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Fujairah: Oil Product Stocks Follow Global Trend

Weekly rise of 8% seen in Gulf bunkering hub.

1 Apr 2020

Melbourne: Dockers Refuse to Unload Ship

Over covid-19 quarantine dispute.

1 Apr 2020

IBIA on COVID-19: 'It's Business, Just Not as Usual'

IBIA is working on ways to provide alternatives to its training and events through online platforms while meeting in person remains unfeasible.

1 Apr 2020

High Freight Rates Hold Back US VLSFO Export Potential

The sharp drop in crude last month has left VLSFO prices around the world converging and has left US prices in particular declining more relative to other hubs.

1 Apr 2020

FEATURE: Bunker Companies Slash Payment Terms

Credit managers tell Ship & Bunker they have cut terms from 30 days to 15 for some customers, and to cash in advance for others.

1 Apr 2020

Singapore: Vitol Acquires Sinanju Tankers Holdings, Establishes Physical Bunker Supply Operation

Sinanju's Singapore Bunkering license holding entity has been renamed Vitol Bunkers (S) Pte Ltd.

31 Mar 2020

Euronav to Write Down Value of its VLSFO Stockpile

Major tanker owner says it is currently using cheaper bunkers bought in the open market.

31 Mar 2020

Oil Rises On U.S./Russia Agreement As Virus Infection Rates Slow In Some Countries

Meanwhile, Iraq prepares to pump all-out.

31 Mar 2020

Global Oil Stocks Rising 10% a Month: Analyst

'As the petroleum market moves into massive surplus, storage has become the most scarce commodity in the industry.'

31 Mar 2020

Vessels Detained in Singapore

Several ships have been arrested in March.

31 Mar 2020

Kiel Postpones Start of Cruise Season

Activity in the cruise industry is slowing down almost to a standstill with concerns over outbreaks on board ships.

31 Mar 2020

China to Stimulate Free Zone Refined Product Exports

Approves tax waiver on exports of VLSFO.

31 Mar 2020

Japan's Asahi Tanker to Order Battery-Powered Bunker Barges

The ships are due to be ready to enter into service between March 2022 and March 2023.

31 Mar 2020

INTERVIEW: Former IMO Emissions Chief Edmund Hughes on 2020 So Far

Hughes, who oversaw the IMO's emissions regulation policies for much of the last decade until last month, says the COVID-19 pandemic may be postponing the real impact of IMO 2020.

31 Mar 2020

Promising Virus Treatment Outcomes No Match for Traders' Fears As Crude Prices Drop Again

Meanwhile, Goldman thinks the oil industry will be stronger due to the virus.

30 Mar 2020

Singapore: Scope for Vessel Crew Change Limited

But port remains open for cargo operations, bunkering.

30 Mar 2020

Singapore: Reduced Fees Scheme Extended

Ferries, passenger ships to benefit from lower fees to counteract passenger number losses.

30 Mar 2020

Covid-19: UK's MCA Drops Fuel Inspections

Checking IMO2020 compliance temporarily suspended as PSC work pared back during pandemic outbreak.

30 Mar 2020

Sweden's Liquid Wind to Produce Synthetic Methanol Bunkers

The company expects to sign its first purchase agreements with shipping companies for synthetic methanol later this year.

30 Mar 2020

Korean VLSFO Production to Jump as SK Energy Completes Refinery Upgrade

The company started commercial production from the new vacuum residue desulfurisation unit at the Ulsan plant on March 14.

30 Mar 2020