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Home » News » News Archive - April 2009

	News Archive - April 2009
	Port of Amsterdam reports volume growth 29 Apr 2009 13:45 GMT Transshipment rise a good sign for bunker sales volumes at Dutch port.
	Rotterdam Market Report 29 Apr 2009 11:13 GMT
	Market Briefing 29 Apr 2009 10:31 GMT
	Port incentive scheme may boost bunker sales 29 Apr 2009 09:52 GMT New one-year program aims to raise cargo volumes via incentive payments to ocean carriers.
	New terminal provides shore power to two ships at once 29 Apr 2009 08:21 GMT Facility offers new 'cold ironing' options to cruise ships during the 2009 season.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 29 Apr 2009 06:37 GMT
	Fuel oil blender cuts costs in Africa 28 Apr 2009 14:38 GMT System reduces blending costs by up to $10 per metric tonne, says supplier.
	Rotterdam Market Report 28 Apr 2009 12:21 GMT
	Market Briefing 28 Apr 2009 10:28 GMT
	Singapore fuel oil contract in the pipeline -sources 28 Apr 2009 09:43 GMT Industry sources claim the Singapore Exchange is planning to launch a new 380-cst futures contract in '09.
	Port Commission considers emission reduction grant 28 Apr 2009 08:08 GMT Meeting to be held today to evaluate grant request to help reduce air emissions at U.S. port.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 28 Apr 2009 05:51 GMT
	Matson: First fuel fee rise since August '08 27 Apr 2009 13:57 GMT Ocean shipper raises bunker surcharge as a result of the recent rise in fuel-related costs.
	Rotterdam Market Report 27 Apr 2009 11:05 GMT
	Market Briefing 27 Apr 2009 10:29 GMT
	New York Shipping Association wins eco-award 27 Apr 2009 09:48 GMT EPA presents award in recognition of green initiatives undertaken over the past 10 years.
	ENOC subsidiary resumes Fujairah offshore operations 27 Apr 2009 07:46 GMT UAE firm says it also has 'ambitious plans' to expand internationally in the long-term.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 27 Apr 2009 06:38 GMT
	Shipper posts $10m loss despite drop in fuel costs 24 Apr 2009 18:47 GMT Decline in operating revenue was mainly due to reduced fuel surcharges, says US firm.
	Rotterdam Market Report 24 Apr 2009 11:14 GMT
	Japan: Refining output cuts expected in May 24 Apr 2009 10:37 GMT Decision marks the seventh monthly decline in succession amid scenario of limited bunker avails.
	Market Briefing 24 Apr 2009 10:37 GMT
	Saudi Aramco sells new fuel oil cargoes 24 Apr 2009 08:10 GMT Four new lots of straight-run A960 are sold as hydrocracker problems continue.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 24 Apr 2009 06:36 GMT
	Bidding interest for new Sri Lanka terminal 23 Apr 2009 19:14 GMT Potential investors collect bid documents to build new container terminal in Colombo.
	Rotterdam Market Report 23 Apr 2009 13:15 GMT
	OW Bunker launches Latin American purchasing desk 23 Apr 2009 13:03 GMT Copenhagen office to provide support for its European customers in the Latin American market.
	Market Briefing 23 Apr 2009 10:34 GMT
	CMA CGM focuses on cutting bunker costs 23 Apr 2009 09:44 GMT Shipping line introduces cost-saving measures to lower bunker fuel consumption.
	New bunkering opportunities for Seattle 23 Apr 2009 08:09 GMT Joint service between CMA CGM and Maersk Line will begin calling at the port in June.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 23 Apr 2009 07:15 GMT
	Minister for Transport presents Bunker Award 22 Apr 2009 16:38 GMT Singapore's third largest supplier is recognised at International Maritime Awards.
	Rotterdam Market Report 22 Apr 2009 12:45 GMT
	Market Briefing 22 Apr 2009 10:26 GMT
	'Fuel-saving' engine gets ABS certification 22 Apr 2009 09:39 GMT Manufacturer says new engine offers average fuel savings of 9 percent.
	Study reveals effect of ships on ground-level ozone 22 Apr 2009 08:11 GMT Shipping may be responsible for over 25% of the ground-level ozone in a number of coastal areas, says report.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 22 Apr 2009 05:39 GMT
	Aegean acquires double-hull bunkering tanker 21 Apr 2009 20:58 GMT Vessel is expected to be deployed to West Africa by the end of Q2 2009.
	Vopak posts 8 percent rise in operating profit 21 Apr 2009 15:26 GMT Terminal operator sees operating profit rise by EUR 6.4 million year-on-year in Q1 2009.
	Med Bunker Index plummets almost $18/mt 21 Apr 2009 14:53 GMT Average bunker price nosedives as Med MGO Index falls by over $23/mt.
