EMEA News

Istanbul Freight Index: 2014 Week 5
Freight rates once again remained largely stable this week amid steep declines ahead of Chinese New Year holiday outside the region.
4 Feb 2014
Environmental Committee Supports NOx Monitoring
But the European Parliament committee did not support more intensive forms of emission tracking.
30 Jan 2014
Bomin Linde to Supply LNG for German Ferry
The LNG supplier is building LNG terminals at German ports to supply the fuel around the area.
30 Jan 2014
Istanbul Freight Index: 2014 Week 4
Freight rates appeared to have pared drops this week as ex-Black Sea shipment quotes remained largely stable.
28 Jan 2014
Another Pirate Attack Reported in West Africa
Previous report of piracy on Angola coast in dispute as the tankers' crew is found safe.
28 Jan 2014
Return of Iranian Product Could Improve Bunker Quality
As trade with UAE increases with lifted sanctions, locals anticipate shift in oil markets.
27 Jan 2014
Navoil & Soyuz Bunkering Group Launch Bunker Service in Lagos
"Our competitive advantage is the fact that we can supply vessels within the port area," says Navoil Managing Director Glenford Tan.
27 Jan 2014
UK Owner Expands Fleet with Fuel-Saving Ships
Lomar Corp. says new ships ordered from Chinese shipyards use fuel-saving designs.
24 Jan 2014
Russia Plans 65% Drop in Fuel Oil Exports
The plan also calls for a shift in energy exports toward Asia-Pacific.
24 Jan 2014
Private Equity Firm Expanding Shipping Investment
UK-based Talis Capital bought three ships in 2013 and plans more acquisitions this year.
24 Jan 2014
Ghana Bunkering Industry Needs Investment
Private bunkering firms say Ghana Bunkering Services infrastructure is outdated.
24 Jan 2014
New Supplier Oleum "Making A Difference" in West Africa's Bunker Market
The new West Africa player says it's "no secret" they are aiming for the region's major clients.
24 Jan 2014
Customers Should Be Aware of Low Sulfur Bunker Costs: Hapag Lloyd
"We're surprised that so few have made announcements concerning these consequences."
23 Jan 2014
Suspected Hijacking of Tanker off Angola
The case could represent an extension of the range of Nigerian pirates targeting refined product cargo.
23 Jan 2014
German Firm to Supply LNG Package for Q-Max Carrier
The ship's MAN 2-stroke ME-GI system called "of the most economic approaches of a modern LNG carrier design."
22 Jan 2014
Istanbul Freight Index: 2014 Week 3
Freight markets still appear depressed in the Black Sea and East Mediterranean.
21 Jan 2014
Danish Ferry Operator Chooses Distillates for ECA Compliance
Bornholm says renegotiation of ferry tenders makes investment in new equipment too risky.
21 Jan 2014
World's First LNG-Only Tug Enters Service in Norway
The M/T Borgøy began its maiden voyage last week.
21 Jan 2014
Lloyds Register to Hold Workshop on Glycerine Fuel
The event is part of the GLEAMS group's efforts to research development of the fuel for marine use.
17 Jan 2014
Istanbul Freight Index: 2014 Week 2
Markets were off to a slow start as holiday slumber extended to the beginning of the week.
16 Jan 2014