Ethanol Demonstrates Strong Technical Feasibility as Marine Fuel, MMMCZCS Finds
The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping has highlighted ethanol as a technically viable alternative fuel for the maritime sector.
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Pioneering Ammonia-Fuelled Bulk Carrier Begins Maiden Transit to Australia
The inaugural dry bulk carrier running on ammonia fuel has commenced its maiden commercial voyage bound for Australia, according to industry reports.
Hapag-Lloyd Performs Inaugural SIMOPS Biomethanol Bunkering in Busan
German container line Hapag-Lloyd has conducted its first simultaneous operations biomethanol bunkering transfer at the South Korean port of Busan.
Gibraltar Records Increase in Vessel Calls for Bunker Operations
Bunkering traffic in Gibraltar has registered an upward trend, according to maritime intelligence published by industry news service Bunkerspot.
Alkagesta market insight on European choke point pressures picked up by Manifold Times
Trade publication Manifold Times highlighted an Alkagesta market update on the combined effect of stalled Strait of Hormuz talks and record-low Rhine water levels on bunker supply in Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and Singapore.
Baleària Receives First Truck-to-Ship LNG Bunker Supply in Tenerife
A vessel operated by Spanish shipping company Baleària has completed an inaugural truck-to-ship liquefied natural gas bunkering operation in Tenerife.
Engine for Pioneer Ethanol-Fuelled VLOC Completes R&D Testing
Research and development testing has concluded for the propulsion machinery designed to power the maritime sector's inaugural ethanol-fuelled very large ore carrier.
Repsol Completes Maiden Bunker Delivery at Chancay Port
Spanish energy group Repsol has carried out its inaugural marine fuel supply operation at the port of Chancay, according to industry reports.
Titan and Sogestran Agree Deal for 6,000 Cbm LNG Bunkering Vessel
Titan and Sogestran have entered into an agreement covering a 6,000 cubic metre liquefied natural gas bunker vessel.
Dual Supply Crisis Shapes Global Energy and Bunker Markets
Alkagesta's recent market analysis, highlighted by Manifold Times, details the simultaneous impact of diplomatic stalemates affecting the Strait of Hormuz and record-low Rhine river levels on global fuel availability, particularly across European and Asian markets.
Dual Chokepoint Pressures Intensify Fuel Oil Market Volatility in August 2026
Geopolitical tensions impacting the Strait of Hormuz and critically low water levels on the Rhine River are creating significant logistical challenges and price volatility in European and Asian fuel oil markets, according to Alkagesta's August 2026 market outlook.
European Gasoil Market Grapples with Acute Supply Crisis Amidst Rhine Logistical Challenges
The European gasoil market is experiencing a severe supply-side crunch, marked by a steep backwardation and critically low inventory levels in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub, compounded by significant logistical disruptions on the Rhine River.
Alkagesta Asia bunker sales reach 200,000 tonnes a month
Alkagesta Asia raised monthly bunker sales to about 200,000 tonnes by January 2026, supported by Singapore storage and new LSMGO supply.
Singapore bunkering growth continues for Alkagesta
Singapore bunkering growth has continued at Alkagesta, according to a Ship Energy report published on 20 January 2026.
Alkagesta IBIA membership supports expansion in marine fuels
Alkagesta IBIA membership will give the Malta-based commodity trader a forum for engagement as it expands its marine fuel and biofuel activities.
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