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INTERVIEW: Monjasa Seeks Greater Bunker Transparency in Digitalisation Push

Monjasa is reaching out to other parties in a project aimed at making the bunker industry more data-driven and transparent.

24 Jan 2020

Petrochina Takes Top Slot Among Singapore Bunker Suppliers for 2019

2018's top supplier, Ocean Bunkering Services Pte Ltd, dropped to third place last year.

24 Jan 2020

Don't Expect to See China VLSFO Supply Boost Before Q2: Reuters

It would take at least three months to add refinery infrastructure and adjust production plans, according to an official at a Sinopec plant.

24 Jan 2020

Coronavirus May Cause 'Short-Term Headwinds' for Tanker Market: Analyst

The consultancy cited the SARS epidemic in 2003 in analysing the potential impact on the tanker market if the virus spreads further.

24 Jan 2020

V-TIC Insight: The Rise of Additive Companies to Meet the VLSFO Challenge

As the fuels are changing, so too are customer strategies to deal with these new scenarios.

24 Jan 2020

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2020 Week 3

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from January 16 – January 22, 2020.

23 Jan 2020

Copenhagen Bunker Market Reports 'Surprisingly Smooth' IMO 2020 Transition: IBIA

Ibia's Unni Einemo heard reports from Danish shipping and bunkering companies during a visit to Copenhagen earlier this month.

23 Jan 2020

Maersk Hikes BAF on Rising VLSFO Prices

The rate increased will be communicated by the end of January and will come into effect on 1 March.

23 Jan 2020

Ammonia-Powered Fuel Cell Project Receives €10 Million of EU Funding

The ship will be able to run on green ammonia for 3,000 hours per year after the system is installed.

23 Jan 2020

Eagle Bulk Sees Increase in Advance Notice Needed for HSFO Stems

The company now warns suppliers seven to ten days in advance when it needs HSFO.

23 Jan 2020

BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse Join Shipping Lending Agreement the Poseidon Principles

BNP Paribas is the largest lender to the global shipping industry.

23 Jan 2020

FEATURE: VLSFOs - The Concerning Fuel Management Issues So Far....

VPS gives background and presents three real-world case studies where ships have encountered problem VLSFO fuel.

23 Jan 2020 · By Stanley George, Group Technical & Science Manager, VPS

Crude Down Nearly 3% As Potential Economic Impact of China Coronavirus Spooks Traders

Travel activity could be particularly affected, says Goldman.

22 Jan 2020

Monaco-Based Ship Manager to Use BunkerTrace Blockchain-Based Tracking Service

Marfin Management aims to use the service to manage its compliance with IMO 2020.

22 Jan 2020

Shipping Company Wallenius SOL Orders Two New LNG-Fuelled Ships

The ships are due for delivery in 2021.

22 Jan 2020

Chinese Exporters Seek Combined 24 Million Tonnes of Fuel Oil Export Quotas: Platts

China is set to apply a value added tax rebate on fuel oil from 1 February.

22 Jan 2020

Fujairah Fuel Oil Stocks Jump to One-Month High

Middle distillate inventories sank by 26% over the same period.

22 Jan 2020

Kitack Lim Hails 'Relatively Smooth' IMO 2020 Transition

Only 10 cases of non-availability of compliant fuels have been reported to the IMO so far.

22 Jan 2020

VLSFOs: High Level of Bunker Alerts Relating to Sediment Issues

Between 24th December 2019 and 21st January 2020, VPS has issued seven Bunker Alerts relating to sediment issues within VLSFO fuels.

22 Jan 2020

FEATURE: The Growing Problem of IMO 2020 VLSFO Bunkers With Marginally Off-Spec Sulfur

Are shipowners overreacting, or suppliers shirking obligation?

22 Jan 2020