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Maersk, Shell, in World's Largest Biofuel Bunker Trial
Maersk, Shell, in World's Largest Biofuel Bunker Trial
The fuel will be supplied by Shell and produced from used cooking oil.
22 Mar 2019
NAT Still Happy Sailing Into 2020 Without Scrubbers
NAT Still Happy Sailing Into 2020 Without Scrubbers
Based upon a conservative financial policy.
22 Mar 2019
INSIGHT: Fuel Testing Considerations For IMO2020
INSIGHT: Fuel Testing Considerations For IMO2020
Demand for laboratory testing will inevitably increase, but buyers need to consider more than just the availability of a laboratory.
22 Mar 2019
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 11
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 11
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 14 – March 20, 2019.
21 Mar 2019
Crude Maintains Strength as White House Says High Oil Prices May Not Be So Bad After All
Crude Maintains Strength as White House Says High Oil Prices May Not Be So Bad After All
Plus, U.S. granting Iraq exemption extension against Iran sanctions may ease geopolitical tension.
19 Mar 2019
Euronav Takes Steps to Firm Up IMO 2020 Fuel Supply
Euronav Takes Steps to Firm Up IMO 2020 Fuel Supply
"This isn't going to end on January 2, 2020, so it's important to consider the longer term too," Head of Investor Relations, tells Ship & Bunker.
19 Mar 2019
Analyst Insists "All Is Good" With Global Economy as Crude Makes Further Gains
Analyst Insists "All Is Good" With Global Economy as Crude Makes Further Gains
Meanwhile, others suggest a price range for crude that both the U.S. and OPEC could live with.
18 Mar 2019
BP VLSFO Available from H2
BP VLSFO Available from H2
But firm info on pricing lacking for now.
18 Mar 2019
Battery + LNG  a Giant Leap Towards Decarbonization, Says UECC
Battery + LNG a Giant Leap Towards Decarbonization, Says UECC
New PCTC will go beyond IMO's target for a 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030.
18 Mar 2019
Bunker Prices, Environmental Regs to Drive Hull Cleaning Expansion
Bunker Prices, Environmental Regs to Drive Hull Cleaning Expansion
Within the container ship sector.
18 Mar 2019
Stena Locks in Scrubber Payback Period
Stena Locks in Scrubber Payback Period
To between 18 and 30 months.
18 Mar 2019
Slow Steaming Seen Plugging Box Shippers' BAF Shortfall
Slow Steaming Seen Plugging Box Shippers' BAF Shortfall
Drewry says shippers accept that they will have to pay more towards the fuel cost burden.
18 Mar 2019
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 10
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 10
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from March 07 – March 13, 2019.
14 Mar 2019
IBIA INSIGHT: Overview of IMO's 2020 Implementation Guidelines
IBIA INSIGHT: Overview of IMO's 2020 Implementation Guidelines
Guidelines developed by PPR 6 in February will be sent for approval by the Marine Environment Protection Committee in May (MEPC 74).
14 Mar 2019
Scrubbers Get Backing at Green Awards
Scrubbers Get Backing at Green Awards
CSA2020 wins Clean Shipping category at this year's Green4Sea Awards.
13 Mar 2019
Maersk Tankers' Bunker Adjustment Methodology Gets LR Approval
Maersk Tankers' Bunker Adjustment Methodology Gets LR Approval
Pool partners rewarded for investments in the fuel efficiency of their vessels.
13 Mar 2019
Bunker Jobs: Bunker Trader, Singapore
Bunker Jobs: Bunker Trader, Singapore
With a worldwide and renowned back to back bunker trading company.
13 Mar 2019
Possible Saudi Export Cuts Continue to Support Oil as Analysts Latch Upon a New Worry
Possible Saudi Export Cuts Continue to Support Oil as Analysts Latch Upon a New Worry
The NOPEC legislation is shaping up to be the next big issue that could affect trading behaviour.
12 Mar 2019
What Did IP Week Tell Us About Post-IMO2020 HSFO and VLSFO Avails?
What Did IP Week Tell Us About Post-IMO2020 HSFO and VLSFO Avails?
And the logistics situation.
12 Mar 2019
Sudden Consensus that Crude Demand is Healthy Causes Prices to Jump Over 1 Percent
Sudden Consensus that Crude Demand is Healthy Causes Prices to Jump Over 1 Percent
The IEA sees demand increasing over the next five years.
11 Mar 2019