Advisory follows reports of fuel quality problems at Antwerp, Rotterdam, Houston, Singapore, Hong Kong, Piraeus and other bunkering locations during the past six months.
Biofuel recorded 13,459 mt in Q3 2026 with 55,726 mt (-75.8%) recorded in the same period the year before.
Port data shows year-on-year declines in deliveries of conventional marine fuels and LNG in Q3 2026, while volumes of some bio-blended fuels increased.
B100 slips to a $62/mt discount to HSFO in Rotterdam; LBM’s premiums over B100 widen by $160-161/mt in Rotterdam; front-month ICE Brent futures climb to $114.97/bbl ($843/mt).
‘Disciplined risk management is what has allowed Burando to grow with confidence, and Tue’s appointment underlines how seriously we take it,’ says Ruben Blok, CEO.
DNV’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 examines how regulatory changes, fuel market developments and energy transition scenarios could affect the costs and risks of VLCC fleet renewal strategies.
Bunker report panellists include Island Oil Limited, Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Monjasa A/S, KPI OceanConnect, NSI Marine and Transparensea Fuels.
Houston Channel closures from late December; bunker demand picks up in New York; VLSFO and LSMGO supply tight in Zona Comun.
MPA advises all maritime companies to monitor the haze situation through the use of PSI forecast and 1-hour PM2.5 readings, following MOM’s issuance of additional guidance to protect outdoor workers.
