EMEA News

New Tax Breaks on Bunker Deliveries at Three Romanian Ports
The ports of Constanta, Midia, and Mangalia are said to have reduced the tax rate on bunker deliveries for shipowners that engage shipping agents.
19 Feb 2016
Saudi "Not Prepared" to Cut Oil Output
But foreign minister Adel Al Jubeir's comments do little to hurt a three-day price rally.
19 Feb 2016
Oil Price Bulls Are "Clutching at Straws"
Citibank joins the growing number of analysts critical of the Saudi/Russian output freeze.
19 Feb 2016
€53.3 Million Mediterranean LNG Bunkering Project Launched
Poseidon Med II is the second phase of an EU led initiative aimed at the development of Greece as a regional LNG bunkering and distribution hub.
18 Feb 2016
Weak Markets Take Toll on Rolls-Royce Marine Unit
Underlying profit at Rolls-Royce's marine unit fell by 94% in 2015.
18 Feb 2016
Iran Supports Oil Price Stabilization But Has Yet to Agree to Participate in Output Freeze
Critics call this a disappointment in "the last great hope for oil."
18 Feb 2016
DNV GL, VPS Launch Tool to Show Impact of Bunker Quality on Vessel Performance
DNV GL says that "for the first time" shipping companies can easily differentiate between the efficiency loss due fuel quality and other factors.
17 Feb 2016
Maersk Slashes $2.3 Billion From its Annual Bunker Bill
But the the savings did little to help its bottom line, as CEO Nils Andersen warns of tough times ahead.
17 Feb 2016
Bunker Saving Tech Firm Marorka Appoints New CEO
Board of directors announces Juergen Kudritzki will take reigns at digital fleet management firm.
16 Feb 2016
New Middlefart-Based Trader for Dan-Bunkering
Nikolaj Roushmann will work out of head office in Denmark.
16 Feb 2016
Iran Loads First Europe-Bound Crude Shipments
Iran was reported to have three initial Europe-bound crude shipments planned, collectively totaling 4 million barrels.
16 Feb 2016
A "Growing Consensus" Within OPEC Over Reducing Oil Glut
Nigeria's oil minister believes discussions to find solutions will intensify as the June date for OPEC's next meeting approaches.
16 Feb 2016
Rosneft, Pietro Barbaro to Jointly Enter Global Oil Shipping Markets
Rosneft says a deal would "significantly boost the efficiency of our logistics division."
15 Feb 2016
Bunker-Saving Coatings Manufacturer Jotun Group Enjoys 57% Jump in Operating Profit
The Jotun Group announced growth in sales and volume in all segments and regions in 2015.
15 Feb 2016
OPEC Willingness to Talk Cuts Either "Poppycock" or Evidence That "Hell Froze Over"
Analysts warn that the current oil price rebound is based on false hope.
15 Feb 2016
Bumpy Ride for Bunkers Set to Continue as Latest OPEC Rumours Trigger Yet Another Rebound of Crude Futures
But analysts say a new wave of trouble could be brewing.
12 Feb 2016
UK Court Sanctions Shell, BG Mega-Merger
The merger, which is expected to become effective on February 15, is still subject to the delivery of the court order to the registrar of companies.
12 Feb 2016
KPI Bridge Oil Relocates Trader to Athens
"In analyzing Jenny's strengths it became clear she was a perfect fit for the Athens team," says KPI Bridge Oil Athens Managing Director.
11 Feb 2016
Singapore-Registered Vessel Safmarine Kuramo Released After Hijacking
A Nigerian Navy operation freed the crew of the box ship within a day.
11 Feb 2016
Mega-Boxship De-Bunkered, Re-Floated After Grounding
The 19,100 teu box ship has been re-floated after a second attempt afer running aground on the Elbe river.
10 Feb 2016