World News

Oil prices up After Better than Expected U.S. Economic News
WTI gained $0.37, to settle at $103.03/bbl and Brent pushed $0.89 higher, ending the session at $109.21/bbl.
26 Sep 2013
Difficult to Make Money Through "Honest" Bunker Trade, Says Executive
Mandatory flow meter use could help tackle large-scale defrauding across the bunker industry.
26 Sep 2013
DVNPS: Low-Sulfur Demand Raises Fuel Threats
The shipping industry faces a potential increase in engine-damaging cat fines as bunker providers scramble to blend low-sulfur fuel.
26 Sep 2013
Crude Markets Make Morning Gains, But End the Day Down
WTI fell $0.47 to settle at $102.66/bbl, as did Brent $0.48 settling at $108.32/bbl.
25 Sep 2013
Maersk Line: "Very Attractive Payback" for Fuel-Saving Technology
As Triple E ships come online, the company points to $30 million investment in fuel-saving technology.
25 Sep 2013
Environmental Rules Threaten the Interests of Short Sea Shippers
CSL calls for IMO, member nations to consider the unique needs of the sector.
25 Sep 2013
"Historical" North West Passage Voyage Saves $80,000 in Fuel Costs
Nordic Bulk Carriers says a voyage using the Arctic route reduces pollution and lets its ship carry more cargo.
25 Sep 2013
Aegean Signs $1 Billion Secured Credit Facilities
Facilities will be used for the purchase, transportation, storage, and sale of fuel and gas oil.
24 Sep 2013
Oil Markets Finish the Day Mixed
WTI fell $0.46 to settle at $103.13/bbl, while Brent rose $0.48 by day's end, settling at $108.64/bbl.
24 Sep 2013
Slow Steaming Better than Eco-Newbuilds, Says Clarkson Research
Eco-features are "definitely a nice bonus," but not necessarily a reason to buy a new ship.
24 Sep 2013
Crude Markets Start the Week Down
WTI dropped $1.08 to settle at $103.59/bbl and Brent fell $1.06, settling at $108.16/bbl.
23 Sep 2013
Nordea : Shipping Recovery Will Begin Next Year
The shipping industry lender said it expects improvements in 2014 and 2015 with economic growth, fewer deliveries.
23 Sep 2013
Bunker-saving "Bubble" System Close to Final Tests
The technology's developer says a retrofit version of the technology could reduce fuel use 10 percent.
20 Sep 2013
Shipping Confidence Steady in August
Respondents to a quarterly survey said demand trends, completion, and fuel costs remain concerns.
20 Sep 2013
WFS Sues for $8.4M in Missing Bunker Payments
The payments were for bunkers used to transport OSX's FPSO OSX-3 from Singapore to Brazil.
20 Sep 2013
Oil Markets Reverse Wednesday's Gains
WTI dropped $1.68 today, settling at $106.39, while Brent fell $1.84 to settle at $108.76/bbl.
19 Sep 2013
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Tampering with Gauging Equipment
Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Tampering with Gauging Equipment
Always verify the condition of the sounding tape, which can be tampered with in many ways.
19 Sep 2013
IBIA: Bunker Quality is Decreasing
"The organization can't accept" poor bunker quality from suppliers, says incoming IBIA chairman Jens Maul Jørgensen.
19 Sep 2013
Insatech: Bunker Fraud is Widespread and Costs Carriers Millions
The company says carriers lose 4 to 5 percent per year from cheating suppliers.
19 Sep 2013
Oil Prices Rise as Federal Reserve Keeps Stimulus Efforts in Place
WTI rose $2.65 to settle at $108.07/bbl, while Brent jumped $2.41 to settle at $110.60/bbl.
18 Sep 2013