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Marine Tech Firms Merge

Norway's Kongsberg acquires Denmark's Coach Solutions.

2 Jul 2020

Bunker Energy Seeks to Expand in Italy After Barge Operator Merger

Barge operators Anapo and Rimorchiatoria Lazali are to join forces and trade under the new name Maritime Bunkers, and Bunker Energy will act as their sales arm.

2 Jul 2020

Idemitsu Plant Raises VSLFO Output

Demand for high sulfur fuel oil from Japanese ship operators remains small post IMO2020.

2 Jul 2020

OPEC Oil Output Dropped to Least Since Gulf War in June

OPEC members cut their production by 1.93 million bl/day from the previous month to 22.69 million bl/day in June.

2 Jul 2020

Oil Gains On Larger Than Expected Drawdowns And Global Signs Of Economic Revival

Saudi Arabia is especially bullish on a restoration of the energy sector.

1 Jul 2020

Several Layoffs Reported at World Fuel Services

Market chatter indicated the move came as a surprise to some in the bunker industry, after strong Q1 marine results.

1 Jul 2020

UK Coastal Residents Complain of Cruise Pollution

Moored ships not helping local air quality, letter to local paper says.

1 Jul 2020

Glander International Bunkering Appoints New Managing Director in Norway

The company is seeking to expand its Norwegian operations.

1 Jul 2020

Charterparty Clause Covers Crew Change Ship Deviations

As crew changes may not be possible along nominated route.

1 Jul 2020

Bunker Holding's Parent Company Expects Decline in Profits This Year

Selfinvest reported a record pre-tax profit of 1 billion Danish krone ($151 million) in the year to April 30.

1 Jul 2020

DFDS Adjusts to 'New Normal' With Job Cuts

But commitment to scrubbers remains untouched.

1 Jul 2020

Volkswagen's First LNG-Fuelled Transatlantic Car Shipment to Arrive in Mexico

The shipment is the latest evidence of shipping companies' customers showing interest in pushing forward the decarbonisation of seaborne freight.

1 Jul 2020

Crude Achieves Monthly Gains Despite Coronavirus Headlines At A Fever Pitch

However, analysts still worry that virus restrictions may affect demand recovery.

30 Jun 2020

Testing Lab Sees Large Percentage of Bunker Market Still Using 2005 ISO Specifications

The bunker market should not expect to see new ISO specifications before 2022, according to VPS.

30 Jun 2020

HSFO Discount to Crude Narrows to Lowest Level of 2020

The Rotterdam HSFO barge discount to Brent crude prices has narrowed to an average of $6.17/bl in June.

30 Jun 2020

Wärtsilä to Carry Out First Full-Scale Engine Test of Ammonia Bunkers

Ammonia is being proposed as one of the alternative fuels that can help to deliver the International Maritime Organization's plan to halve shipping's greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

30 Jun 2020

Bangladesh to Import 0.5% Bunker Fuel

Bids for tender to be submitted by July 5.

30 Jun 2020

MPA Forms Partnership With Marine Tech Firms

To faciliate development of the city state's maritime start-up sector.

30 Jun 2020

Faster Bunkering at Gasum's Stockholm Gas Station

Two trucks used to refuel ships working cargo.

30 Jun 2020

Oil Climbs Again As Traders Wrestle With Ongoing Virus Fears

All eyes are on to what degree governments will reimpose restrictions amid infection spikes.

29 Jun 2020