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New EU Rules to Pave Way for LNG Bunkering Infrastructure
EU member states will have ensure a certain level of infrastructure for LNG use.
1 Oct 2014
KPI Bridge Oil Appoints New Managing Director in Singapore
KPI Bridge Oil Group CEO Carsten Ladekjaer says Mark Emmett "is one of our most experienced Senior Traders and Managers."
1 Oct 2014
Call for "Immediate" Low Sulfur Rules at Australian Ports
Newcastle could be first to face ban on high-sulfur bunkers.
1 Oct 2014
SOHAR Chief Warns on Cost, Quality, and Safety Concerns From New ECA Rules
Edwin Lammers said world leaders in shipping should work together to keep refining costs down and reduce serious risks associated with low sulfur fuels.
1 Oct 2014
UASC: ECA Will Raise Bunker Costs 50%, But Ocean Three Will Save Us at Least $100M a Year
UASC's CEO, Jorn Hinge, says "modern, big ships" that "carry more cargo using less fuel" are the key to cost control.
1 Oct 2014
Number of Ports Giving Discounts for Bunker Saving Vessels Predicted to Rise 500% in 2015
Sir RIchard Branson says it will "speed up the move from shippers to try to move towards clean ships."
1 Oct 2014
75% Reduction in Fuel Consumption for New Hybrid-Electric Vessel
The $2.7 million boat is the only research vessel in the United States to run on hybrid-electric propulsion.
1 Oct 2014
UASC: Alliances Will Help Box Markets on a "Slow Journey to Recovery"
UASC President and CEO, Jorn Hinge, says alliances will squeeze out small players, bringing rate stability to the box markets.
1 Oct 2014
Carriers: ExxonMobil HDME 50 is a Game Changer
HDME50 fuel could become the easy alternative to scrubbers, marine gas oil or liquefied natural gas.
30 Sep 2014
Court Orders Greek-Managed Bulker to be Sold At Auction
The Porto Maina will be sold at auction in Aruba after foreclosing on its mortgage.
30 Sep 2014
Stena Line Warns on "Significant Economic Impact" from 2015 ECA Rules
The Sweden-based shipping carrier and ferry operator will hike freight rates by 15 percent in 2015.
30 Sep 2014
ICS Highlights the Importance of Global Rules for a Global Industry
The alternative would be chaos and market distortion, as well as inferior levels of safety and environmental protection, says ICS.
30 Sep 2014
TOTE: Lack of Bunkering Infrastructure, Loss of Cargo Space Not Factors When Choosing LNG
"As long as you know where you're going, the logistics work," says TOTE CEO Anthony Chiarello.
30 Sep 2014
Fleet Comparison in Numbers: 2M vs Ocean Three vs The Rest of the Global Fleet
Online fleet intelligence and information service VesselsValue.com gives Ship & Bunker the key numbers on 2M and Ocean Three.
30 Sep 2014
South Korea Refiners Turn to Spot Bunker Market to Top Up Low Production Levels
Hyundai Oilbank and S-Oil Corporation have cut their refinery run rates and amped up asphalt production.
30 Sep 2014
Chinese Port Launches CNY200M Low-Sulfur Incentive Scheme
Shenzhen's local government will offer cash rebates to shipping companies voluntarily switching to low-sulfur bunkers.
30 Sep 2014
LNG Bunker Demand to be 77 million tonnes in 2035
Liquefied Natural Gas is looking to become a significant portion of the global transport market share.
30 Sep 2014
Shenzhen Pushes For "Very Aggressive" 2018 Deadline for Pearl River Delta ECA
Local government in port city Shenzhen is pushing for an emissions control area covering the Pearl River Delta by 2018.
30 Sep 2014
Chinese Player Wins Order for Two More Dual-Fuel Box Ships
The ships, along with two previously ordered vessels, will be chartered by short-sea operator Containerships.
30 Sep 2014
Brent Edges Up on Mixed Economic Data
Bunker buyers should continue to watch geo-political events closely in Syria and Hong Kong, but near term there seems to be little impact from these events in the energy complex.
29 Sep 2014