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Alphatanker: Long Commercial Life of Chemical Tankers Makes Wind Power Particularly Attractive
Alphatanker: Long Commercial Life of Chemical Tankers Makes Wind Power Particularly Attractive
To reduce emissions.
31 Dec 2020
Bunker Prices in Major Ports Double in 9 Months
Bunker Prices in Major Ports Double in 9 Months
But remain much lower than they were at the start of the year.
31 Dec 2020
Big Stockpile Draw Boosts Oil Prices, as "Bullishness" Anticipated In New Year
Big Stockpile Draw Boosts Oil Prices, as "Bullishness" Anticipated In New Year
However, concern lingers that inventories are 10 percent higher than a year ago.
30 Dec 2020
Oil + Scrubbers, Not LNG or Alternatives for ONE's New 24,000 TEU Mega Ships
Oil + Scrubbers, Not LNG or Alternatives for ONE's New 24,000 TEU Mega Ships
The world's largest box ships are set to be powered by conventional bunkers
30 Dec 2020
Eagle Bulk Buys Scrubber-Equipped Duo
Eagle Bulk Buys Scrubber-Equipped Duo
As part of fleet renewal programme.
30 Dec 2020
Oil Up On Stimulus Package Hopes As Vaccines Continue To Strengthen Resolve
Oil Up On Stimulus Package Hopes As Vaccines Continue To Strengthen Resolve
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia again resolves to support the market.
29 Dec 2020
IWSA Hails 2020 as "Breakout Year" for Wind Propulsion Tech
IWSA Hails 2020 as "Breakout Year" for Wind Propulsion Tech
Uptake numbers may be small, but they highlight an undeniable shift in thinking among shipowners.
29 Dec 2020
Oil Dips as Traders Anticipate More Near-Term Lockdowns
Oil Dips as Traders Anticipate More Near-Term Lockdowns
Analysts are also concerned about OPEC ramping up output next month.
28 Dec 2020
Green Light for Houston Ship Channel Expansion
Green Light for Houston Ship Channel Expansion
Known as Project 11, the waterway will both widen and deepen.
28 Dec 2020
BC Ferries Launches More Battery & LNG-Powered Vessels
BC Ferries Launches More Battery & LNG-Powered Vessels
Vessels set to enter service in 2022.
28 Dec 2020
CLIA: "Hope and Optimism" for Cruise Sector in 2021
CLIA: "Hope and Optimism" for Cruise Sector in 2021
COVID-19 meant 2020's bunker consumption driven by efforts to repatriate crew.
28 Dec 2020
INTERVIEW: Bunker Holding Eyes Further Acquisitions as Industry Consolidation Gains Pace
INTERVIEW: Bunker Holding Eyes Further Acquisitions as Industry Consolidation Gains Pace
"If we can find an organisation, if we can find people who have the right fit ... we will be pleased to further be leading this consolidation," CEO Keld Demant tells Ship & Bunker.
28 Dec 2020
Wartsila: Owners Using Pandemic Trade Pause for Retrofits
Wartsila: Owners Using Pandemic Trade Pause for Retrofits
COVID has not changed the need to meet IMO's 2030 and 2050 emissions targets.
25 Dec 2020
Maersk Parent Invests EUR 20m in Green Hydrogen Project
Maersk Parent Invests EUR 20m in Green Hydrogen Project
Hydrogen seen as an important part of the future green energy mix for shipping, says A.P. Møller.
25 Dec 2020
Oils Rises On Strength Of Brexit Deal As Analysts Contemplate 2021 Demand Recovery
The UAE predicts recovery starting by the second quarter of 2021.
24 Dec 2020
Hapag-Lloyd Orders Six LNG-Powered Mega Box Ships
Hapag-Lloyd Orders Six LNG-Powered Mega Box Ships
Carrier makes it a Merry Christmas for gas bunker advocates with $1bn order.
23 Dec 2020
BW LPG Orders Three More Gas Carrier LPG Propulsion Retrofits
BW LPG Orders Three More Gas Carrier LPG Propulsion Retrofits
Wärtsilä will provide the LPG fuel supply system for the ships.
23 Dec 2020
Oil Down Again As Covid Mutation Extends Demand Worries
Oil Down Again As Covid Mutation Extends Demand Worries
Meanwhile, some analysts criticize world governments for overreacting to the mutation.
22 Dec 2020
Gas Bunker Groups Add Members
Gas Bunker Groups Add Members
Venice LNG joins SGMF and Port of Corpus Christi joins SEA-LNG.
22 Dec 2020
Scorpio Exits Dry Bulk, Puts Remaining Bulker Fleet Up For Sale
Scorpio Exits Dry Bulk, Puts Remaining Bulker Fleet Up For Sale
In favour of a move into renewables market.
22 Dec 2020