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Author: David Callanan

MABUX bunker fuel price index showing weekly changes in global bunker prices

Global bunker prices mixed as Middle East uncertainty keeps fuel markets volatile

Bar chart showing global container fleet deployment by trade in 2024, 2025 and 2026, with Far East–Europe showing the largest deployed capacity.

Far East–Europe absorbs major container fleet growth

West Africa container trade growth showing containerised imports from the Far East between 2023 and 2026, with 2026 volumes running above previous years and highlighting strong regional import demand.

Chinese exports drive growth in West Africa container trade

Horizontal bar chart comparing 2016 (blue) and 2023 (yellow) normalized degree centrality for the world's top 10 ports, showing Zhoushan highest, followed by Shanghai and Hong Kong; Canada section appears below with top 5 ports such as Vancouver, Halifax, Montréal, New Westminster, and St John's.

Canadian ports lose ground in global shipping networks

MABUX bunker fuel price index showing weekly changes in global bunker prices

Global bunker prices fall as peace hopes weigh on fuel markets

Chart showing the average core EBIT margin by quarter for main container carriers from 2013 to Q1 2026.

Container carriers record mixed Q1 operating margins

Illustration of tanker shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz following Iran’s launch of a new maritime authority and shipping insurance platform.

Strait of Hormuz shipping controls tightened by new Iranian maritime authority

Chart showing carrier market share and yearly capacity change in Europe-ECSA and WCSA container trade as of April 2026.

European carriers dominate South America trades

Weekly evolution of the MABUX World Bunker Index (USD/MT) for 13–20 May 2026, showing four fuels: 380 HSFO (blue) ends at 791.75, VLSFO (green) 952.60, MGO LS (orange) 1,418.39.

Global bunker prices edge higher as market remains broadly stable

Projected global electrified vessels 2026–2030: stacked bars for newbuilds and retrofits per year, reaching ~3,000 vessels by 2030 with 18% CAGR.

Maritime electrification gathers pace as BESS adoption accelerates

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