The price of Brent crude oil has risen above $72, and as oil prices rise, so does the cost of marine fuel, leading to higher surcharges for shippers. These costs affect different shipping segments in different ways, each segment can get a broader perspective of where prices will go.

Marine bunker fuel (Bunker) prices have affected shipping segments in different parts, according to American Shipper to each segment has obtained data where prices have varied.

For more information: freightwaves.com