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Coronavirus Causes More Losses For Crude, While Libyan Shutdowns Described As "A Bullet In The Head"
Coronavirus Causes More Losses For Crude, While Libyan Shutdowns Described As "A Bullet In The Head"
Still, one analyst thinks traders have overreacted to the virus.
24 Jan 2020
V-TIC Insight: The Rise of Additive Companies to Meet the VLSFO Challenge
V-TIC Insight: The Rise of Additive Companies to Meet the VLSFO Challenge
As the fuels are changing, so too are customer strategies to deal with these new scenarios.
24 Jan 2020
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2020 Week 3
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2020 Week 3
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from January 16 – January 22, 2020.
23 Jan 2020
Maersk Hikes BAF on Rising VLSFO Prices
Maersk Hikes BAF on Rising VLSFO Prices
The rate increased will be communicated by the end of January and will come into effect on 1 March.
23 Jan 2020
BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse Join Shipping Lending Agreement the Poseidon Principles
BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse Join Shipping Lending Agreement the Poseidon Principles
BNP Paribas is the largest lender to the global shipping industry.
23 Jan 2020
FEATURE: VLSFOs - The Concerning Fuel Management Issues So Far....
FEATURE: VLSFOs - The Concerning Fuel Management Issues So Far....
VPS gives background and presents three real-world case studies where ships have encountered problem VLSFO fuel.
23 Jan 2020 · By Stanley George, Group Technical & Science Manager, VPS
Crude Down Nearly 3% As Potential Economic Impact of China Coronavirus Spooks Traders
Crude Down Nearly 3% As Potential Economic Impact of China Coronavirus Spooks Traders
Travel activity could be particularly affected, says Goldman.
22 Jan 2020
Shipping Company Wallenius SOL Orders Two New LNG-Fuelled Ships
Shipping Company Wallenius SOL Orders Two New LNG-Fuelled Ships
The ships are due for delivery in 2021.
22 Jan 2020
Kitack Lim Hails 'Relatively Smooth' IMO 2020 Transition
Kitack Lim Hails 'Relatively Smooth' IMO 2020 Transition
Only 10 cases of non-availability of compliant fuels have been reported to the IMO so far.
22 Jan 2020
VLSFOs: High Level of Bunker Alerts Relating to Sediment Issues
VLSFOs: High Level of Bunker Alerts Relating to Sediment Issues
Between 24th December 2019 and 21st January 2020, VPS has issued seven Bunker Alerts relating to sediment issues within VLSFO fuels.
22 Jan 2020
FEATURE: The Growing Problem of IMO 2020 VLSFO Bunkers With Marginally Off-Spec Sulfur
FEATURE: The Growing Problem of IMO 2020 VLSFO Bunkers With Marginally Off-Spec Sulfur
Are shipowners overreacting, or suppliers shirking obligation?
22 Jan 2020
Positive Analytical Sentiment For Ample Global Crude Supply Supports Prices
Positive Analytical Sentiment For Ample Global Crude Supply Supports Prices
Even U.S. shale is credited for keeping the market balanced during the Libyan outage.
21 Jan 2020
Probunkers Set to Order Two LNG Bunker Barges
Probunkers Set to Order Two LNG Bunker Barges
The ships will have 7,600 m3 of storage capacity.
21 Jan 2020
Oil Up on Libyan Force Majeure, Analysts Disagree on Its Potential Market Impact
Oil Up on Libyan Force Majeure, Analysts Disagree on Its Potential Market Impact
However, the majority view is prices may be range-bound for 2020.
20 Jan 2020
Expect Zero Tolerance for IMO 2020 Non-Compliance: Paris and Tokyo MOUs
Expect Zero Tolerance for IMO 2020 Non-Compliance: Paris and Tokyo MOUs
The authorities have been delivering letters to vessels since the start of last year to make them aware of the new rules.
20 Jan 2020
IMO 2050 Decarbonisation to Cost $1.1 Trillion
IMO 2050 Decarbonisation to Cost $1.1 Trillion
Some 87% of the cost will be taken up by investments on land.
20 Jan 2020
Crude Down on Weak China Data, Optimism For Healthy 2020 Replaced by Doubt
Crude Down on Weak China Data, Optimism For Healthy 2020 Replaced by Doubt
CMC Markets believes crude's upside will be limited this year.
17 Jan 2020
The Switch to IMO 2020 Bunker Fuels: So Far, So Good?
The Switch to IMO 2020 Bunker Fuels: So Far, So Good?
Despite earlier fears, widespread problems with new 0.50% sulfur VLSFO fuels have so far failed to materialize.
17 Jan 2020
FEATURE: Roaring 2020s Seem Uncertain Prospect for Bunker Industry After Turbulent 2019
FEATURE: Roaring 2020s Seem Uncertain Prospect for Bunker Industry After Turbulent 2019
Credit issues related to IMO 2020 are set to be the biggest challenge this year.
16 Jan 2020
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2020 Week 2
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2020 Week 2
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from January 9 – January 15, 2020.
16 Jan 2020
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