InsightFuel

Your resource for insights and analysis on the fuel ecosystem, bunker fraud protection, compliance, bunker risk, and empowering greener fleets and sustainable shipping.

Decarbonization Innovation

Celebrating Maritime Shipping’s Remarkable Journey Towards Decarbonization

October 31, 2023

Recognizing Achievements in the Industry I had the pleasure of engaging in a discussion with representatives from a global class…

Innovation

Going Bold with Innovation: Embracing the “Go Texas” Spirit!

October 1, 2023

During a visit to Norway a few years back, my wife’s family introduced me to a fascinating phrase that’s become…

Innovation

Leaders in Maritime Innovation Will Take Giant Leaps, not Small Steps

September 13, 2023

As we envision the future of maritime operations and financing, particularly the benefits it offers to cargo shippers worldwide, we…

Decarbonization Sustainability

You may be closer to your decarbonization goals than you think

February 20, 2023

Decarbonization is a hot topic across the shipping industry, affecting decisions by a multitude of stakeholders. Pressure exists not only…

Decarbonization

International shipping investors expect shipowners to prove their ESG credentials

October 6, 2022

The message coming from the Poseidon Principles signatories at the Global Maritime Forum on 22 September was clear: shipping companies…

Transparency and Traceability

An early warning system can help fuel suppliers avoid risk of ship fuel contamination

May 11, 2022

If the Singapore contamination episode in early April 2022 has taught us anything, it’s that shipowners and operators – as…

Decarbonization ESG Compliance Sustainability

How you can accurately measure bunker fuel emissions to ensure ESG compliance

March 17, 2022

Regulatory systems for monitoring and measuring emissions base their enforcement programs on generalized calculations, but these may only approximate a…

Technology

Digital Chemistry: Delivering an accurate and transparent fuel lifecycle

February 2, 2022

When we established FuelTrust we set out to help solve the problem of traceability and accountability in the marine fuel…

reduce carbon emissions, countries talk the talk, industry needs to walk the walk

Decarbonization ESG Compliance Sustainability

Countries are talking the talk, but industry will need to walk the walk

December 21, 2021

Hot air about hot air? Governments came together this fall at COP 26 to discuss the need for climate change.…

ESG Compliance

Shipping Emissions and ESG Compliance – the Next Crisis for the Maritime Supply Chain?

September 24, 2021

Maritime Supply Chain in the spotlight This year, as the Ever Given brought havoc to global supply chains, the world…

Partnership

FuelTrust Partnership with BlockApps helps companies drive decarbonization and sustainability

September 14, 2021

FuelTrust is pleased to announce our partnership with BlockApps, a blockchain app developer, to provide advanced capabilities to their TraceCarbon…

Fuel Fraud

The financial impact of bunker fraud is billions!

June 24, 2021

The maritime bunker market is rife with fraudulent behavior. From short bunkering to water in fuel to intended collusion, these…

Technology

The best models are those proven through backpropagation

June 17, 2021

“Trust is the highest form of human motivation” says Stephen Covey. It is the foundation of meaningful relationships and the…

Sustainability

You can’t fix what you can’t accurately measure – decarbonization through data transparency

June 15, 2021

The global shipping industry is undergoing a significant transformation in technology and operations. Driven by environmental goals, regulatory changes, and…

Fuel Fraud

Show me the money – fraud in the fuel ecosystem

June 9, 2021

Fraudulent behavior in the maritime industry isn’t new, it’s been going on for centuries. And it has been particularly prevalent…

Clean Oceans

Today is World Oceans Day

June 8, 2021

On World Oceans Day (June 8), FuelTrust celebrates the actions of Ship Owners, Flag States, and International Agencies on their…

Market Analysis

Lower global bunker demand in 2020 results in compatibility and stability cautions for 2021

April 14, 2021

The global bunker fuel market faced tough market conditions in 2020 due to the impact and changes caused by IMO…