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Why Tideform exists
For decades, bunker pricing has been fragmented, delayed and difficult to trust, forcing decision-makers to rely on estimates and incomplete information. Tideform brings clarity to one of the world’s most complex and consequential markets.
Built from verified bunker transactions across 500+ ports, Tideform delivers accurate, real-time fuel intelligence for shipping, trade, logistics, retail, and finance.
You deserve truth, not estimates.
Solutions
Dashboard
The fastest way to see the bunker market clearly
For operators, analysts, procurement, and anyone who checks prices frequently.
Atlas
AI marine fuel intelligence on the go
For operators, traders, and shipping professionals who want instant access to marine fuel market intelligence anywhere in the world.
API
Bring fuel intelligence directly into your systems
For software vendors, enterprise supply chains, trading desks, and data teams.
Choose the Tideform plan that fits your workflow
| Dashboard | Atlas | API | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature | |||
| Access Method | Web browser + Atlas AI via WhatsApp | Atlas AI via WhatsApp | GraphQL API integration |
| Best For | Comprehensive market analysis & decision-making | Quick on-the-go price checks | System integration & automated workflows |
| Port Coverage | 500+ ports worldwide | 500+ ports worldwide | 500+ ports worldwide |
| Fuel Grades | MGO, VLSFO and HSFO | MGO, VLSFO and HSFO | MGO, VLSFO and HSFO |
| Query Capability | Multi-port comparisons & analysis + text-based queries unlimited | Single port text-based queries | Programmatic bulk queries |
| Data Updates | Continuously updated prices & curves | Near real-time spot prices | Continuously updated via API |
| Spot Prices | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Forward Price Indications (FPP) | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Historical Data & Time Series | ✓* | — | — |
| Data Visualization | Advanced charts, graphs, & spreads | Text-based | Raw data for custom visualization |
| Customizable Views | Fully customizable layouts | Standard format | Full API control |
| Data Export & Integration | View only | View only | Full export & system integration |
| Setup Time | < 5 minutes | < 1 minute | < 1 day (typical) |
| Free Trial | 14 days | 14 days | Available on request |
| Pricing | $249 month per user | $29 month per user | Custom pricing |
What Tideform delivers
One platform, Three products, Complete clarity.
Continuously updated VLSFO, HSFO, MGO and alternative fuel prices across the global network, verified and normalized.
Transparent curves that help teams forecast costs, hedge risk, and plan ahead.
Structured time series for benchmarking, forecasting, and model training.
Anomaly detection, sudden spreads, availability indicators, and port-to-port comparisons.
Built for the people who move the world
Ship Operators & Charterers
Optimize bunkering, routing, and timing.
Maritime Software Platforms
Embed pricing intelligence into your tools.
Market Intelligence & Trading
Power analytics and pricing models.
Retail & FMCG
Forecast transport costs and benchmark BAFs.
Banking & Investment
Price risk, model scenarios, and identify market dislocations.
Marine Insurance
Enhance underwriting, risk analysis, and fuel-related insights.
What makes Tideform unique
Tideform is powered by the largest database of verified bunker deliveries, representing around 30 million tonnes annually across 500+ ports. This means every number you see reflects true market behavior, not speculative inputs.
Our pricing algorithms are designed to reflect how the market actually behaves, combining data prioritization with an adaptive radius-based approach, blending local and global market influences. The results? Accurate data for MGO, VLSFO, HSFO, and alternative fuels.
We aggregate data from multiple trusted sources, adapting to market volatility, to offer you comprehensive and dependable insights on fuel prices. We have no commercial bias. Just clear, trustworthy data with transparent methodology.
Port prices and forward curves update continuously so you never miss a market move.
Created by fuel traders, data scientists, analysts, and maritime operators with more than 20 years of experience.
Working with Tideform has been smooth and straightforward. The onboarding was clear, and we quickly got set up. By consolidating multiple sources into one, we’ve improved data quality and efficiency.
Accurate bunker pricing now powers our procurement planning and commercial offerings – something we couldn’t do before. We’re very satisfied and would gladly recommend Tideform to others.
Konstantin Broneytskyi
Manager
I would recommend Tideform because they offer modern APIs, value for money and are a flexible, professional and pleasant team to work with. I am looking forward to developing our collaborative relationship in the near future.
John Oosthoek
VP Operations, Digital & Decarb
We have been using Tideform for several years. The team have provided the most accurate and real-time bunker fuel pricing, compared with other services. We are looking forward to developing the cooperation even further to provide our customers with price insight in our digital bunker procurement market place.
Rikke Pagh
Customer Success Manager
Tideform delivers reliable, continuously improving bunker pricing data that integrates seamlessly into modern trading workflows. Their accuracy, consistency, and commitment to model refinement make them a genuinely valuable data partner for Sparta.
Sylvain Ruffier
Data Supply Manager at Sparta
How our pricing engine works
Our pricing methodology combines real-time market inputs, forward curves, and anomaly detection to deliver reliable bunker pricing intelligence across global ports.
Let’s enrich your data work and improve decision-making
Dashboard / Atlas
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API
Talk to an API specialist
Contact us to book a demo, explore our API and receive a tailored pricing quote.