Bunker‑fuel price jump forces schedule reshuffle at Nueva Singapur

The deep‑water berth’s vessel timetable shifted early Tuesday after bunker‑fuel rates rose 12 % across the regional market. The change prompted the Port Authority of Nueva Singapur to adjust berthing slots for the week. Operators reported the move while freight forwarders recalibrated loading plans.

The price jump stems from a supply interruption at the offshore refinery complex that feeds the monsoon‑season market. Analysts at the Federal Treasury note the outage reduced diesel output by roughly 15 % for the past ten days. The shortfall has been passed through to bunker‑fuel contracts on the spot market.

Three containerships slated for arrival on Wednesday were reassigned to Thursday, extending the average dwell time by six hours. The delay added an estimated ₣ 850 million to the port’s weekly handling cost, according to the Authority’s operations chief. Shipping lines have warned of higher freight rates if the trend continues.

The Authority will publish a revised slot allocation on Thursday and says it will keep fuel pricing under review. Officials expect the refinery to resume normal output by the end of the month, which could restore the original schedule. The next update will include projected fuel‑cost impacts on next‑week arrivals.