World News

Vopak Reports "Market Challenges" in Q1
The company anticipates growing imbalances in supply and demand, resulting in more global trade.
23 Apr 2014
Crude Benchmarks Tumble
WTI lost $2.24/bbl, settling at $102.13, while Brent slipped $0.68/bbl finishing the day at $109.27/bbl.
22 Apr 2014
Investment Group Seeks Backers for 25 Eco-ships
Investment Group Seeks Backers for 25 Eco-ships
Global Maritime Investments Group says the package could offer returns of 25% over five years.
22 Apr 2014
Carnival Close to 20% Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The company said it is pursing "aggressive energy reduction" efforts, along with waste water treatment and scrubbers.
22 Apr 2014
Maersk Line: Europe Needs Effective ECA Enforcement, Like North America
"We see a very strong regime in North America we can't say the same is happening in Europe."
22 Apr 2014
Shell Simplifying LNG Bunker Vessel Order
The energy major is now identifying the ships as barges rather than tankers and changing plans for equipment.
22 Apr 2014
Bunker Prices, Crude Stable on a Quiet Easter Monday
There has been an intensified focus on the Keystone Pipeline, with the debate currently in the hands of the Nebraska Supreme Court.
21 Apr 2014
Fathom Launch New Magazine Focused on Clean Technology, Fuel Efficiency
Fathom say The Insight provides information around solutions and strategies for improving fuel performance and streamlining operational processes.
21 Apr 2014
d'Amico Tankers Reduce Fuel Use, Increase Flexibility
The two newly ordered vessels will allow for transportation of up to nine different products, increasing operating flexibility.
21 Apr 2014
ZIM Attributes Improved 2013 Performance to Bunker Cost Control
The company faced lower freight rates and restructuring expenses, despite an increase in volumes.
18 Apr 2014
IMO Tier III Rules Prevent "Mushrooming National Regulations"
MAN Diesel & Turbo says we will see a rivalry of fuels for decades to come.
18 Apr 2014
Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV Sign Merger Deal
"Our two companies are playing an active part in consolidating the liner shipping industry."
18 Apr 2014
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2014 Week 16
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2014 Week 16
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue.com's demolition sales from April 10th - 16th 2014.
17 Apr 2014
Interferry Media Statement: Ferry Accident in South Korea
Interferry wishes to express its deepest condolences to everyone affected by the recent tragedy in South Korea.
17 Apr 2014
New CEO for Bunker Supplier Endofa
Former Shipping.dk CEO Lars Hoffmann will join Endofa in the company's Dubai office May 1, 2014.
17 Apr 2014
Oil Prices Stable on Wednesday
Intraday trading was marked with volatility in bunker prices as the markets danced about.
16 Apr 2014
Inside Opinion: Corruption and the Cultural Divide
Inside Opinion: Corruption and the Cultural Divide
In parts of the world where it's a fact of business life, the question is where is the line is between "cultural" and "corrupt".
16 Apr 2014
Analysts Back Off Prediction of 2014 Recovery for Shipping
Drop in dry bulk rates, decline in shipping shares suggest continuing difficulties.
16 Apr 2014
First LNG Bunkering Orders for GTT
The company's Q1 revenues grew 31 percent with orders for LNG ferries, an FPSO, and an ice-breaking LNG carrier.
16 Apr 2014
Volatile Trading Day for WTI and Brent Markets
Where bunker buyers purchase in the days trading is almost as important as choosing the day in which they ought to buy fuel.
15 Apr 2014