April, 2020
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Wed01Apr
Melbourne: Dockers Refuse to Unload Ship
Over covid-19 quarantine dispute.
 Melbourne: Dockers Refuse to Unload Ship
Wed01Apr
IBIA on COVID-19: 'It's Business, Just Not as Usual'
IBIA is working on ways to provide alternatives to its training and events through online platforms while meeting in person remains unfeasible.
 IBIA on COVID-19: 'It's Business, Just Not as Usual'
Wed01Apr
High Freight Rates Hold Back US VLSFO Export Potential
The sharp drop in crude last month has left VLSFO prices around the world converging and has left US prices in particular declining more relative to other hubs.
 High Freight Rates Hold Back US VLSFO Export Potential
Wed01Apr
FEATURE: Bunker Companies Slash Payment Terms
Credit managers tell Ship & Bunker they have cut terms from 30 days to 15 for some customers, and to cash in advance for others.
 FEATURE: Bunker Companies Slash Payment Terms
March, 2020
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Tue31Mar
Singapore: Vitol Acquires Sinanju Tankers Holdings, Establishes Physical Bunker Supply Operation
Sinanju's Singapore Bunkering license holding entity has been renamed Vitol Bunkers (S) Pte Ltd.
 Singapore: Vitol Acquires Sinanju Tankers Holdings, Establishes Physical Bunker Supply Operation
Tue31Mar
Euronav to Write Down Value of its VLSFO Stockpile
Major tanker owner says it is currently using cheaper bunkers bought in the open market.
 Euronav to Write Down Value of its VLSFO Stockpile
Tue31Mar
Oil Rises On U.S./Russia Agreement As Virus Infection Rates Slow In Some Countries
Meanwhile, Iraq prepares to pump all-out.
 Oil Rises On U.S./Russia Agreement As Virus Infection Rates Slow In Some Countries
Tue31Mar
Global Oil Stocks Rising 10% a Month: Analyst
'As the petroleum market moves into massive surplus, storage has become the most scarce commodity in the industry.'
 Global Oil Stocks Rising 10% a Month: Analyst
Tue31Mar
Vessels Detained in Singapore
Several ships have been arrested in March.
 Vessels Detained in Singapore
Tue31Mar
Kiel Postpones Start of Cruise Season
Activity in the cruise industry is slowing down almost to a standstill with concerns over outbreaks on board ships.
 Kiel Postpones Start of Cruise Season