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Bunker Jobs: Russian Speaking Bunker Trader Wanted, Dubai
Soyuz Bunkering Group is looking for an experienced trader, who values a strong team environment and take pride in building strong lasting relations.
14 Oct 2014
Smaller Carriers will Feel a Greater Impact from ECA Rules
Neptune Ltd president estimates an increase of $50-$55 per container shipped from the U.S. to Bermuda.
14 Oct 2014
Brittany Ferries: Jan 1 ECA Deadline Too Early for Equivalent Methods of Compliance
The ferry operator says scrubber technology is only just now becoming mature enough to be used.
14 Oct 2014
China's Tianjin Port Given Approval to Expand
The port will now be allowed to expand its operational waters to 1,590 square kilometres.
14 Oct 2014
Wärtsilä to Provide Gas Handling System for World's Largest Ethane Carriers
Wärtsilä will provide the systems on six ships for India's Reliance Group.
14 Oct 2014
SHI Receives $620 Million Order for Three Eco-LNG Carriers
Samsung Heavy Industries will build three LNG carriers for an undisclosed Asian owner.
14 Oct 2014
Crude Continues Down, OPEC Not Expected to Cut Output
It's a buyers market, have some fun!
13 Oct 2014
OW Bunker Seeing "Clear Demand" from Buyers in North America
OW Bunker later this month marks the two year anniversary of the launch of a physical bunker supply division in its U.S. operation.
13 Oct 2014
Lukoil to Offer 500,000 Tonnes of 0.10% Sulfur Bunkers in 2015
Production could hit 1M tonnes next year and 2M tonnes in 2016 says Lukoil representative.
13 Oct 2014
WFS In Court Over $18M Bunker Scam Claim
Insurer AGCS has issued court proceedings over WFS's claim for loss of MGO cargo through a scam perpetrated by cyber criminals.
13 Oct 2014
Publish Shipping Efficiency Data, NGOs Urge IMO
NGOs are urging the IMO's MEPC to allow public access to energy efficiency data, saying it is in the interests of the industry as well as the environment.
13 Oct 2014
Recent Cyber Attacks Highlight Bunker Industry Vulnerability
Cyber attacks are on the rise as sophisticated scammers create fake supply deals and insiders manipulate payment processes.
13 Oct 2014
BW Group: Shipping Should Lead in Emissions Reduction
Andreas Sohmen-Pao pushed for a carbon tax that would ease in over a period of 10 years.
13 Oct 2014
Mega-Alliances, Cost Control Key to Box Ship Segment Recovery as Rates Decline
Freight rates are expected to decline in 2015 by as much as 3-4% year-on-year.
13 Oct 2014
U.S. FMC Gives Green Light to 2M
The 2M vessel sharing agreement is likely to see Maersk Line and MSC team up as early as January 1, 2015.
13 Oct 2014
ICS: IMO Ballast Water Rules Need Amendment Now
Shippers need certainty over investment in ballast water technology, says ICS, but current rules could mean millions of wasted dollars.
13 Oct 2014
Danish Ecological Council: Cleaner Marine Fuel Doesn't Have to be Expensive
Danish Ecological Council senior advisor Kaare Press Kristensen argues fuel with less harmful emissions would save taxpayers on healthcare.
13 Oct 2014
Clean Marine Energy, WesPac Midstream Partner to Fund LNG Engines and Infrastructure
The partnership will supply and deliver LNG to ships who convert to LNG fuelling using Clean Marine Energy's financing solution.
10 Oct 2014
Worldscale Releases 2015 Bunker Rates, Fixed Differentials for ECA Areas
Worldscale says continued use of fixed scale rates will allow flexibility in changeable market conditions.
10 Oct 2014
Interferry: Trans-Ocean Focused Regulations a "Serious Concern" for Ferries, Short Sea Shipping Operators
Meanwhile, USCG's Jeff Lantz says "One of the weaknesses at IMO is that it does not have a cost benefit analysis."
10 Oct 2014