Rotterdam Market Report

Thu 21 Feb 2013, 11:56 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

CRUDE:

Oil dropped as U.S. crude stockpiles gained, according to API reports. Supplies through Seaway Pipeline are expected to increase.

BARGE MARKET:

No offers // bids.

BUNKER MARKET:

Below numbers not applicable to prompt product. Market in line with (lower) crude numbers.

Dutch time: 12:30 hours

Fuel oil 380 cst RMG 35 HS 3.5% - USD 625-627

Fuel oil 380 cst RMG 35 LS 1.0% - USD 665-667

Marine Gas Oil .86/LS 0.1% - USD 990-993

Marine Gas Oil DMA .89/LS 0.1% - USD 971-973.

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


		Valenciaport gives LNG bunkering go-ahead to Shell and Axpo Iberia Port authority approves two LNG bunkering authorisations as part of its decarbonisation strategy.

		BSM enters LCO₂ carrier segment with management of dual-fuel Northern Purpose Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement takes over first liquefied carbon dioxide carrier for Northern Lights project.

		Fratelli Cosulich takes delivery of methanol-ready bunker tanker Anna Cosulich Vessel built in China will head to Singapore to support group's bunkering operations.

		Navios Partners takes delivery of dual-fuel-ready Aframax tanker Nave Equator is equipped with LNG- and methanol-ready capability plus shore power connectivity.

		EmissionLink completes FuelEU pooling submissions for over 600 vessels Emissions management service says 90% of shipowners opted to pool in the first compliance cycle.

		China's first inland hydrogen fuel cell container ship enters commercial service Dong Fang Qing Gang operates in Jiaxing with 64-teu capacity and zero emissions.

		Damen receives methanol approval for ASD Tug 2713 fuel-flexible design Bureau Veritas and Dutch flag state grant approval, enabling construction of methanol-ready tugs.

		Sing Fuels seeks supply trader for China-focused marine fuel procurement role Singapore-based firm recruiting for position involving supplier negotiations and market tracking across Asia.

		Zhoushan Changhong begins construction on third 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship CHB2061 is the third vessel in an 18-ship series for Oceanroutes, designed to exceed EEDI Phase III standards.

		Construction begins on fourth 19,000-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship for MSC Vessel is said to be the largest LNG dual-fuel container ship under construction in Zhejiang Province.