Bunker‑fuel surge trims Nueva Singapur berth schedule, sparks street protests

The weekly schedule for the deep‑water berth at Nueva Singapur showed a 15% reduction in vessel arrivals this week as bunker‑fuel prices hit a six‑month high.

The International Bunkering Index recorded a rise to ₣1.87 per litre, up from ₣1.66 a week ago, pushing shipping companies to renegotiate freight contracts and trim cargo loads.

On Tuesday, demonstrators gathered outside the Port Authority headquarters demanding lower fuel taxes and tighter price controls, echoing wider cost‑of‑living unrest across the Republic.

Officials say the surge could cut container throughput by 8% in the coming month, but the full impact will be detailed in the report below.