	Rotterdam Market Report 21 Apr 2009 12:31 GMT
	Market Briefing 21 Apr 2009 10:37 GMT
	OW Copenhagen appoints brokering manager 21 Apr 2009 07:18 GMT New brokering accounts manager appointed as part of global sales strategy.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 21 Apr 2009 06:15 GMT
	MOL adds Jaxport service 20 Apr 2009 17:36 GMT Direct export service aims to provide exporters with cost-effective transportation options.
	Russian bunker association signs agreement 20 Apr 2009 14:22 GMT Associaton to cooperate with Transport Ministry to develop legal maritime framework.
	Rotterdam Market Report 20 Apr 2009 11:05 GMT
	Market Briefing 20 Apr 2009 09:55 GMT
	Coast Guard investigates fuel spill 20 Apr 2009 09:45 GMT Absorbent boom is placed around partially-submerged vessel to prevent further discharge.
	Bunker fuel removed as vessel hits bridge 20 Apr 2009 08:08 GMT 1300 gallons of diesel fuel removed from grounded vessel in California.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 20 Apr 2009 06:06 GMT
	Los Angeles oil terminal gets go-ahead 17 Apr 2009 10:17 GMT New bunkering opportunities beckon for LA following approval of oil import terminal.
	Market Briefing 17 Apr 2009 09:53 GMT
	Maritime Week to focus on 'opportunities amid the storm' 17 Apr 2009 08:36 GMT Industry leaders to discuss strategies for weathering the economic downturn and the environment.
	New bunker spill off Australia 17 Apr 2009 07:01 GMT Vessels collide causing diesel leak in Australia's Northern Territory.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 17 Apr 2009 06:29 GMT
	Market Briefing 16 Apr 2009 09:40 GMT
	Bunker Index launches NWE Bunker Index (Press Release) 16 Apr 2009 09:01 GMT New marine fuel benchmark prices for North West Europe are launched.
	Bominflot to build four new tank barges 16 Apr 2009 08:34 GMT Supplier announces plans to expand its delivery capabilities in US Gulf.
	Bominflot expands Panama operations 16 Apr 2009 07:54 GMT Supplier offers bunkering services on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 16 Apr 2009 07:35 GMT
	Bunker Index launches Med MGO Index (Press Release) 15 Apr 2009 12:59 GMT New marine gasoil (MGO) pricing benchmark for the Mediterranean is launched.
	Rotterdam Market Report 15 Apr 2009 10:22 GMT
	Market Briefing 15 Apr 2009 09:31 GMT
	Bunker Index launches Med IFO 180 Index (Press Release) 15 Apr 2009 09:02 GMT New 180-centistoke pricing benchmark for the Mediterranean is launched.
	Bunker Index launches Med IFO 380 Index (Press Release) 15 Apr 2009 08:55 GMT New 380-centistoke pricing benchmark for the Mediterranean is launched.
	Bunker Index launches Med Bunker Index (Press Release) 15 Apr 2009 08:48 GMT New marine fuel pricing benchmark for the Mediterranean is launched.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 15 Apr 2009 06:28 GMT
	Bunker Index launches MGO Index (Press Release) 14 Apr 2009 14:16 GMT Average Global Bunker Price (AGBP) for marine gasoil (MGO) is launched.
	Bunker Index launches MDO Index (Press Release) 14 Apr 2009 14:11 GMT Average Global Bunker Price (AGBP) for marine diesel oil (MDO) is launched.
	Bunker Index launches IFO 180 Index (Press Release) 14 Apr 2009 14:05 GMT Average Global Bunker Price (AGBP) for 180-centistoke fuel is launched.
	Bunker Index launches IFO 380 Index (Press Release) 14 Apr 2009 13:59 GMT Average Global Bunker Price (AGBP) for 380-centistoke fuel is launched.
	Rotterdam Market Report 14 Apr 2009 12:27 GMT
	Market Briefing 14 Apr 2009 09:26 GMT
	Bunker Index launches Global Bunker Index (Press Release) 14 Apr 2009 09:04 GMT Average Global Bunker Price (AGBP) launched for all fuel grades on the Bunker Index website.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 14 Apr 2009 06:05 GMT
	Bunker spill in Hawaii 13 Apr 2009 12:45 GMT US Coast Guard responds to 250-gallon marine diesel spill.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 13 Apr 2009 08:56 GMT
	Vopak in China oil storage tie-up 10 Apr 2009 15:06 GMT Terminal operator expected to build oil storage facility in southern China by 2011.
	Rotterdam: Q1 throughput falls 10.8 percent 10 Apr 2009 13:31 GMT First quarter results appear to support the view that bunker sales will fall in 2009.
	Rotterdam bunker volumes set to fall in '09 10 Apr 2009 11:26 GMT Expected drop in throughput this year is set to have a knock-on effect on bunker sales.
