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IMO MEPC 84 maritime fuel regulations: impact on LNG, biofuels & global shipping

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April 30, 2026

Container shipping reliability rebounds as global schedules stabilise

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Global bunker prices rise as Middle East tensions support fuel markets

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Shipping opex trends showing cost fluctuations across tankers, containers and drybulk vessels

Shipping opex discipline becomes critical as cost pressures reshape fleet competitiveness

Shipping opex discipline is becoming a strategic priority as operators face inflation, aging fleets, drydocking pressures and renewed geopolitical volatility. The report shows how cost control, contingency planning and technology adoption can help shipping companies protect competitiveness. Shipping opex discipline remains central to competitiveness after a decade of volatile operating costs across the maritime sector. The report shows that inflation-adjusted […]

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Global trade growth chart showing goods and services trends and nowcast for 2025 and early 2026

Global trade growth continues as fragmentation raises risks for 2026

Global trade growth remained strong in 2025, reaching $35 trillion, but the outlook is becoming more fragile. Rising trade costs, geopolitical tensions, United States–China decoupling and shipping disruption risks are expected to slow momentum through 2026. Global trade growth remained resilient in 2025, expanding by $2.5 trillion to reach about $35 trillion, supported by strong goods and services trade, East […]

Line chart titled Uptake scenarios: Fuel / CO2e savings. Blue line (All-Out Wind) increases from near 0% in 2025 to about 8% by 2050; orange line (Accelerated Adoption) rises to around 4% by 2050; green line (BAU) stays near 0% throughout. X-axis shows years 2025–2050, Y-axis shows Fuel/CO2e savings from 0% to 8%.

Wind propulsion could cut global shipping emissions through targeted fleet adoption

Wind propulsion could reduce fuel use and emissions across wind-suitable vessels, especially bulk carriers and tankers with high utilisation and deck space. The report finds targeted adoption could deliver near-term savings while easing future demand for alternative marine fuels. Wind propulsion is emerging as a practical near-term route to reduce shipping emissions, using technologies such as Flettner rotors to cut […]

Map of Europe showing potential e-fuels bunkering hubs (orange) and other ports (blue), with labels for Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, Haropa, Hamburg, Marseille, Sines, Barcelona, and Algeciras.

Maritime fuels policy review exposes gaps in Europe’s port infrastructure

Maritime fuels are central to Europe’s push to decarbonise shipping, but the current infrastructure framework risks falling short, with limited electrification coverage and an overreliance on gas-based solutions across European ports. Maritime fuels are at the heart of Europe’s strategy to decarbonise shipping, yet a new policy review highlights significant shortcomings in port infrastructure planning. Current regulations under the Alternative […]