO spot premiums dip but backwardation holds

Dry Bulk Shipping: Handysize Ships Heading Lower

ICS Latest Flag State Performance Table Shows The World’s Largest Flag State Administrations Continuing To Demonstrate High Levels Of Performance

Unsworth sails into Liverpool: A strategic expansion into the Northwest

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