Rotterdam Market Report

Wed 9 Jan 2013, 10:39 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

CRUDE:

WTI was little changed as rising prices of gasoline and heating oil countered expectations that US stockpiles rose from a 3-month low last week.

BARGE MARKET:

No offers // bids.

BUNKER MARKET:

No aggressive selling interest, market stable at the moment. Some suppliers fully booked this week. Congestions at loading installations Antwerp and Rotterdam. Below numbers not applicable to prompt product.

Dutch time: 11:30 hours

Fuel oil 380 cst RMG 35 HS 3.5% - USD 608-611

Fuel oil 380 cst RMG 35 LS 1.0% - USD 637-640

Marine Gas Oil .86/LS 0.1% - USD 955-958

Marine Gas Oil DMA .89/LS 0.1% - USD 930-935.

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


		BHP and GCMD trial multi-feedstock B100 biofuel blend on bulk carrier voyage A pilot project tests blending used cooking oil and waste animal fats to broaden the supply base for marine biofuels.

		Wind-powered cargo ships pass 100-vessel mark as deployment accelerates The global fleet of wind-propelled commercial vessels has crossed the 100-ship threshold, with numbers doubling year-on-year.

		Island Oil appoints Eirini Pasanta as communications manager Bunker firm strengthens its communications function with new appointment.

		VBunkers seeks marine superintendent for Singapore bunker tanker operations Vitol's bunker tanker business is recruiting a marine superintendent to oversee its Singapore fleet.

		First ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation conducted in Roatán, Honduras aboard Carnival Jubilee Carnival Cruise Line engineer describes how milestone operation was conducted.

		NYK begins one-year B100 biofuel trial on car carrier Japanese shipping company NYK Line launches continuous 100% biofuel trial to assess long-term operational safety.

		IBIA names Caroline Yang as chair of Asia regional board Hong Lam Marine CEO takes over from Capt. Rahul Choudhuri in leadership transition at the bunkering association.

		MOL outlines biomethane strategy and calls for cross-sector collaboration at Asia renewable gas conference Japanese shipping company MOL presents its bio-LNG approach and decarbonisation pathway at industry forum.

		MTF issues safety management guidelines for wind-assisted propulsion systems New guidelines aim to help shipping companies integrate WAPS into safety management systems.

		Changhong International delivers LNG dual-fuel boxship to MSC 159 days ahead of schedule The 10,300-teu MSC Maria Renata is designed to meet ammonia-ready and methanol-ready requirements.