EMEA News

Greek Strike Slows Fuel Oil Deliveries

A 24-hour strike by unions at the port of Piraeus caused postponement of some fuel loadings.

18 Jul 2013

Rotterdam Sees Strong Interest in LNG Bunkers

LNG terminal owners may open a third jetty for small ships in 2015.

17 Jul 2013

Report Faults Bunker Procurement in Malta

A government agency says energy company Enemalta's deals with a bunker provider were "an affront to the principles of good governance."

17 Jul 2013

Aegean to Start Bunkering Operations in Algeciras

Aegean President E. Nikolas Tavlarios says Algeciras is a "rapidly growing port."

16 Jul 2013

KPI Bridge Oil Appoints Team Leader in London

Mark Perrins has been with the company for nearly 5 years.

15 Jul 2013

EU Cap on Crop-Based Biofuels Passes Committee Vote

The plan is intended to encourage investment in second-generation biofuels, but producers say it may backfire.

15 Jul 2013

Odfjell Takes Step Toward Le Havre Oil Terminal

The port says the terminal, expected to open in 2017, will help it appeal to industrial customers.

15 Jul 2013

Industry Veteran Launches New Bunker Trading and Brokering Firm

Istanbul-based Bunkerist Trading and Brokering says it provides world-wide bunker and lubricant trading and brokering.

12 Jul 2013

European Investment Bank Financing Klaipeda LNG Terminal

The import facility is designed to make the country's energy supply more diverse and secure.

11 Jul 2013

"Dramatic" Improvements to Port Sustainability Promised

New automated mooring and electrical supply systems to support battery-powered ferry.

10 Jul 2013

Falmouth Port Considers New Safety Measures

VTS compared with pilotage service as means of improving safety navigating UK Bay.

10 Jul 2013

LNG-Powered Ferry Delivered to Fjord Line

The vessel "will set the standard for similar project," shipyard director says.

10 Jul 2013

Oman Firm Plans Bunkering at Duqm

"The growing Oman economy is helping us in a big way," says CEO.

8 Jul 2013

No Spill Reported After Aegean Sea Collision [Video]

The tankers remain locked together, possibly to stop one of the bulk carriers sinking.

5 Jul 2013

LNG Shipper Gets $662m Fleet Expansion Loan

Funds will be used in the construction of two new vessels for Maran Nakilat Co Ltd.

4 Jul 2013

Bunker Business Rescues USTC Group Financial Performance

Bunker Holding helped the Group to profit, despite a 10 percent drop in turnover.

3 Jul 2013

Rotterdam LNG Bunkering Now Official for Inland Shipping

Port says the move is expected to "give an extra boost" to the introduction of LNG as a marine fuel.

2 Jul 2013

Former IBIA CEO Adams Named DBTG Executive Director

Adams will continue to provide marine consultancy, training, and research through IMA Marine.

2 Jul 2013

EC Unveils Proposed Legislation for Emissions Monitoring and Reporting

Environmental groups say plan is "timid" and should include market-based incentives.

28 Jun 2013

Norwegian Ferry Getting Scrubber Systems

The open-loop systems will bring the ro-pax ferry into compliance with new emission rules.

26 Jun 2013