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Malaysia: Straits Energy Resources concludes FY2023 with 14.8% jump in net profit

SER recorded net profit of MYR 7.1 million (USD 1.38 million) in FY 2023 compared to MYR 6.2 million in FY 2022, the company stated in its latest filing.

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Bursa Malaysia-listed Straits Energy Resources Berhad (SER), formerly known as Straits Inter Logistics, on Friday (3 May) posted a 14.8% jump in net profit for its financial year (FY) of 2023, which was mainly contributed by its oil bunkering and shipping related services segment.

SER recorded net profit of MYR 7.1 million (USD 1.5 million) in FY 2023 compared to MYR 6.2 million in FY 2022, the company stated in its latest filing.

Revenue for FY 2023 totalled MYR 2.9 billion, dropping 6.1% from revenue of MYR 3.1 billion in the financial year before.

The oil bunkering and shipping related services continued to be the main contributor to the Group’s main revenue, representing approximately 98.9% of the Group’s revenue. 

“On the segmental basis, Oil Bunkering & Shipping Related Services Segment is the main contributor to the Group’s revenue which had recorded a drop in revenue approximately of 6.5% which was mainly caused by the drop of 23.5% in overall cargo prices in FY2023 as compared to FY2022 although the cargo volume sold has increased approximately by 16.9%,” the firm said in the Management Discussion and Analysis section of the report. 

“The increase on the cargo volume sold in FY2023 was mainly due to higher demand of both marine gas oil (MGO) and very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) from international shipping liners. The profit before tax for this segment has a marginal increase by RM0.5 million to RM18.6 million.”

In January 2024, SER’s indirect 70%-owned subsidiary, Tumpuan Megah Development Sdn Bhd (TMD), was awarded certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) scheme, paving the way for TMD’s entry into the marine biofuel trading and bunkering business in the second quarter of 2024. 

SER said TMD is the first Malaysian industry player to achieve ISCC EU certification as a supplier and trader of biofuels.

On 30 April 2024, SER announced TMD successfully completed a milestone biofuel bunkering operation in Malaysia. The firm believed this was the first delivery of ISCC EU certified marine biofuel by a Malaysian supplier.

On 2 October 2023, the Straits Group announced its intention to spin-off its Oil Bunkering and Shipping Related Services segment for listing on The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) stock exchange in the United States by way of a registered public offering.

As part of the Proposed Listing, Straits currently is the process of re-structuring some of its subsidiaries involved in the Oil Bunkering and Shipping Related Services segment, for the purpose of forming a separate listing group (Spin-Off Group). 

The Proposed Listing is still in progress and the Company will make further announcements as and when applicable.

SER is licensed to operate bunkering and barging operations at 19 Ports i.e Lumut Port, Port Klang, Malacca Port, Johor (Pasir Gudang) Port, Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Tok Bali Port, Kuala Terengganu Port, Dungun Port, Kemanan Kemaman Port, Kuantan Port, Pulau Tioman Port, Desaru, Pengerang, Johor Port, Bintulu Port, Miri Port, Labuan Port, Kota Kinabalu Port and Sapangar Bay Oil Terminal Port.

Currently, the Group owns and operates 15 licensed vessels that comply with health, safety and environmental standards, ranging from 540 deadweight tonnage (DWT) to 7,820 DWT. These vessels operate in the inner and outer port limits of various seaports in Malaysia.

Related: Malaysia: Straits Energy Resources concludes FY 2022 with 43.1% jump in net profit
Related: Malaysia: Straits Energy Resources completes milestone biofuel bunkering op in Johor

 

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Published: 3 May 2024 

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Singapore-based Uni-Fuels marine fuel volumes up by 58% on year in Q1 2026

Firm reported that marine fuel volumes increased 58% year-over-year to over 140,000 mt during Q1 2026, reflecting increased commercial activities and customer engagements across key markets.

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Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels), a global provider of marine fuel solutions headquartered in Singapore, on Tuesday (26 May) announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

The company reported that marine fuel volumes increased 58% year-over-year to over 140,000 metric tonnes (mt) during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting increased commercial activities and customer engagements across key markets.

Revenue during that period increased 64% year-over-year to USD 83.2 million, supported primarily by higher marine fuel trading volumes and expanded commercial activities, while gross profit increased 85% year-over-year to USD 1.8 million.

Gross profit margin improved to 2.2% in the first quarter of 2026 from 1.9% in the same period last year.

Uni-Fuels posted a net loss of USD 376,087 for the quarter, compared to USD 83,513 in Q1 2025. 

Following a stronger-than-expected first quarter 2026 performance and improved visibility on commercial activities, the company is increasing its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of USD 320 million to USD 340 million up from its prior guidance of USD 310 million to USD 330 million.

“We are encouraged by a promising start to 2026, which reflects the continued execution of our growth strategy,” said Mr. Koh Kuan Hua, Chief Executive Officer of Uni-Fuels. 

“During the quarter, we delivered year-over-year growth in revenue and marine fuel volumes, and improved gross margins. Operational performance remained strong, although quarterly results were impacted by a net loss primarily attributable to corporate communication expenses incurred during the period. 

“We remain focused on building on this momentum through disciplined execution of our growth initiatives, driving consistent performance, and improving returns on capital. Based on our strong first quarter performance and improving commercial visibility, we are pleased to raise our full year 2026 revenue outlook to USD 320 million – USD 340 million.”

