EMEA News

Vopak Revenues Up On Higher Average Occupancy Rate
But the world's largest independent storage tank operator reports a loss after tax related to the divestment of US terminals.
29 Feb 2016
Contract Awarded for Lithuanian LNG Bunker Station
Chart Ferox and PPS win contract for LNG reloading station at Port of Klaipeda.
29 Feb 2016
OPEC: Output Freeze Will Push Prices Over $50/bbl
Qatar's energy minister says the proposed freeze will gain support because it's in everyone's best interests.
26 Feb 2016
Gazpromneft Reports 22% Increase in Black Sea Bunker Sales
The marine bunker division of the Russian energy company sold 795,000 tonnes.
26 Feb 2016
Istanbul Annual Bunker Sales Climb 12%
2016 has also "started optimistically" with similar volumes to 2015, a local source tells Ship & Bunker.
25 Feb 2016
Cramer: Oil Will Fall to $26/bbl, Saudi-Russia Output Freeze "A Total Hoax"
CNBC analyst Jim Cramer says the Saudis are taking direct aim at the United States.
25 Feb 2016
Saudi Tells U.S. Shale Producers to Cut Their Costs or "Get Out" of the Market
However, Saudi's oil minister claims OPEC is not at war with non-members.
25 Feb 2016
Oil Deal "In Flames" as Iran Dismisses Output Freeze as "Ridiculous"
Instead, high-cost producers will have to "lower costs, borrow, or liquidate" to cope with the price slump.
24 Feb 2016
Gard Warns of Shortfalls in P&I Coverage for Tankers Trading with Iran
Gard says it issued a loss prevention circular in order to assist their members in deciding whether to conduct trade with Iran.
24 Feb 2016
First of Three Hybrid Eco-Friendly Tugs Delivered to Dutch Navy
Damen says the diesel-electric hybrid tug, named Noordzee, was delivered to the Royal Netherlands Navy on Saturday.
24 Feb 2016
Shipping Industry Making Waves In Progress Towards Sustainability: SSI Annual Report
Progress update suggests there are challenges but advances are being made.
24 Feb 2016
Carbon War Room Launches Shipping Efficiency Advisory Board
The Richard Branson-created charitable organization forges ahead on shipping initiative.
24 Feb 2016
Bunker Hedge Drags Down Odfjell Bottom Line
The bulk liquid shipper says its "expensive bunker hedging" expired in December 2015.
24 Feb 2016
Becker Marine Receives State Funding for Container-Based LNG Cold-Ironing Concept
Becker has received a funding commitment from the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure for its LNG-based cold-ironing system.
24 Feb 2016
Qatargas, Maersk Group and Shell Sign Agreement on LNG Bunkers
Trio of companies sign MOU to explore the develop LNG as a marine fuel in the Middle East.
23 Feb 2016
Valmet to Supply Scrubber System for Two New Cruise Vessels
German tourism company TUI Cruises will install Finnish-made scrubers on latest vessels.
23 Feb 2016
Moody's: Iran Faces Significant Hurdles Boosting Production
Bond rating firm releases report suggesting Iranian crude volumes coming onto market will plateau by 2017.
23 Feb 2016
Recycled Bunker Company Completes €5.5 Million Bond Financing
French recycler Ecoslop raises $6.12 million through convertible bond issue.
22 Feb 2016
Cosco Declared the Preferred Buyer for Port of Piraeus
Greek government declares Chinese state-owned firm preferred buyer for 67% stake in port.
22 Feb 2016
Lukoil-Bunker Reports Record Bunker Volumes Delivered at Kaliningrad
The stems were said to be up to 6,000 tonnes each.
19 Feb 2016