Rotterdam Market Report

Wed 20 Nov 2013, 12:37 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

Crude:

WTI rose on speculation that demand for crude increased as refineries boosted production after ending seasonal maintenance.

Bunker Market:

Shell and BP have restarted with KPC still in shutdown. Ongoing loading congestion. Prompt product levels are higher.

Dutch time : 12.10 hours

Fuel oil 380 cst RMG 35 HS 3.5% - USD 574-576

Fuel oil 380 cst RMG 35 LS 1.0% - USD 600-602

Marine Gas Oil .86/LS 0.1% - USD 906-908

Marine Gas Oil DMA .89/LS 0.1% - USD 878-880

BP MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


		Bunker surveyor sought in Rotterdam to meet increased demand Dutch firm MCE Marine Surveyors is recruiting for a quantitative fuel inspection role.

		GCMD highlights BHP biofuel trials to address scaling challenges in maritime decarbonisation Mining company discusses need for traceability and coordinated progress across supply, cost and operational readiness.

		Peninsula implements energy efficiency measures across bunker supply fleet Marine fuel supplier focusing on data-driven upgrades and operational measures to cut consumption.

		Centrica Energy gains ISCC certification to trade certified bio-LNG The energy trading arm of Centrica plc can now trade certified bio-LNG with customers.

		Damen delivers first CSOV 9020 to Taiwan joint venture for offshore wind support TSS Cruiser handed over to TSSM in Vietnam following sea trials in Ha Long Bay.

		Titan charters 8,000-cbm LNG bunker vessel for ZARA region operations United LNG I to deliver LNG and bio-LNG across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Zeebrugge ports.

		Peninsula begins physical bunker supply operations in Mauritania Marine fuel supplier operating two barges following licence award from the Mauritanian National Hydrocarbons Commission.

		PuriFire Energy signs biomethanol supply deal with X-Press Feeders Letter of intent covers up to 15,000 tonnes annually for feeder carrier’s fleet.

		FLEX Commodities opens Seoul office with new Korea leadership team Dubai-based trader establishes South Korea presence with appointments of Alan Yang and Yujin Kang.

		O Bunkering appoints Sulaiman Alhadhrami as chief executive officer Omani bunker supplier names new CEO to lead growth and expansion in the maritime sector.