Bunker Fuel Availability

ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (4 Feb 2025)

VLSFO availability improves in Singapore; bunker demand is low in several South Korean ports; VLSFO and LSMGO availability is good in Oceanic ports.

Published

2 years ago

February 5, 2025

Admin

The following article regarding regional bunker fuel availability outlook for the East of Suez region has been provided by online marine fuels procurement platform ENGINE for publication on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

VLSFO availability improves in Singapore
Bunker demand is low in several South Korean ports
VLSFO and LSMGO availability is good in Oceanic ports

Singapore and Malaysia

VLSFO availability has improved in Singapore. Recommended lead times for the grade has reduced from 7–11 days last week, to 4–8 days now. HSFO lead times have increased from 10–12 days to up to 13 days, while LSMGO lead times remain largely unchanged at 2–5 days.

Bad weather is forecast in Singapore over the next two days and on 9–10 February, potentially disrupting bunkering operations.

At Malaysia’s Port Klang, VLSFO and LSMGO supplies are abundant, with prompt small-quantity deliveries readily available, while HSFO supply remains limited.

East Asia

In Zhoushan, the recommended lead time for VLSFO and LSMGO deliveries has decreased to about four days, down from 7–9 days last week. HSFO supply remains tight, with lead times extending into mid-February due to low stocks with several suppliers.

In northern China, Dalian and Qingdao ports have ample VLSFO and LSMGO supplies, but HSFO availability is currently limited in Qingdao. Tianjin is facing tight supplies of both HSFO and VLSFO, while LSMGO availability remains stable.

In Shanghai, LSMGO is readily available, whereas VLSFO and HSFO grades are in short supply. Fuzhou has strong availability of both VLSFO and LSMGO. Xiamen has abundant supply of VLSFO, but LSMGO supply is limited there.

At Yangpu and Guangzhou, prompt deliveries of both VLSFO and LSMGO remain constrained.

Bunker demand in China is expected to improve in the coming days as the Chinese New Year holidays end today. Most suppliers refrained from accepting new orders during the holiday period (28 January to 4 February).

In Taiwan, bunkering services have resumed at Keelung, Taichung and Suao ports after a brief halt from 28-30 January for the Chinese New Year holidays, and at Hualien port after being closed from 28-31 January. Kaohsiung port remained operational throughout the holiday period.

Lead times of around two days are recommended for VLSFO and LSMGO deliveries across all Taiwanese ports.

In Hong Kong, lead times for all fuel grades remain stable at around seven days, consistent with recent weeks. However, adverse weather forecast for 6, 7 and 10 February may disrupt bunker deliveries.

In South Korea, lead times for all fuel grades vary widely between 3–12 days across all ports amid low bunker demand, compared to the 5–11 days recommended last week.

High winds and rough sea conditions are forecast to hit Ulsan, Onsan, Busan, Daesan, Taean and Yeosu between 4–10 February, potentially disrupting bunker operations at these ports.

In Japan, VLSFO is widely available at major ports, including Tokyo, Chiba, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Osaka, Kobe, Sakai, Nagoya and Yokkaichi, while prompt supply is limited in Mizushima.

LSMGO supplies are stable overall, though securing prompt deliveries can be challenging in Tokyo, Chiba, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Osaka, Kobe, Sakai, Nagoya, Yokkaichi and Mizushima.

HSFO availability remains tight across all ports, while in Oita, all fuel grades are subject to availability.

Subic Bay in the Philippines may face intermittent inclement weather throughout the week, potentially disrupting bunkering operations.

Adverse weather is also expected to impact bunkering in Thailand’s Koh Sichang and Leam Chabang on Sunday.

Oceania

In Western Australia, Kwinana, Fremantle and Kembla ports have ample VLSFO and LSMGO supplies, with standard lead times of 7–8 days. In New South Wales, LSMGO availability in Sydney is stable, but HSFO may require extended lead times.

In Victoria, suppliers in Melbourne and Geelong have sufficient VLSFO and LSMGO stocks, though securing prompt HSFO deliveries can be challenging.

Suppliers in Queensland, Brisbane and Gladstone have adequate VLSFO and LSMGO supplies, with recommended lead times of 7–8 days, but HSFO availability in Brisbane is limited.

Two tropical cyclones, Talia and Vince, are currently off Western Australia, moving west past Northwest Cape (Exmouth). Cape Lambert and Dampier ports have begun clearing berths for safety. Dampier is facing long-period swells due to severe Tropical Cyclone Talia, leading several terminals to suspend operations. These swells are expected to peak overnight into Wednesday morning, after which conditions will be reassessed. Berths will reopen as soon as local swell conditions allow safe operations, according to GAC Hot Port News.

In New Zealand, Tauranga and Auckland have sufficient VLSFO stocks. LSMGO supply is good in Auckland.

