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Bunkering Facilities, Storage Set to Grow in Fujairah
However crude oil storage was said to be the priority, as throughput and revenue are higher.
26 Mar 2015
BIMCO Standard Bunker Contract "Already Being Readily Accepted by Suppliers and Traders Worldwide"
"Using a boilerplate contract that addresses key procedures and regulatory requirements adds a valuable tool for bunker negotiations," says BIMCO.
26 Mar 2015
No Need For Shipowners to Rush on LNG, Says MAN Diesel & Turbo
Senior Vice-President Ole Grone said that the price of the technology is likely to drop as newer technology enters the market.
26 Mar 2015
Lower Bunker Costs Not Enough to Fund Required Investments for Box Carriers
Continuing investment in new, larger vessels is vital for the future of container lines, but lower bunker prices are unlikely to boost financial positions sufficiently, says report.
26 Mar 2015
Shipowners Expect Better Charter Market in 2016
The gap between supply and demand for containerships is expected to widen next year.
26 Mar 2015
Alphaliner: Repeated Rate Increases From Carriers "Hard To Justify"
Carriers, including Maersk Line, are attempting to raise freight rates for the 5th time this year.
26 Mar 2015
Crude Rises to 2 Week High
Stemming bunkers sooner rather than later could save money in the long run if issues continue in the Middle East.
25 Mar 2015
Evergreen Expects Operating Costs to Fall 20% on Low Oil Price
Low oil prices could see the shipping industry generate higher profits in 2015, says Group Vice President.
25 Mar 2015
Curoil Sees International Boost to its Bunker Business
The company has reportedly been strengthening its position as a bunker supplier in the Curaçao region.
25 Mar 2015
Singapore-Listed Noble Takes Legal Action Over "Inaccurate" Allegations of Irregularities
"Their actions, and their timing, have been calculated primarily to inflict damage rather than to facilitate the distribution of research," Noble tells SGX.
24 Mar 2015
Box Market Bunker Demand to Double by 2030
In addition to a growth in demand for bunkers within the sector, the fuel mix is likely to change, said BCG.
24 Mar 2015
BCG: Sulfur Cap Investments Will Pay for Themselves
However it will be crucial to make the right choices at the right time, and payback times may be lengthy, the consultancy says.
24 Mar 2015
DNV GL Advises Caution on Hybrid ECA Fuel Switch
The classification society said that companies should start the changeover process well in advance of entering ECAs
24 Mar 2015
Wärtsilä Launches Four New LNG Carrier Designs "as Shipping Moves into the Gas Age"
The new designs were developed with both ocean-going and inland operations in mind.
24 Mar 2015
BCG: LNG Could Have 27% of Bunker Market by 2025
"The important question is when will LNG become the dominant bunker?" says BCG, adding LNG could have 27 percent of the bunker market by 2025.
24 Mar 2015
Brent Contracts for May Delivery Take Roller-Coaster Ride
Speculators insist that Saudi Arabia's recent decision to maintain production levels of 10 million barrels per day will keep driving the market down.
23 Mar 2015
Bunker Markets Confused as Energy Markets Make Mixed Movements
Soft bunker markets in the near future seem to continue despite any short term spikes.
23 Mar 2015
Shipowners Unhappy With Worldscale ECA Differential Review
Differentials suggested by current spot prices are some way below Worldscale published rates.
23 Mar 2015
Alliances Launch Asia-U.S. East Coast Services to Bypass West Coast Congestion
Panama Canal will be used to complete new all-water services between Asia and the U.S. East Coast.
23 Mar 2015
DNV GL Launches Fuel Saving Hull, Propeller Performance Monitor
DNV GL's new ECO Insight module monitors hull and propeller degradation to calculate optimal maintenance schedules.
23 Mar 2015