EMEA News

New Bunker Tanker in Saint Petersburg
The Sula will supply marine diesel fuel.
20 Sep 2013
Norwegian "Wind Ship" Design Promises 60% Bunker Savings
The concept includes a hull design that catches the wind and a computer system to analyse wind speed and direction.
20 Sep 2013
IBIA Praises Call for Early Review of Fuel Availability
"Our members need clarity" on the timing of the global low-sulfur fuel rules, the group's head says.
19 Sep 2013
Kuwait Ends Pipeline Plan
The pipeline would have allowed the nation to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
19 Sep 2013
Spain Threatens Suit Over Gibraltar Bunkering, Artificial Reef
The country says it will go to the European Court of Justice if the EU fails to sanction Britain.
18 Sep 2013
Exclusive Lloyd's List White Paper for Intermodal Europe Visitors
The white paper, "Recent Trends in Container Shipping," is available to registered attendees.
18 Sep 2013
Antwerp Chooses EXMAR as LNG Bunkering Partner
The gas carrier company says it sees LNG bunkering as "a strategic target market."
17 Sep 2013
No Spill Reported After Tanker Damaged in NSR Incident
Union says the incident "was a direct threat to the lives of sailors and the ecology of the Arctic."
17 Sep 2013
Dynamic Oil Trading: Dubai Operation to Launch Imminently
Twenty year industry veteran Jesper Jervild will lead the expansion into the UAE.
16 Sep 2013
Drewry: Bunker Surcharges Should Fall
Carriers have not reduced their fuel surcharges in line with increased efficiency, cheap Russian fuel.
16 Sep 2013
Russia Bans Offshore Bunkering at Black Sea Ports
Russian officials have come under fire for rules affecting bunker suppliers at various ports.
16 Sep 2013
DFDS: EU Should Help Fund Scrubbers for Short Sea Shipping
"Time is running out," and the EU risks adding more trucks on the road if shipping gets no support, Smedegaard said.
16 Sep 2013
BIMCO: Suez Attack Threat Must Not be Exaggerated
The shipowning body says the Suez Canal is more likely to be temporarily blocked by vessels run aground by faulty steering gear than by terrorists.
13 Sep 2013
Press Release: Innovation in Containers at Intermodal Hamburg Event
"For many exhibitors, Intermodal Europe provides the ideal opportunity to unveil new products."
12 Sep 2013
Timing of Low-Sulfur Fuel Review "Vital"
UK minister, IMO head call for quick start to the process to give industry time to adapt to 0.50% sulfur limit in 2020.
12 Sep 2013
New Oil Terminal, Blending Facility Planned for South Africa
Companies involved in the project say it could turn Saldanha Bay into a global crude transshipment hub.
11 Sep 2013
London Maritime Hiring at 4 Year High, Commercial Vacancies up 20%
But despite London's appeal, Singapore continues to be seen as the city with the most opportunities.
11 Sep 2013
Denmark to Build Sulfur-Free Biomass Marine Fuel Plant
The plant, at the Port of Frederikshavn, will make 50,000 to 100,000 tonnes of sulfur-free biofuel per year.
10 Sep 2013
Cosco Asia: Group Warns of More Suez Canal Attacks
Security consultancy says the August 31 Cosco Asia attack was also not the first.
10 Sep 2013
Strike Threatened at UK Port
The Port of Felixstowe management proposed changes to workers' packages, including a cut to bonuses.
9 Sep 2013