South Asia

VLSFO and LSMGO availability at several Indian ports, including Kandla, Mumbai, Tuticorin, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Cochin and Paradip, remains subject to enquiry, as has been in previous weeks. Additionally, a supplier in Haldia is nearly out of stock.

Adverse weather at Sikka port may disrupt bunker operations on 6–7 February.

In Sri Lanka’s Colombo and Hambantota ports, lead times for all fuel grades have dropped from around nine days last week to approximately six days now.

Middle East

In Fujairah, prompt availability remains tight despite weak demand, with lead times for all fuel grades holding steady at 5–7 days. Some suppliers can offer prompt stems at higher costs. Similarly, in Khor Fakkan, suppliers are recommending lead times of 5–7 days for all grades.

In contrast, Jeddah port in Saudi Arabia has adequate VLSFO and LSMGO supplies. However, bad weather is forecast in Yanbu on 6–7 February, which may impact bunker deliveries.

Adverse weather is also forecast in Egypt’s Suez and Port Said on 5–6 February, potentially disrupting bunker operations.

In Djibouti, VLSFO supply is under pressure, while LSMGO remains more readily available.

Omani ports, including Sohar, Salalah, Muscat, and Duqm, continue to have ample LSMGO stocks, with prompt deliveries available.

By Tuhin Roy

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 5 February, 2025

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Bunker Fuel

Baltic Exchange: Bunker Report (13 August 2026)

Bunker report panellists include Island Oil Limited, Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Monjasa A/S and KPI OceanConnect, NSI Marine and Transparensea Fuels.

Published

2 days ago

August 14, 2026

Admin

The following bunker report has been provided by freight market information provider Baltic Exchange for post on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

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All values are in US$/metric ton, all-in (invoice price), delivered on board
Delivery in 7-10 days
ISO 8217:2010
IFO 380 3.5% Sulphur
IFO 380 0.5% Sulphur
DMA 0.1% Sulphur

Fujairah – Offshore Anchorage Area
Gibraltar – Anchorage area
Houston – Houston Harbor
Panama – (Pacific) dangerous cargo area, Balboa
Rotterdam – Waalhaven Maasvlakte range
Singapore – Anchorage, under SBA Scheme
Zhoushan – Southern anchorage area

Submitted weekly at Close of Business UK time Daily

Panellists:
Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Island Oil Limited, KPI OceanConnect, Monjasa A/S, NSI Marine and Transparensea Fuels

Photo credit and source: Baltic Exchange
Published: 14 August, 2026

Bunker Fuel Availability

ENGINE: Americas Fuel Availability Outlook (13 August 2026)

Prompt fuel availability tight at Houston; VLSFO, LSMGO availability tightens in Santos; Zona Comun demand steady.

Published

2 days ago

August 14, 2026

Admin

The following article regarding bunker fuel availability in the Americas region has been provided by online marine fuel procurement platform ENGINE for post on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

Prompt fuel availability tight at Houston
VLSFO, LSMGO availability tightens in Santos
Zona Comun demand steady

North America

Bunker fuel demand in Houston is firm, with prompt availability tight across all three conventional fuel grades of HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO.

Suppliers are recommending lead times of around 5–7 days, a bunker trader tells ENGINE.

Weather conditions across the US Gulf Coast are normal, with no major disruptions from the ongoing hurricane season.

In the nearby Bolivar Roads, limited prompt availability has been observed.

One supplier has been able to offer VLSFO stems within 4–6 days over the past week, and typical lead times in the area generally remain above five days, a trader said.

Deliveries at the anchorage continue to be subject to weather conditions and are currently being handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

In Mobile, the earliest delivery date for VLSFO is currently indicated between 18-19 August.

The Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA) is expected to face minor weather-related disruptions through 15 August due to strong wind gusts and high seas.

In New York, bunker demand is strong, and availability is decent for LSMGO and VLSFO deliveries, with lead times ranging between 4-7 days.

HSFO is expected to tighten a bit, and requires notice of at least seven days, this week, a trader said.

Weather conditions at the port are normal, and no congestion or weather-related disruptions are expected through the end of the week.

Across the US West Coast, bunker availability is a bit tight, with buyers advised to secure stems in advance to avoid delays, a bunker trader tells ENGINE.

In the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, HSFO and LSMGO typically have required around 7–9 days notice in the past week.

VLSFO is more constrained, with lead times of 9–11 days. The earliest delivery dates for VLSFO with most suppliers are currently indicated from around 21-22 August onwards.

Availability in Canada’s Vancouver is good for HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO this week, a source said. Lead times for the three fuel grades are between 4-7 days.

Latin America and the Caribbean

In Panama, bunker demand is steady, and availability is normal, a trader tells ENGINE.

Recommended lead times at the ports of Balboa and Cristobal for VLSFO and LSMGO stand at around 3–6 days. HSFO availability is relatively tighter, with most suppliers requiring 5–7 days’ lead time.

