World News

Norden Tests Zero Emission HFO Bio-Bunkers

CEO Jan Rindbo sees a growing demand for carbon-neutral transport.

30 Nov 2018

FEATURE: Can Direct Air Capture of Carbon Help Solve Shipping's GHG Problem?

DAC promises a cost-effective way for today's tonnage to reduce GHGs without modification.

30 Nov 2018

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2018 Week 47

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from November 22 – November 28, 2018.

29 Nov 2018

IMO2020 Fuels Could Come With "Best Before" Dates

Indicator tests to reveal shelf life may be needed.

28 Nov 2018

Crude Prices Slide to 2018 Low on Doubts of OPEC's Cutback Efficacy

Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin agrees with Trump that lower oil prices suit him just fine.

28 Nov 2018

Analysts Predict OPEC Production Cuts, But Saudis Say Only If They're Unilateral

Russia and Nigeria's reluctance to play along suggests OPEC's intentions may well backfire.

28 Nov 2018

OPEC Members, Analysis Expect Oil Production Cuts

Goldman also says it's in the U.S.'s best interest for crude prices to move higher.

27 Nov 2018

Crude Losses Offset by Hope of Rosy OPEC Outcome

Meanwhile, the price slump is not seen as calamitous for Gulf states

27 Nov 2018

Renault Looks to Use Wind-Powered Cargo Ships

Move shows cargo owners and ship operators increasingly consider wind propulsion a viable, cost effective low carbon option for their fleets, says IWSA.

27 Nov 2018

Crude Prices Bounce Back as Saudi Posts Record Output

But analysts don't think Monday's strong performance will be sustained.

26 Nov 2018

"Extremely Attractive" Crude is Set For a Price Rebound

Both Goldman Sachs and Barclays think the volatility plaguing the crude market will abate soon.

26 Nov 2018

Poorly Trained Crew Could Compromise Insurance Cover

Training should be adequate for IMO 2020, says insurance broker.

26 Nov 2018

Trump Wants Even Lower Oil Prices - and OPEC Will Quietly Oblige

The direction for prices in 2019 will be decided at next week's G20

23 Nov 2018

IMO2020: Hapag-Lloyd Expands Scrubber "Pilot" Programme to 10 Vessels

Still sticking to 0.50%S bunkers for the other 214 vessels in its fleet, although one of those will be converted to use LNG.

23 Nov 2018

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2018 Week 46

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from November 15 – November 21, 2018.

22 Nov 2018

Oil Dips as Saudi Says it Will Take Action on Weak Oil Demand

However, it's still unclear if the kingdom will try to balance cuts with Trump's call for even lower prices.

22 Nov 2018

Aegean to be Delisted from NYSE on December 3

Bunker suppler did not appeal NYSE's decision following the bunker suppler's filing for Chapter 11.

22 Nov 2018

IMO 2020: Being Prepared Best way to Meet Fuel Challenges

Panel at SMM in Hamburg echoes views expressed at IBIA in Copenhagen.

22 Nov 2018

Oil Market Fundamentals Now Impossible to Analyze Thanks to Trump: Sen

Meanwhile, the market continues to behave in a most predictable fashion.

21 Nov 2018

Oil Rebounds But Not Enough to Correct Overall Market Weakness

Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs warns that plenty of price volatility lies ahead in coming weeks.

21 Nov 2018