EMEA News

Bunkering at Port of Aden Resumes After 1 Year Suspension
The Yemen Gulf of Aden Ports Corporation says bunkering operations have resumed at the port after a year of suspended activities due to political turmoil.
13 Apr 2016
Port of Salalah and Omanoil Agreement to Enhance Bunkering Services
The Port of Salalah signed a lease agreement with Omanoil to develop a small to medium fuel terminal at the port.
13 Apr 2016
More Doha Rumours Cause Oil to Skyrocket, But Be Prepared for Bearish Outcome
Crude is propelled to four month highs on the rumour that the Russians and Saudis are in consensus about an output freeze.
13 Apr 2016
Zeeland Seaports Completes Ex-Truck LNG Bunkering Operation at Port of Vlissingen
The operation was part of a pilot project that will inform Zeeland Seaports' decision on whether to continue with consistent LNG bunkering at the port.
12 Apr 2016
Dominance of North-West European Ports Under Threat from Mediterranean: Report
With North-West Europe home to some of the world's biggest bunkering ports, a shift in traffic could have a potentially notable impact on marine fuel markets.
12 Apr 2016
Lithuanian LNG Bunkering Project at Risk of Collapse
Lithuania's Prime Minister says talks between LitGas and Statoil for small-scale LNG trade must be completed within two weeks.
12 Apr 2016
CMA CGM Proposes Alliance Shakeup to Win EU Approval for Takeover of Singapore's NOL
The deadline for its decision on the Neptune Orient Lines takeover has now been pushed from April 15 to April 29.
12 Apr 2016
ABB to Provide Bunker Saving Power System to Norwegian Hybrid Car Ferry
The MM63 ferry will be able to operate as a hybrid, or modified to run as a full electric vessel with shore charging system, says ABB.
11 Apr 2016
Bremenports Launches Europe's First LNG-Powered Working Vessel
Move comes as part of a fleetwide eco-focused modernisation effort.
7 Apr 2016
OW Bunker: Another Blow for Physical Suppliers as Court Rules in Favour of Ship Owner in Double Payment Claim
A judge has ruled an owner is not liable to pay the physical suppler as there was never a contract directly between them.
7 Apr 2016
OW Bunker: No Way For Shipowners to Pre-Empt Arrests Under UAE Law
However Al Tamimi & Company suggests there are ways for shipowners who have had their vessels arrested to reduce legal expenses.
7 Apr 2016
MSC Cruises Backs LNG Bunkers with Mega-Cruise Ship Order
The world's largest privately-owned cruise line could introduce up to eleven ships through 2026, with a combined investment of $10.2 billion.
6 Apr 2016
MCA Awards UK Bunker Testing ECA Enforcement Contract
Lucion Marine will carry out fuel oil sampling at major ports across the UK and Northern Ireland.
6 Apr 2016
Stena Line Orders "World's Most Fuel Efficient" Ferries
The four vessel will also be "gas ready", and will be able to be fuelled by either methanol or liquefied natural gas.
6 Apr 2016
EU Approves Funding for Baltic Sea Scrubber Waste and LNG Bunkering Infrastructure Project
The BPO says it has received approval from the EUSBSR Seed Money Facility for the Green InfraPort project, as well as €46,140 in EU grant funding.
6 Apr 2016
Monjasa: No Evidence Was Presented at Trial That Saw 14 Convicted, Bunkering Vessel Forfeited
The local authorities have released only sporadic details on the trial.
6 Apr 2016
Biggest Ever Saudi Economic Overhaul Suggests It Is Bracing to Withstand Long Term Low Oil Prices
Massive proposed Saudi economic reforms include more levies, money loans, and the creation of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund.
5 Apr 2016
Saudi Oil Stance a Nail in Rally's Coffin And More Proof the Freeze Talks Are Doomed
Analyst says soft builds and oil prices between $30 and $40 will dominate the market for the next few quarters.
5 Apr 2016
New London Cruise Ship Terminal Faces High-Court Challenge Over Emissions Concerns
Plans for a Greenwich, London cruise terminal has suffered criticism over air and noise pollution.
4 Apr 2016
Suez Canal Offers Incentive of 30% Discount to Container Ships
The SCA has reduced tolls for container ships traveling the Suez Canal from and to certain ports by 30 percent for the period of March 7th to June 5th 2016.
4 Apr 2016