Rotterdam Market Report

Fri 28 Nov 2014, 11:23 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

Market report from Marine Bunkering (Rotterdam) B.V.

Crude:

Brent extended its decline from a four-year low as OPEC braced itself for a price war with US shale producers after taking no action to relieve a glut. WTI headed for the biggest weekly drop since 2011.

Bunker Market:

Some suppliers do not sell LS 380 1,0% anymore. All grades: prompt product tight for most suppliers till mid/end next week and even expected to get worse as more cargoes fixed for Singapore. Gap in prices due to different market visions among suppliers.

Below numbers not for prompt product.

Dutch time: 11:55 hours

Fuel oil RMG 380 HS 3.5% - USD 380-390

Fuel oil RMG 380 LS 1.0% - USD 386-395

Marine Gas Oil DMA .89/ LS 0.1% - USD 637-645

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


		New Times Shipbuilding launches two LNG dual-fuel crude oil tankers for Maran and Capital Ship Two 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel tankers floated out for Greek shipping groups.

		Naming ceremony held for Huangpu Wenchong's first methanol dual-fuel bulkers Two 65,000-tonne vessels built for Limassol-based Lemissoler Navigation.

		Damen launches second CSOV 9020 for TSSM, prepared for future methanol operation The vessel, to be named TSS Challenger, is due for delivery in early 2027.

		Seaspan Energy completes 150th LNG bunkering operation Canadian LNG bunker supplier reaches milestone in under two years since launching ship-to-ship operations.

		Burando Energies claims 30% share of Rotterdam biofuel bunker market in H1 2026 Dutch bunker supplier says regulatory framework makes Rotterdam the most cost-effective port for biofuel compliance in Europe.

		BGN launches marine bunkering business on US Gulf Coast Shipping company BGN enters retail marine fuels supply, partnering with Centerline Logistics to serve the US Gulf Coast.

		Rotterdam bunker volumes fall 25% in first half of 2026 amid regulatory pressures and market shifts Fossil fuel sales slump as alternative fuels grow, with RED III cited as a key driver.

		Avenir LNG marks keel laying of newbuild LNG bunker vessel in China Ceremony held to signal the formal start of the vessel's construction at CIMC SOE.

		World Fuel seeks operations support representative in Dubai for marine fuels role Company looking for detail-oriented person with strong organizational skills who is able to manage multiple priorities.

		Monjasa moves to new Limassol office in regional 'commitment' Bunker firm relocates to third office since establishing a presence in Limassol a decade ago.