World News

Impact of Bunker Prices on Carriers' Profits "Cannot be Underestimated"
Steady bunker prices in 2013 helped companies cope with falling freight rates.
20 Nov 2013
CO2 Reduction for Maritime Industry a "No Brainer," Says ICS
The shipping industry group said current efforts to save money and meet existing regulation will reduce emissions.
20 Nov 2013
Why Hedge Bunkers in Today's Market: Competitive Advantage & Improved Financial Terms
Why Hedge Bunkers in Today's Market: Competitive Advantage & Improved Financial Terms
One of the most important reasons to manage price volatility in fuel markets is to secure a company's competitive edge.
20 Nov 2013
Bunker Prices Stable as Brent-WTI Spread Narrows
Brent fell $1.55 to settle at $106.92/bbl, while WTI gained $0.31 to end the session at $93.34/bbl.
19 Nov 2013
New Device for More Efficient LNG Power
Engineering firm Houlder says the product manages boil-off gas, saving money.
19 Nov 2013
UASC Wins $512 Loan for Giant Dual Fuel Box Ships
The company also plans additional equity and debt financing for the LNG-ready vessels.
19 Nov 2013
WTI Falls to Lowest Settlement Since May
WTI fell $0.81 to settle at $93.03/bbl, while Brent only dropped $0.03 to end the session at $108.47/bbl.
18 Nov 2013
Platts Methods Get Independent Approval
The review by Ernst & Young supports the firm's methods for oil price reporting.
18 Nov 2013
Busan, and Emerging Opportunities in the Arctic
Busan, and Emerging Opportunities in the Arctic
Ships voyaging into the Arctic must be bunkered and supplied at one end or other, and port already on the major shipping lanes should have an edge.
15 Nov 2013
New Fleet Optimisation Tools Released
A new version of Applied Weather Technology's FleetDSS system is relevant to more kinds of ship operators.
15 Nov 2013
Singapore Sized Iceberg "Could Threaten Shipping"
If the iceberg moves through the Drake Passage it would enter into international shipping lanes.
15 Nov 2013
Maersk: Newer Tipple-E's Will Use Less Fuel
DSME engineers said the vessels are a "work in progress" and the first Triple-E won't look the the same as the last.
15 Nov 2013
Bunker Prices Stable as Crude Markets Make Mixed Movements
WTI settled down $0.12 at $93.76/bbl, while Brent pushed $1.42 higher, ending the session at $108.54/bbl.
14 Nov 2013
Clean Marine Proving Scrubbers for VLGC
Contract "signals a growing demand" for the EGCS solution.
14 Nov 2013
AP Møller-Maersk Profits Up 23% in Q3
Maersk Line's increased efficiency and lower bunker prices contributed to the improvement.
14 Nov 2013
Aegean Results Down as Company "Streamlines" Expenses
The company reduced some assets over the past year while gearing up other parts of the business.
14 Nov 2013
Singapore, Antwerp, Zeebrugge Join Force for LNG Bunkering
The ports have agreed to work together to "facilitate the development of global standards."
14 Nov 2013
Maersk: No Commercial Cooperation in P3 Network
Yang Ming CEO says no alliance should represent more than 30% of the global market.
14 Nov 2013
WTI, Brent Both Make Gains on Wednesday
WTI climbed $0.84 by settlement to end the session at $93.88/bbl, while Brent gained $1.31 to settle at $107.12/bbl.
13 Nov 2013
New York Listed Ardmore Says Eco-Ships Helped Q3 Revenue Jump
The company lost money again despite doubling its revenues.
13 Nov 2013