EMEA News

6 Finnlines Vessels to get Wärtsilä Scrubbers for ECA Compliance

The systems for six vessels brings Wärtsilä to 100 scrubber units installed or on order.

16 May 2014

Nigerian Official: Energy Bill Too Complex to Pass

Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke said the proposal might better be broken into parts.

13 May 2014

Another European Operator Chooses Scrubbers

Finnlines follows DFDS in deciding to install scrubbers rather than burn MGO in ECAs.

12 May 2014

Dual-Fuel Vessels Ordered for Short Sea Shipping

The two new containerships will operate in the North and Baltic Seas.

12 May 2014

Baltic Ports will Cooperate on LNG Bunkers

The Ports of Stockholm and Port of Tallinn signed a deal that also includes collaboration on shore power.

9 May 2014

Dan-Bunkering Moves Trader to Dubai

The addition brings the new Middle Eastern office to 10 employees.

9 May 2014

German Shipowners: Eco-Shipping Demands Government Support

Ownership within the industry is shifting as private equity takes over for banks and KG funds.

8 May 2014

Romanian Bunker Player Expands Team

Laura Codruta Enache said to have over two decades of experience in the bunkering industry.

8 May 2014

New Managing Director for Trumf Bunker

Kenni Goldenbeck's appointment was effective May 1, 2014 and was said to have "solid managerial experience" and an "international background."

7 May 2014

Retailer Reduces Emissions, Spending with Short-Sea Shipping

Tesco says it saved €300,000 per year on a single route by moving cargo from trucks to ships.

7 May 2014

Malta Government Seeks Return of Oil Spill Response Equipment

The equipment is in the hands of a private company under a 2007 contract, but the government has not received payment.

6 May 2014

UK Declares Shipping Emissions a "Major Determinant of Air Quality"

The United Kingdom is seeking input on the implementation of European Union rules on the sulfur content of marine fuel.

5 May 2014

"Too Much Capital" in Shipping Industry

Nordea official says equity fund investment in the sector could delay recovery.

5 May 2014

Qatar Looks to Greece for LNG Bunker Market

The major gas producer is looking for potential cooperation on marketing the fuel.

2 May 2014

Evergreen Marine Fined Over Greek Bunker Spill

A UK court found that the chief engineer of the Ever Sigma made mistakes in an oil transfer.

2 May 2014

Supplier to Start Using Mass Flow Meter for Bunkering in West Africa

It is the first installation of the Bunker Control System that Insatech has performed in West Africa.

1 May 2014

Trader Promoted at Glander International Bunkering

Alexandros Margaritis promoted to Senior Bunker & Lubricant Trader and Team Leader effective today.

1 May 2014

World's First "Supercharged" Battery-Powered Ferry to Serve Stockholm

The vessel can charge in 10 minutes, while passengers enter and leave.

1 May 2014

Delays in Rotterdam, Antwerp LSFO Loadings

Traders said the delays appeared to be caused by barge loading logistics issues.

1 May 2014

LNG Bunkering Plan Moves Forward at Dunkirk

The French port is looking for potential builders for the station as it builds its LNG terminal.

1 May 2014