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Delays in Rotterdam, Antwerp LSFO Loadings
Traders said the delays appeared to be caused by barge loading logistics issues.
1 May 2014
LNG Bunkering Plan Moves Forward at Dunkirk
The French port is looking for potential builders for the station as it builds its LNG terminal.
1 May 2014
Crude Oil Prices Soften as US Stockpiles Rise
No question about it, this is a buying opportunity for bunker purchasers.
30 Apr 2014
Chemoil Was Top U.S. Fuel Oil Importer in February
The bunker company brought in more than a quarter of the country's residual oil for the month.
30 Apr 2014
New Houston and Singapore Hires for GAC Bunker Fuels
Chris Brooks joins the team in Houston, while Casey Han was hired at the Singapore office.
30 Apr 2014
Industry Insight: Wärtsilä Explains the Impact of Bunker Sulfer Content on Scrubber Performance
Industry Insight: Wärtsilä Explains the Impact of Bunker Sulfer Content on Scrubber Performance
Sigurd Jenssen says that scrubber operators can save energy by enforcing their own personal sulfur limit.
30 Apr 2014
ECA Blamed for Ferry Route Closure
DFDS says the struggling route was "unable to bear the substantial additional costs that a new environmental law will entail."
30 Apr 2014
Bunker Tanker Catches Fire off Malaysia
The vessel's 11 crew members were rescued, while much of the ship was destroyed.
30 Apr 2014
New LNG Carriers Promise 40% Fuel Efficiency Improvement
The vessels, being built by Imabari for the Spanish market, will be larger than current carriers.
30 Apr 2014
Supplier Expands Bunkering Service in Romania
Island Petroleum Limited now supplying 2015 ECA compliant DMA at Constanta, Constanta South - Agigea and Mangalia.
30 Apr 2014
Oil Benchmarks Climb on Russia Sanctions
WTI gained $0.44/bbl, settling at $101.28/bbl. while Brent rose $0.86/bbl finishing the day at $108.98/bbl.
29 Apr 2014
Greek Bunker Surveyor Expands to Malta
The expansion is the fourth location for independent inspection company Global Marine Inspections.
29 Apr 2014
Jump in Profits for Scorpio Tankers
The company added new ships as it seeks a modern, fuel-efficient fleet.
29 Apr 2014
Low-Sulfur Rules to Cost Maersk $200M Per Year
The company's container businesses will buy an extra 650,000 mt of ECA-compliant fuel.
29 Apr 2014
Former Manager Gets Two Years Prison for Price-Fixing Scheme
The former Parker ITR Srl manager was said to have affected prices for hundreds of millions of dollars in sales of marine hose.
29 Apr 2014
Shipowners Will Need a "Great Deal of Money" for Eco-Compliance
"Shipping is going to have to find a great deal of money over the next few years simply to stay within the rules."
29 Apr 2014
Inside Opinion: What Does the Future Hold for Panamax Vessels?
Inside Opinion: What Does the Future Hold for Panamax Vessels?
The whole outlook for a section of bulkers, boxships and product tankers is set to change forever - and for Panamax owners, not for the better.
29 Apr 2014
Oil Prices Mixed on Political Unrest
Once again geo-political events are adding to the premium bunker buyers are facing.
28 Apr 2014
$1.25M Fine for Suspected Bunker Leak Ship at Port of Long Beach
German containership failed to report hull crack at Port of Long Beach.
28 Apr 2014
EU Ports in Deal for LNG Bunkering Cooperation
The ports are working together as part of an EU plan to use the fuel on the Rhine-Main-Danube corridor.
28 Apr 2014