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Vancouver Conference Set to Showcase Interferry's UN and EU Input
The Interferry conference in Vancouver takes place on October 6-7 as the central part of a five-day working and social programme.
29 Sep 2014
Alix Partners: Some Companies Buy Bunkers Better than Others
SeaIntel's Lars Jensen says a "fundamental shift in mindset within the carriers" is needed towards cost management.
29 Sep 2014
MARAD Awards University $400,000 to Research LNG Bunkers for the Great Lakes
The U.S. Maritime Administration will award the Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute funds to continue research and hold workshops.
29 Sep 2014
UASC Deal to Give Hamburg Süd a Foothold in Ocean Three
Hamburg Süd has signed an agreement with the United Arab Shipping Company to give Hamburg access to UASC's East-West routes.
29 Sep 2014
Vale Looks to Convert VLOC's to Use LNG Bunkers
Vale wants to take VLOC performance improvements further, converting vessels to LNG
29 Sep 2014
India to Exempt Export-Import Shippers from Bunker Duty
India's Shipping Secretary announced the government would exempt shippers from duty.
29 Sep 2014
Petronas Threatens to Drop $10-Billion LNG Project
Petronas CEO Shamsul Abbas said that a new LNG tax and increasing competition from the U.S. had made him rethink the project.
29 Sep 2014
GAC Bunker Fuels Expands Team in Norway
GAC has appointed former branch manager Per Steffen Bolstad to the team.
29 Sep 2014
Gard: Using a Bunker Surveyor is Still Important, Even When Singapore has Mandatory MFMs
Bunker Surveyors should still conduct bunker surveys to check for signs of cappuccino bunkers and other malpractices, says Gard.
29 Sep 2014
Carnival to Install Scrubbers on 70% of its Fleet by 2016
Company says scrubbers are a sound investment and will mitigate rising fuel costs by 2017.
26 Sep 2014
Intertek ShipCare Awarded "Supplier of the Year"
Global Business Director Steve Bee said it was "a great honour for Intertek ShipCare".
26 Sep 2014
Finnish Cargo Company Set to Become the First LNG Shortsea Container Operator
"Our strategy is to stay well ahead of the curve when it comes to environmental regulations, and to be a pioneer in eco-friendly shipping."
26 Sep 2014
INEA Commissions Another LNG-Powered Vessel
The construction of the Sirocco comes on the heels of the inauguration of the Eiger-Nordwand earlier this year.
26 Sep 2014
Brightoil Bunker Revenues Down as Group Swings to Profit
Revenue from bunkering activities slides, but Brightoil swings to profit from loss this year.
26 Sep 2014
Chinese Player Chooses Antifouling Coatings to Boost Fleet Efficiency
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings will handle antifouling solutions for China Merchant Energy Shipping Co. newbuild VLCCs.
26 Sep 2014
Baltic Ports Organization Seeks LNG Bunkering Network
A list of ports which could see development of common, small-scale LNG bunkering facilities has been drawn up.
26 Sep 2014
Northwest Europe RMK 500 Bunker Market Tight, Say Traders
High sulfur fuel oil traders say that major suppliers in the area have had little to no product to offer.
26 Sep 2014
2M Will Save Maersk Line $350 Million a Year
Maersk Line also has plans to invest $3 billion a year from 2015 to 2019 on new vessels.
26 Sep 2014
Malaysian Player Cleared in "Bunkering Not Anchoring" Case
Komas Energy has avoided a fine of up to $30,000 having been acquitted in High Court appeal.
26 Sep 2014
Brent Crude Flat as Equities Market Tumbles
Bunker buyers should continue to take advantage of the low bunker prices and send inquiries into the market as far out as possible.
25 Sep 2014