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U.S. West Coast Suppliers Fear Low Demand Amid Labour Dispute
Suppliers fear that vessels will head to other ports in order to avoid heightened congestion exacerbated by labour disputes.
18 Feb 2015
Inquiry Recommends Shore Power for Sydney Terminal
Local residents around the White Bay Cruise Terminal have complained of extensive air and noise pollution from berthed ships
18 Feb 2015
Vessel Collision, Bunker Spill at Kaohsiung Port
The ship was reportedly attempting to berth when it cashed into the terminal.
18 Feb 2015
Pirates Used Fake Bomb in Bunker Theft
"The trick was aimed at increasing anxiety among the crew and prolonging the time before authorities were informed," says Thai naval officer.
18 Feb 2015
Oil Prices Experience a Volatile Day
Demand is weak with many refineries in maintenance mode and prices are still escalating.
17 Feb 2015
NOL Sells APL Logistics for $1.2 billion to Focus on Box Ship Business
"This is a strategic move...to focus on improving our liner shipping business, while at the same time enabling APL Logistics to grow," says NOL CEO.
17 Feb 2015
Bunker Pirates Steal 2,000 mt of Product from Thai Tanker After it Leaves Singapore
The pirates then left a homemade bomb aboard the ship before escaping.
17 Feb 2015
Drewry: ECA Cost Impact is "Virtually Zero"
Declining bunker adjustment factors have offset extra costs that came with more expensive fuel.
17 Feb 2015
WFS Sees Benefit from OW Bunker Collapse, Plans to be "a Little Bit More Aggressive" in 2015
WFS has picked up volumes, market share, and people since OW Bunker's collapse, as it eyes further growth in 2015.
17 Feb 2015
Hamburg Bulk: Shipping Industry Must Get Clean
The shipping industry must aim for zero emissions vessels or risk being burdened with "stranded assets" as environmental rules toughen, says HBC.
17 Feb 2015
Geneva Talks Target Shipping Emissions Cap by 2020
The draft text agreed at Geneva could lead the way for legally binding global targets for shipping emissions reduction.
17 Feb 2015
Promotion at KPI Bridge Oil in Singapore
Thomas Lee was said to have built a strong professional network of business relations across Asia and the Middle East.
17 Feb 2015
NOL: Bunker Prices Will Never be Low Enough to Stop Slow Steaming
The longer term impact of the drop in fuel price on container freight rates is uncertain, says NOL President and CEO Ng Yat Chung.
17 Feb 2015
Singapore Down to 60 Accredited Bunker Suppliers After OW Bunker Returns Supplier and Operator Licenses to the MPA
"The liquidators have confirmed that OW Bunker Far East (Singapore) Pte Ltd is being wound up and has ceased trading," the MPA confirmed.
17 Feb 2015
Record Q4 Results at WFS, Marine Profits Back to "Peak Levels"
WFS's marine fuels segment saw gross profits jump 39 percent year-on-year to $60 million in Q4 of 2014.
16 Feb 2015
Industry Insight: LNG - Play the Long Game
Industry Insight: LNG - Play the Long Game
Recent macroeconomic changes have altered the current investment proposition, particularly for LNG.
16 Feb 2015
UK MGO Supplier Sees Rising Demand Since January
Geos has seen higher demand for ECA-compliant MGO since January and is seeking long term relationships for MGO with suppliers and customers.
16 Feb 2015
IMO Details Cases of Non-Compliant "ECA" Bunkers
The IMO released a log of around 100 cases where BDNs indicated ECA compliance but sulfur levels were too high.
16 Feb 2015
Falmouth Bunker Sales Fall Off After Busy January
February stemming lists suggest a return to normal at Falmouth after January saw a surge in ships seeking MGO.
16 Feb 2015
Groups Advocates Extending ECAs into the Arctic
Arctic shipping emissions could rise between 150 to 600 percent by 2025, predicts The International Council on Clean Transportation.
16 Feb 2015