	Rotterdam Market Report 09 Apr 2009 11:13 GMT
	Carnival to call at Seattle in 2010 09 Apr 2009 11:08 GMT Further boost to bunker sales in Seattle with launch of new round-trip cruises.
	Seattle cruise terminal to open in April 09 Apr 2009 09:43 GMT Launch of new terminal bodes well for bunker sales at the West Coast port.
	Oil terminal inspections in Singapore 09 Apr 2009 08:05 GMT Guidelines issued to shipping community regarding OCIMF-SIRE inspections in Singapore.
	Singapore Market Commentary (with evening update) 09 Apr 2009 05:56 GMT
	German firm buys Kittiwake LinerSCAN systems 08 Apr 2009 14:24 GMT Reederei F. Laeisz buys technology for cylinder oil optimization and liner wear monitoring.
	Rotterdam Market Report 08 Apr 2009 11:32 GMT
	Concern raised over Antarctic fuel ban 08 Apr 2009 11:10 GMT Falkland Islands concern over impact of new IMO draft amendment on cruise industry.
	Market Briefing 08 Apr 2009 11:02 GMT
	Singapore Market Commentary 08 Apr 2009 10:52 GMT
	Singapore: Last visbreakers to restart end-April 08 Apr 2009 08:03 GMT ExxonMobil to fully restart Singapore visbreaking complex by the end of this month.
	EGCSA hails US-Canadian ECA proposal 07 Apr 2009 13:32 GMT Association says ECA plan is an opportunity for shipping to incorporate abatement technologies.
	Rotterdam Market Report 07 Apr 2009 11:58 GMT
	Oman opens oil storage terminal 07 Apr 2009 09:44 GMT Country's first independent tank terminal is launched in the port of Sohar.
	Singapore Market Commentary 07 Apr 2009 09:37 GMT
	Market Briefing 07 Apr 2009 09:24 GMT
	US firms enter into emissions product agreement 07 Apr 2009 08:09 GMT Exclusive distribution agreement is announced for evaporative emissions solution.
	LA to offset 'cold ironing' consumption with new solar system 06 Apr 2009 17:18 GMT Solar initiative to generate 10 megawatts of power as more ships plug into shoreside electricity.
	Rotterdam Market Report 06 Apr 2009 12:21 GMT
	Aramco offers more fuel oil cargoes 06 Apr 2009 11:16 GMT State-run firm offers eighth straight-run cargo in a month following refinery outage.
	Europe buys fuel oil cargo from Middle East 06 April 2009 08:01 GMT 380-cst parcel bought to meet bunker demand as refiners cut fuel oil production.
	New tool proven to cut bunker costs, says developer 03 Apr 2009 18:26 GMT Fleet control system aims to reduce marine fuel consumption by 5-10 percent.
	WFS acquires Henty Oil Group 03 Apr 2009 14:34 GMT US firm expands its presence in UK marine fuel and land distribution market.
	MARPOL Annex VI book published by IMO 03 Apr 2009 10:03 GMT Revised MARPOL Annex VI and NOx Technical Code is now available to buy.
	Market Briefing 03 Apr 2009 09:25 GMT
	Long Beach to review 'eco-project' in April 03 Apr 2009 08:04 GMT Project proposes to use new technologies and cleaner fuels to cut ship emissions.
	China: Fuel oil imports fall in March -sources 02 Apr 2009 18:36 GMT Imports plummet to 1.62 million tonnes as 'teapot' refineries cut production runs.
	World Fuel Services completes TGS acquisition 02 Apr 2009 14:48 GMT TGS Petroleum acquisition is part of WFS strategy to expand its wholesale distribution business, says COO.
	Ferry line drops fuel surcharge 02 Apr 2009 09:43 GMT Canadian firm decides to remove surcharge following a quarterly review of fuel costs.
	Market Briefing 02 Apr 2009 09:26 GMT
	Project to maximize fuel efficiency gets EU approval 02 Apr 2009 08:02 GMT Main aim of the project is to cut marine diesel engine fuel consumption by 10 percent.
	IPIC increases its stake in CEPSA 01 Apr 2009 16:51 GMT Abu Dhabi firm says it will endeavour to play an active role in CEPSA’s development.
	Saudi Arabia: Latest posted prices 01 Apr 2009 13:48 GMT Posted prices for Saudi Arabian ports effective Thursday 2nd April.
	Maersk in carbon dioxide initiative 01 Apr 2009 09:42 GMT Shipping firm aims to promote Carbon Capture and Storage to limit carbon emissions.
	Market Briefing 01 Apr 2009 09:29 GMT
	'Fuel-saving' paint nominated for eco-awards 01 Apr 2009 08:10 GMT New hydrogel technology aims to help shipowners cut fuel costs by up to eight percent.

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