Rotterdam Market Report

Thu 23 Oct 2014, 09:31 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

Crude:

WTI fell to the lowest in more than two years after an Energy Information Administration report showed US inventories increased more than forecast last week.

Bunker Market:

Loading problems at installations. Some suppliers fully booked till 27/28th October. Prompt product more expensive.

Dutch time: 11:10 hours

Fuel oil RMG 380 HS 3.5% - USD 452-455

Fuel oil RMG 380 LS 1.0% - USD 476-480

Marine Gas Oil DMA .89/ LS 0.1% - USD 715-718

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


		Seaspan and Technolog unveil LNG feeder design with four-week ammonia conversion pathway Lloyd’s Register grants approval for a 3,370 TEU vessel concept designed for swift transition to zero-carbon fuel.

		Singapore’s MPA backs LNG as part of multi-fuel strategy for shipping decarbonisation Authority emphasises regulatory frameworks and workforce development as sector navigates geopolitical uncertainty and energy transition.

		ABS and PIL partner on book-and-claim emissions verification Classification society to verify fuel consumption and emissions data for shipping line’s alternative fuel claims.

		Vast completes first biofuel bunkering of tugboat at Brazil’s Port of Açu Be8’s BeVant biofuel claims up to 99% CO₂ reduction versus conventional marine diesel.

		Ningbo-Zhoushan Port completes first ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering Zhejiang province port facility delivered 503 tonnes of methanol to a container ship in one hour.

		KPI OceanConnect launches podcast series on bunker markets and geopolitical risk Marine fuel supplier debuts audio series examining commodity markets, trade route disruptions and Middle East tensions.

		Auramarine to host webinar on biofuels as a marine decarbonisation solution Finnish firm's May event will explore current biofuel options and integration strategies for vessels.

		Malik adds bunker trader, technology head and canteen worker Danish marine fuels group expands team with three appointments across commercial, technical and operational functions.

		AET outlines multi-fuel decarbonisation strategy at Marine Money 2026 Tanker operator highlights innovative commercial arrangements with charterers to share decarbonisation risks and rewards.

		Titan Clean Fuels completes first FuelEU Maritime pooling exercise with DNV verification Pool included several hundred vessels, with LNG and biomethane helping balance compliance deficits.