EMEA News

Launch for Marine Engine Designed to Run on 100% Biodiesel
The AGCO Power engine has been launched in the UK by Mermaid Marine.
30 Jun 2014
New Monaco Based Trader for Dan Bunkering
Lefty Charalambopoulos comes from a background in the real estate industry.
27 Jun 2014
North Sea Bunker Costs "Becoming Intolerable"
Local UK chamber of commerce warns of potential economic pitfalls of new ECA rules.
27 Jun 2014
UK Chamber: Position on ECA "Misrepresented"
The group says it favours the new emissions rules but wants flexibility in their implementation.
27 Jun 2014
Stena: Private Equity has "Fundamentally Damaged" the Tanker Market
The company says it is looking at niches including key cargos in particular geographies, as well as liquefied natural gas (LNG).
27 Jun 2014
Bunker Saving Sail System for Cargo Ships Undergoes Testing
The rotor sail system is undergoing land tests now, and tests at sea later this year.
27 Jun 2014
Supplier: In 2025 15% of the Bunker Market Will be LNG
But Bominflot Estonia Manging Director says conversion of existing vessels to use LNG bunkers was not profitable.
26 Jun 2014
Europe Extends Antitrust Exemption for Carriers
Regulators say consortia can help customers by improving productivity and service quality.
26 Jun 2014
Italian Player Sells its Bunker Business
Petrolmar's bunker business, which was acquired by Dutch shipping firm Vroon, has been sold to Italian bunker vessel owner Ciane.
26 Jun 2014
Bunker Player Anticipates Huge Growth in Distillate Sales for North and Baltic Sea Region
Next year the North and Baltic Sea region's diesel fuel market is predicted to grow by 10 million tonnes to 13.5 million tonnes.
26 Jun 2014
SeaIntel: 2015 ECA Rules Could Create a "Low-Sulfur Surcharge Price War"
The container market analyst says next year Baltic feeder charges could rise $190 per TEU.
25 Jun 2014
Emissions Rules Put Pressure on Feeders
"Emissions will be a burning issue during the run up to 2015," says Delphis head.
25 Jun 2014
19 Tanks Planned for Fujairah Refinery Terminal
An ENOC subsidiary has been contracted for the project, which is scheduled for completion in 17 months.
25 Jun 2014
First LNG-Powered Inland Vessel Arrives in EU
The ship will be used for testing and development of LNG infrastructure and regulation.
24 Jun 2014
UK Ferry Operator Already Complying With 2015 ECA Regulations
Although the low sulfur bunkers are more expensive, the firm says it has still managed to stay competitive.
23 Jun 2014
Rule Change to Allow Russian LNG Bunkering Proposed
A research engineer says bunker zones now required for LNG storage are excessive.
23 Jun 2014
Low-Sulfur Rules will Cost £300 Million Per Year, UK Shippers Say
Industry players are calling for flexibility from European regulators during a transition period.
23 Jun 2014
UK Transport Minister "Disappointed" in Calls for ECA Delay
"It is something the shipping industry has had over six years to get its head around."
20 Jun 2014
Spanish Port to Offer LNG Reloading
Bilbao is moving toward permitting LNG bunkering from vessels or from shore.
20 Jun 2014
Shipowners Seek Change in ECA Enforcement
The ECSA says port states should use delivery notes and records rather than widespread sampling.
18 Jun 2014