World News

BIMCO Issues Guidance on Bunker Contract Amendments in Wake of Expedited OW Bunker Test Case Hearing
A new Clause 25 has been added to the BIMCO Terms 2015 incorporating the recommended wording.
1 Mar 2016
OW Bunker "Double Payment" Test Case Granted Expedited Hearing
The outcome of the Res Cogitans "test" case will determine if shipowners with outstanding OW Bunker invoices are open to double payment of bunkers.
1 Mar 2016
0.5% Global Sulfur Cap: ICS and INTERTANKO Push for October Decision on Implementation Date
The two organisations want MEPC to agree at its 69th session that a date for the implementation of a 0.5% global sulfur cap will be set at its 70th session.
1 Mar 2016
Get Set for the 2023 Oil Glut
A rise in the number of electric cars is predicted to be the trigger for a massive drop in oil demand.
1 Mar 2016
Crude Futures Climb on Freeze Speculation
Bunker buyers should start working inquiries earlier as yesterdays prices might continue to look cheaper and cheaper.
29 Feb 2016
MOL Restructures Dry Bulk Business
MOL says that it will establish a Dry Bulker Business Unit and an Energy Transport Business Unit, effective April 1, 2016.
29 Feb 2016
Western Bulk Chartering Sale Challenged by Bulk Invest Creditors
Bulk Invest says the allegations behind the legal injunction are "completely unfounded."
29 Feb 2016
Hapag-Lloyd Operating Profits in Line with Expectations, Buoyed by Lower Bunker Expense
The Germany-based carrier says its average bunker consumption price fell to $312 per tonne in 2015, compared to $575 per tonne in 2014.
29 Feb 2016
Dry Bulk Mega-Merger Binge on the Way?
A brutal 2015 may have set the stage for a coming wave of acquisitions, mergers and tie-ups.
29 Feb 2016
Moving Away from HFO Key to Achieving Sustainable Shipping, Says SSI
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative's Vision for 2040 is to transform shipping's reliance on heavy fuel oil to a diverse mix of low carbon energy sources.
26 Feb 2016
Iran's 1.2 Million MT February Fuel Oil Exports to be Split Between Singapore and Fujairah
Iran fuel exports are ramping up, putting downward pressure on prices according to report.
26 Feb 2016
IMO Committee Agrees to Amendments for Draft Bunker Delivery Note
The changes relate to the supply of fuel to vessels fitted with alternative mechanisms for addressing sulfur emissions requirements, such as scrubbers.
26 Feb 2016
Ongoing Speculation Keeps Crude on the Rise
Bunkers were softer in early trading but firmed by the end of the day with correlation to crude prices.
25 Feb 2016
20|20 Vision: The Transition to Distillates is Going to be Messy
20|20 Vision: The Transition to Distillates is Going to be Messy
The bunker industry was already confused as to what would happen to all the fuel oil when we transition to low sulfur fuels, now we are even more confused!
25 Feb 2016
Golden Ocean Warned of NASDAQ Delisting Risk
Golden Ocean has received notification that it failed to meet NASDAQ's required minimum $1.00 per share bid price for 30 consecutive days.
25 Feb 2016
BIMCO and ISCO Cooperate on Bunker Spill Response Contract Development
Last week in London, the two organisations started work on the development of a standard contract for hiring of spill response services and equipment.
25 Feb 2016
AkzoNobel Announces More than $500,000 in Carbon Credits for Bunker-Saving Coatings
The company says it has issued more than 126,000 carbon credits to ship owners who have switched vessels to fuel-saving, biocide-free hull coatings.
25 Feb 2016
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2016 Week 7
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2016 Week 7
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue.com's demolition sales from February 18 – February 24, 2016.
25 Feb 2016
Container Alliance Shake Up on Hold, Says China COSCO Shipping
The recently merged company says that it will maintain its two current shipping alliances while it carefully considers its potential future alliance partners.
25 Feb 2016
Crude Sees Another Volatile Day
Bunkers were mixed today in the primary ports.
24 Feb 2016