World News

Industry Insight: An interview with Samir Bailouni, Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Co.)
Industry Insight: An interview with Samir Bailouni, Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Co.)
Nakilat is a Qatari company that ships LNG from Qatar mega projects to the world.
23 Mar 2015
Aegean: New Business Will Push 2015 Results Higher, But 2014 Volumes Like-for-Like
"It was basically same store sales," says President as Aegean exceeds 3 million tonnes in quarterly bunker sales for the first time.
23 Mar 2015
New Terminal Gives Boost to Cape Verde Bunker Market
Enacol built the terminal for $1.9 million
20 Mar 2015
New Sulfur Regulations "Favourable" for Aegean
Tighter sulfur regulations means better spreads and disruption to competitors, says Aegean.
20 Mar 2015
Crude Resumes Price Decline
Brent front-month contracts for May fell under $54 before settling at $54.43.
19 Mar 2015
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2015 Week 11
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2015 Week 11
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue.com's demolition sales from Mar 12 - 18, 2015.
19 Mar 2015
Aegean: Low Oil Prices Good for Business
Low oil prices mean higher sales volumes as well as lower operating and interest costs, says Aegean President.
19 Mar 2015
Vladivostok to Become "Free Port" in 2016
It is not clear whether bunkers will be included within the duty free regime, but the focus is said to be on logistics, ship repair and export-oriented goods.
19 Mar 2015
Slow Steaming has Created a "Huge Gap" in the Market
Slow steaming by shipping companies has opened a gap for rail transport, which although more expensive is seen as quicker and more reliable.
19 Mar 2015
Aegean: Bunker Markets Are "More Rational" Since OW Bunker Collapse
Bunker markets are experiencing more rational pricing since OW Bunker's November exit, says Aegean Chairman.
19 Mar 2015
Decrease in the US Dollar Sees Oil Prices Rise
We could see WTI starting with a three and bunker prices starting with a one in the primary ports.
18 Mar 2015
Nordic American Offshore: "Optimistic Outlook" for the Future Despite Turbulent Market
"When Brent crude prices return to the $60 - $80 range per barrel we expect to see renewed activity in our market," says Executive Chairman.
18 Mar 2015
Vitol Revenues, Traded Oil Volumes Down for 2014
"The rapid slide in the price of crude in the last quarter of 2014 impacted our headline revenue figure which has fallen to $270 billion," says President.
18 Mar 2015
Aegean Reports Strong 2014 Despite OW Bunker Bad Debts, Vessel Sale Losses
Aegean finished the year strongly, while full year bunker sales volumes, average spread per metric tonne, and adjusted profit were all up on the prior year.
18 Mar 2015
Crude Oil Market Takes a Turn
The bunker buyer should be able to enjoy low prices for the remainder of the week we suspect.
17 Mar 2015
"World's Cleanest Ferries" Powered by Rolls-Royce LNG Engines
The Fjord Line-owned ferries beat over 3,000 ships in the rankings.
17 Mar 2015
Madsen: DOT Acted as Tankoil's "Bank," and it Was Visible to OW Bunker Management
The Danish investment manager says DOT's credit situation would have been visible to OW Bunker management based on the 2013 results.
17 Mar 2015
OW Bunker Trustees to Fight Banks in Court over $71M Claim
Trustees will fight ING and BNP Paribas for receipt of payment on selling OW Bunker oil inventories, over which the banks claim they have a mortgage.
17 Mar 2015
Former DOT Trader Joins Clipper Oil in Singapore
Nic Tan was said to be "a veteran in the bunker industry."
17 Mar 2015
Crude Oil Futures Hit Lowest Levels Seen in 6 Consecutive Years
The bunker buyer is in a great position and it's up to them whether to wait for further falling prices or fix now with less risk.
16 Mar 2015