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Recovering Full IMO 2020 Costs Seen as Tough

Some see IMO 2020 as a cover for freight-rate increases, while tanker operators may have an easier job ahead of them than box carriers.

4 Feb 2019

Panama's Annual Bunker Sales Performance Saved by Bumper December Volume

After 6 months of declining sales, 2018 annual total just 2% lower than 2017.

4 Feb 2019

Fratelli Now Expecting Most to Comply with IMO 2020 Rule

Previously expected widespread non-compliance.

4 Feb 2019

NOTICE: IBIA Moves London, UK Office

Phone number has also changed.

4 Feb 2019

Outspoken Scrubber Sceptic Paddy Rodgers to Step Down as CEO of Euronav

After 18 years with the tanker owner.

4 Feb 2019

Gothenburg to Get its First Fully-Electric Ferry

Volvo Penta to convert the vessel Älvsnabben 4.

4 Feb 2019

Hedging Tool Takes Aim at Sulfur Cap Uncertainty

Enerjen Capital to issue notes to fund "hedge basket" ahead of IMO2020 deadline.

4 Feb 2019

ExxonMobil Completes Augusta Refinery Sale

Local bunker supplier looking to develop long term relationship with new owner.

4 Feb 2019

Med ECA Studies Prompt Call for Littoral State Action

"Littoral states now have to co-operate towards the implementation of a Mediterranean ECA ," says NABU's Beate Klünder.

4 Feb 2019

U.S. Job Growth Drives More Gains for Crude

But the analytical community is divided over what will happen next.

1 Feb 2019

More LNG-Fuelled Vessel Designs Unveiled

Is further evidence that yards are ready to build LNG-fulled tonnage for customers interested in adopting the emerging alternative fuel.

1 Feb 2019

New EU Study Backs Creation of Mediterranean ECA

Move would be cost effective and deliver fast benefits to human health, study finds.

1 Feb 2019

Brightoil Issues Profit Warning, Says Debts Are Around USD $1.9 Billion

Reduced bunker volumes and depressed freight rates behind an expected $57.6 million loss for the six months ended December 31, 2018.

1 Feb 2019

Alfa Laval Reflects on Industry's Shifting Attitude on Scrubbers

"Ten years ago, there were many who didn't think SOx scrubbers were feasible," says Sales Director Erik Haveman.

1 Feb 2019

IBIA INSIGHT: Facts and Fears in the Open Loop Scrubber Debate

Recent local bans on washwater discharges from open loop systems have increased a widespread misconception that there are no safeguards against their environmental impact.

1 Feb 2019

Oil Market Roundup - Thursday Week 5

Despite declines, crude on Thursday posts its best January ever.

31 Jan 2019

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 4

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from January 24 – January 30, 2019.

31 Jan 2019

Singapore: Arrests After Suspected Illegal MGO Transaction

Following joint operation between the Police Coast Guard and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

31 Jan 2019

CMA CGM In Talks Over More LNG-Fuelled Newbuilds: Sources

Orders for five 15,000 TEU boxships being considered.

31 Jan 2019

OCM Hires IMO2020-Focused Global Technical Sales Director

Kumar Balian will be based in London.

31 Jan 2019