EMEA News

New "Niche" Bank to Fund Fuel-Efficient Newbuilds

The institution would seek to bring financing business back to Europe from Asian lenders.

9 Oct 2013

Electronic Interface to Streamline Loading in ARA Region

Zeeland Refinery is launching the system, which connects barges' nominations for export into its electronic systems.

9 Oct 2013

Rosneft Head Calls for Producer Control over Russian Bunker Market Development

Independent bunker suppliers group disputes Sechin's arguments, says small refineries not a problem.

8 Oct 2013

Suppliers Seek Court Ruling on Russian Bunkering Ban

The limits on tanker refuelling hurt the nation's ports and push ships to foreign suppliers, industry group says.

8 Oct 2013

More ARA Region Loading Delays Reported

HSFO shortage reported in Rotterdam, narrowing low sulfer bunker premiums.

7 Oct 2013

BP, Rosneft Ink $5.4 billion Oil Deal

The long-term agreement includes the sale of as much as 2 million tonnes of fuel oil.

4 Oct 2013

Finnish Ship Owner Develops Own Cost-Efficient Scrubber

Langh Ship said switching to MGO or ordering scrubber systems from a vendor would have been too expensive.

4 Oct 2013

Supplier GB Oils Changes Name to Certas Energy

The UK fuel company said the rebranding reflects its recent growth and acquisitions.

3 Oct 2013

EU to Streamline Maritime Regulatory Compliance

The e-Compliance project brings class societies, carriers, and regulatory bodies together.

3 Oct 2013

Hull Design Promises Low Resistance Across Speeds

Finish designers say the hull results in "absolutely minimal" wave formation.

3 Oct 2013

Emissions Rules Will Drive up Costs for Ferries

Tallink Group says it is not yet clear how cargo transporters and ferries will meet the new sulfur limits.

1 Oct 2013

Reefer Containers a Hot Topic at Intermodal Europe 2013

Reefer container use around the world is reported to be increasing by 30% each year.

30 Sep 2013

Aegean: ARA Region Could End Up With No Bunker Suppliers, Just Traders

Supplier says delays in loading its fuel oil barges in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp area have hurt its business.

30 Sep 2013

Hapag-Lloyd Names Maersk Man as New CEO

The container shipping line is tapping Rolf Habben-Jansen of Maersk's freight forwarding business.

26 Sep 2013

Bunker Tanker Runs Aground Near Stockholm

Alcohol may have been a factor in the vessel's grounding.

24 Sep 2013

Europe Looks to LNG Bunkering to Boost Demand

Terminal operators are forced to idle capacity as prices stay low relative to Asia, Latin America.

24 Sep 2013

New Managing Director for Shipping Holding

Søren Gran Hansen comes from a position as Regional Director of DSV Road Holding A/S.

23 Sep 2013

Russian Bunkering Ban Illegal, Says Group

A Russian bunkering association has called on the nation's prosecutor general to look into the customs authority over the rule.

23 Sep 2013

Fujairah Terminal Phase 2 Complete

The third phase of the 815,000 cubic metre project will now move forward.

20 Sep 2013

Gothenburg Pays Out SEK 2M for Using Low-Sulfur Bunkers

The port said payments to ships using lower-sulfur fuel have grown, and new companies can enroll in the programme.

20 Sep 2013