World News

NSI Sees Increased Contract Sales Behind Falling Bunker Margins Around the World

Competition between suppliers is bringing low prices to customers if they are flexible about which port to bunker at.

17 Jul 2020

Wärtsilä Notes 'Area of Weakness' in Scrubber Market as Order Intake Drops

Wärtsilä's order intake for its marine systems segment has dropped by 40% from last year's levels.

17 Jul 2020

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2020 Week 28

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from July 9 – July 15, 2020.

16 Jul 2020

Norwegian Firm Orders Two Autonomous Battery-Powered Ferries

The ships will initially operate without the autonomous systems until they have gone through field trials in Norway.

16 Jul 2020

Integr8 Warns Buyers to Remain Wary of Bunker Delivery Notes

Inaccurate or non-compliant BDNs are a 'continuing spectre' haunting the industry, according to Integr8's Chris Turner.

16 Jul 2020

Current And Anticipated Soaring Demand Leads To More Price Gains For Crude

Market improvements also cause OPEC to plan on easing production cuts.

15 Jul 2020

IBIA Casts Doubt on Paraffinic VLSFO Black Carbon Theory

IBIA director Unni Einemo says there has been no evidence presented that paraffinic bunker blends are causing higher black carbon emissions.

15 Jul 2020

Swedish Firm Hails Successful Trial of Scrubber Washwater Treatment System

The company is now planning a seaborne trial with one of Europe's largest shipowners.

15 Jul 2020

Integr8 to Host Webinar on Freight Markets

The webinar will feature Matt Tonge, commercial director of Navig8, Paul Marsh, research director at Navig8, and Nicos Rescos, chief operating officer at Star Bulk.

15 Jul 2020

South Korea's Kogas Sets up LNG Bunkering JV

With five, other domestic players.

14 Jul 2020

FEATURE: Shipowners, Manufacturers Rethink Scrubber Strategies

Positives seen ahead despite layoffs and cancelled orders.

13 Jul 2020

Zero-Emission Freight Arrives in London

Cargo in French-owned schooner makes trip from Portugal emissions-free.

13 Jul 2020

Additives Expert Suggests Paraffinic VLSFO Components Behind Heightened Black Carbon Emissions

Earlier this year environmental groups suggested that some VLSFO blends were causing high black carbon emissions.

10 Jul 2020

Wärtsilä Extends 'Expert Insight' Service Package to 2-Stroke Engines and Scrubbers

The package was launched in November 2019 for four-stroke engines.

10 Jul 2020

The Virus Blues Cause More Crude Losses As Skittish Traders Worry About A Stall In Economic Recovery

Meanwhile, a noted law firm predicts more oil and gas bankruptcies.

9 Jul 2020

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2020 Week 27

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from July 2 – July 8, 2020.

9 Jul 2020

Dan-Bunkering Seeks Female Board Member

The firm's board currently consists of three men.

9 Jul 2020

BP Sinopec Joint Venture to Expand to Fujairah Bunker Market

The JV listed Fujairah among the ports it planned to serve upon its launch in 2015, but has focused on Asian locations so far.

9 Jul 2020

Unifeeder Signs Deal to Roll Out Fuel Efficiency Programme Across Entire Fleet

We4Sea builds a digital model of a ship to allow its operator to monitor its fuel efficiency performance in real time.

9 Jul 2020

FEATURE: Job Market For Bunker Traders Remains Buoyant For Now

While the bunker industry may have a shaky recovery ahead of it, by and large bunker traders still appear to be able to find new jobs.

9 Jul 2020