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IMO2020: The Beginning of the End Comes Early for Fuel Oil
IMO2020: The Beginning of the End Comes Early for Fuel Oil
HSFO cracks are widening, and fuel oil stocks are falling alongside bunker prices.
23 Aug 2019
Crude Traders Focused on Federal Reserve Announcement Cause More Price Declines
Crude Traders Focused on Federal Reserve Announcement Cause More Price Declines
But one analyst thinks prices may recover later this year.
22 Aug 2019
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 33
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 33
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 15 – August 21, 2019.
22 Aug 2019
2020 INSIGHT: New Mindsets for New Operations
2020 INSIGHT: New Mindsets for New Operations
We must be prepared to face the 'known unknowns' – which include everything from fuel availability to compatibility, writes Castrol's Cassandra Higham.
22 Aug 2019
Crude Trades Flat as Inventory Drawdowns Fail to Calm Economic Jitters
Crude Trades Flat as Inventory Drawdowns Fail to Calm Economic Jitters
Experts now think the chance of a global recession is 35 percent.
21 Aug 2019
Perception of Softening Trade War Supports Crude, But Kemp Wants Lower Prices For Longer
Perception of Softening Trade War Supports Crude, But Kemp Wants Lower Prices For Longer
The Reuters analysts predicts that the market could be balanced next year.
20 Aug 2019
IMO2020: Lack of Enforcement Does Not Change Requirement for Compliance
IMO2020: Lack of Enforcement Does Not Change Requirement for Compliance
Trident Alliance releases new Legal Brief on State enforcement of IMO 2020, and legal position of vessels that do not comply in cases on non-enforcement.
20 Aug 2019
Key Stakeholder Organizations Issue Joint Industry Guidance for IMO2020
Key Stakeholder Organizations Issue Joint Industry Guidance for IMO2020
CIMAC, IPIECA, and IBIA are among the headline contributors.
20 Aug 2019
ExxonMobil IMO2020 Lubes Available from Next Month
ExxonMobil IMO2020 Lubes Available from Next Month
At key ports including Singapore, ARA, Fujairah, and Houston.
20 Aug 2019
Heavy Lift Player to Test GHG-Reducing Biofuel Bunkers
Heavy Lift Player to Test GHG-Reducing Biofuel Bunkers
Jumbo latest firm to parter with Dutch producer Goodfuels.
19 Aug 2019
Bunker Market Split between HSFO/LSFO Poses Conundrum for Suppliers
Bunker Market Split between HSFO/LSFO Poses Conundrum for Suppliers
Suppliers will need to decide how much storage space to have for different fuel grades.
19 Aug 2019
IMO2020: Maersk Bullish on Scrubber Economics
IMO2020: Maersk Bullish on Scrubber Economics
May expand programme if economics continue to be favourable.
19 Aug 2019
IMO2020: Key Bunker Markets See HSFO Prices Tumble to 2 Year Low
IMO2020: Key Bunker Markets See HSFO Prices Tumble to 2 Year Low
Ahead of the upcoming IMO2020 rule.
19 Aug 2019
Crude Ekes Out Modest Weekly Gain, But OPEC Warns of Rough Sledding Ahead
Crude Ekes Out Modest Weekly Gain, But OPEC Warns of Rough Sledding Ahead
Only a U.S./China trade deal will cause positive lasting change, say experts.
16 Aug 2019
Charter Rates for Scrubber-Equipped Tonnage Fail to Impress
Charter Rates for Scrubber-Equipped Tonnage Fail to Impress
Premiums not as high as fuel prices suggest they should be, says GOGL's Vartdal.
16 Aug 2019
IMO2020: Scrubber Retrofits Taking Longer than Expected
IMO2020: Scrubber Retrofits Taking Longer than Expected
Pushing completion dates past the January 1 start date for IMO2020.
16 Aug 2019
Crude Down Again On Belief That Recession Is Unavoidable
Crude Down Again On Belief That Recession Is Unavoidable
But the U.S. is still producing encouraging economic indicators.
15 Aug 2019
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 32
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 32
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from August 8 – August 14, 2019.
15 Aug 2019
Dan-Bunkering Staff Move
Dan-Bunkering Staff Move
Forms part of staff development programme.
15 Aug 2019
Transparency in BAF Formulas: The Importance of Visibility as the IMO 2020 Deadline Approaches
Transparency in BAF Formulas: The Importance of Visibility as the IMO 2020 Deadline Approaches
The added complexity and inherent costs associated with IMO 2020 have forced shippers and carriers to reassess BAF practices.
15 Aug 2019