In the Bahamas’ Freeport, at least one supplier is offering HSFO and LSMGO with lead times of around 6–7 days.

Off Trinidad, bunkering operations may face disruptions due to high wind gusts and rough seas through 15 August. Delays are expected and will depend on supply vessel conditions at the time of delivery, a source said.

In Colombia, bunker availability at the ports of Cartagena, Santa Marta and Barranquilla is good, with the earliest delivery dates for VLSFO and LSMGO indicated at 3–4 days, a trader said.

In Brazil, Santos is seeing tighter availability for both VLSFO and LSMGO, with suppliers recommending lead times of around 7–10 days to secure deliveries.

Across other key Brazilian ports, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande, Belém, Salvador and Vila do Conde, supply conditions are okay. Both grade require between 5–8 days of lead time, a source said.

Paranaguá continues to show tighter VLSFO and LSMGO availability, with lead times of about 6–8 days.

In Argentina’s Zona Comun, bunker demand is steady, with normal availability. Recommended lead times for VLSFO and LSMGO are around 5–7 days. However, delays are expected at the anchorage due to high wind gusts.

By Gautamee Hazarika

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 14 August, 2026

Bunker Fuel Availability

ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (12 August 2026)

Prompt availability tight in the Gibraltar Strait; barge availability issues in Piraeus; 4-5 days of lead time required in Luanda.

Published

3 days ago

August 13, 2026

Admin

The following article regarding Europe and Africa bunker fuel availability has been provided by online marine fuel procurement platform ENGINE for post on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

Prompt availability tight in the Gibraltar Strait
Barge availability issues in Piraeus
4-5 days of lead time required in Luanda

Northwest Europe

Bunker fuel availability is tight for prompt supplies in the ARA, with buyers advised lead times of 5-7 days to get good coverage from suppliers, a trader said.

The ARA’s independently held fuel oil stocks have averaged 10% higher so far in August compared to July, according to Insights Global data.

The ARA hub imported 457,000 b/d of fuel oil in the first week of August, a sharp increase from July’s monthly average of 159,000 b/d, according to Vortexa cargo data. Benin (35%) was the biggest import source, followed by Venezuela (19%) and Colombia (17%).

The region’s independent gasoil inventories – which include diesel and heating oil – dropped by 9% in the first week of August, compared to July, according to the Insights Global data. The gasoil inventories fell to their lowest level in just over four years.

The region has imported 228,000 b/d of gasoil this month, a considerable rise from 119,000 b/d imported across June, according to Vortexa data. The majority of volumes arrived from the US (23%), Sweden (21%) and France (10%).

Bunker availability is normal in Germany’s Hamburg, and supply of any fuel grade can be secured within five days, a trader told ENGINE.

Availability is tight off Denmark’s Skaw and in Sweden’s Gothenburg, with buyers recommended lead times of 10 days for any fuel grade, according to a trader.

Mediterranean

Availability is tight in Gibraltar Strait ports, with buyers recommended lead times of around 7-10 days to get competitive offers from a wide selection of suppliers, a trader said.

Buyers looking to bunker in Barcelona are advised to book a week ahead of delivery, a trader said.

In Las Palmas, fuel availability is tight for prompt supplies, and buyers are advised lead times of 10-12 days for HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO deliveries, a trader told ENGINE.

VLSFO fuel availability is tight off Malta, with buyers recommended seven days of lead time, a trader said. ULSFO supply requires about six days of notice, while LSMGO is available with a more prompt lead time of 2-5 days.

Prompt fuel availability is tight in Greece’s Piraeus. Buyers looking for HSFO, VLSFO, LSMGO and ULSFO supplies are advised to book with a lead time of around 5-7 days, a trader said. Suppliers are facing tight barge availability in the port, a source told ENGINE.

Fuel availability is good in Türkiye’s Istanbul, a local supplier said. Buyers looking to bunker in the port are recommended a notice of four days for VLSFO and 1-3 days for LSMGO and ULSFO supplies, a trader said.

Africa

HSFO availability is tight in most African ports, with suppliers reporting very limited availability.

VLSFO and LSMGO availability is tight for prompt delivery dates in Lome and off Walvis Bay, a trader said. Buyers are advised to book deliveries at least seven days in advance, the trader told ENGINE.

VLSFO deliveries at the Lagos anchorage require 5-7 days’ notice, a local supplier told ENGINE.

In Angola’s Luanda, buyers are advised to book VLSFO and LSMGO supplies with a lead time of 4-5 days, a supplier said.

Prompt VLSFO availability is tight off Algoa Bay, with buyers advised at least 5-7 days’ notice, a trader said.

Bunker availability is tight in Port Louis, with suppliers quoting their earliest delivery dates 10-14 days out for VLSFO and LSMGO, a trader said.

By Nachiket Tekawade

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 13 August, 2026