 

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Published: 29 May, 2026

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Monjasa 2025 bunker sales volume steady at 6.8 million mt, on par with 2024 high

While the Group’s trading activities proved very dynamic, supply operations were more directly exposed to the muted marine fuels global demand and a less favourable tanker market.

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Monjasa 2025 bunker sales volume steady at 6.8 million mt, on par with 2024 high

Monjasa Annual Report 2025 – at a glance

  • Total revenue: USD 4 billion (2024: USD 4.5 billion)
  • Net profit: USD 39 million (2024: USD 65 million)
  • Consolidated equity: USD 472 million (2024: USD 444 million)
  • Equity ratio: 64.7% (2024: 55.6%)
  • Total supply operations: 16,741 (2024: 15,870)
  • Total number of employees: 745 (2024: 678)

Marine fuel supplier Monjasa on Wednesday (29 April) recorded a net result of USD 39 million for 2025, a 40% drop from the USD 65 million reported in 2024. 

2024 was the company’s third-strongest year ever when looking at financial performance.

In another year characterised by geopolitics shaping global shipping, Monjasa’s marine fuels activities delivered a total volume of 6.8 million metric tonnes (mt) in 2025 – on par with the Group’s largest reported volume in 2024.

Across its core business activities, trading and supply operations continued to serve global customers reliably. While the Group’s trading activities proved very dynamic, supply operations were more directly exposed to the muted global demand and a less favourable tanker market.

A balanced fleet of owned and chartered vessels made it possible to respond quickly to changing market dynamics and Monjasa concluded the year with a total fleet size of 28 vessels (2024: 33) deployed worldwide.

Monjasa Group CEO, Anders Østergaard, said: “We are satisfied with our financial performance in a year where global trade grew modestly and where momentum weakened as the year progressed. 

“For Monjasa, this meant an overall muted global marine fuels demand. In such a year, we are pleased to keep evolving our global team of colleagues on land and at sea, strengthen our balance sheet and position ourselves well for future opportunities.”

Monjasa’s core strength lies in serving shipowners and operators globally through one commercial entrance and a single global brand – Illustrated by 16,741 successful supply operations carried out across 877 ports in 2025.

To further support this ambition, Monjasa opened its 15th international office in Japan, expanding the Group’s presence in Asia and supporting closer integration of Monjasa’s global maritime services.

During the year, Monjasa also made a strategic decision to fully integrate crew management into the Group’s core business. By taking full responsibility for the recruitment and education of seafarers through its technical ship management company, Montec, the Group strengthened the link between shipowning and long-term operational reliability.

Monjasa reported total revenue of USD 4 billion in 2025 (2024: USD 4.5 billion). The year resulted in a net profit of USD 39 million (2024: USD 65 million) and led to a further strengthening of the Group’s balance sheet, with consolidated equity increasing to an all-time high USD 472m (2024: USD 444m).

These results lifted Monjasa’s equity ratio to 64.7% (2024: 55.6%), underlining the Group’s financial resilience and long-term stability.

Future outlook

Following the eruption of the Middle East crisis in late February 2026, Monjasa has experienced the disrupted global trade flows, strong tanker markets and imbalanced supply and demand first-hand. These factors contribute to a highly dynamic marine fuels market compared to 2025 levels.

Overall, Monjasa expects 2026 to be another positive financial year, with a projected net result in the range of USD 120 to 150 million.

Related: Marine fuel supplier Monjasa reports third-strongest financial year

 

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Published: 30 April, 2026

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World Kinect marine fuels segment gross profit up 86% on year for Q1 2026

Sharp rise was primarily driven by significantly higher bunker fuel prices, elevated price volatility, and strong execution supported by disciplined risk management in a dynamic market environment.

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World Kinect marine fuels segment gross profit up 86% on year for Q1 2026

New York-listed global energy management company World Kinect Corporation (WKC) on Thursday (23 April) recorded a 18% on year increase in gross profit for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026.

The company posted gross profit of USD 271.2 million in Q1 2026, 17.7% higher than gross profit of USD 230.4 million seen during Q1 2025.

Revenue for its combined aviation, land and marine segments in Q1 2026 was USD 9.69 billion, a 2.5% decrease from revenue of USD 9.45 billion in Q1 2025.

Specifically, the marine segment generated gross profit of USD 66.4 million in Q1 2026, up by 86% on year from USD 35.7 million in Q1 2026.

This was primarily driven by significantly higher bunker fuel prices, elevated price volatility, and strong execution supported by disciplined risk management in a dynamic market environment.

In total, WKC sold 3.9 million metric tonnes (mt) of bunker fuel during Q1 2026, up by 4% from 3.7 million mt of marine fuels during the similar period of last year.

“This strong performance marks our third best quarter on record for marine. We entered the quarter expecting a low price, lower volatility environment,” Jose-Miguel Tejada, Executive VP & CFO, said in a recent earnings call as quoted by Seeking Alpha.

“However, in March, conditions shifted quickly with volatility increasing sharply and average bunker prices rising approximately 70% month-over-month. By leveraging our supplier relationships and strong balance sheet, the team did what they do best and executed extremely well, supporting our customers while capturing strong risk-adjusted returns in our core resale business and in our physical inventory locations.”

He said the company is expecting marine gross profit to be lower sequentially as pricing volatility moderate for the second quarter of the year, though gross profit should be meaningfully higher year-over-year.

 

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Published: 27 April, 2026

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