Rotterdam Market Report

Mon 16 Mar 2015, 10:54 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

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

Crude:

Stocks are closing lower, led by declines in utilities and materials stocks. The price of oil took another sharp turn lower and the dollar moved higher against the euro, threatening to inch the profits of big US exporters.

Bunker Market:

Congestions at installations improving. HS tight as many cargoes leaving Rotterdam for Far East. Due to this combination of factors some suppliers tight and only quoting as from 19/20th March.

Dutch Time: 11.25 hours

Fuel oil RMG 380 HS 3.5% - USD 283-287

Marine Gas Oil DMA .89/ LS 0.1% - USD 507-511.

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


		Port of Rotterdam secures EUR90m EIB loan for shore power installations Financing will support shore power infrastructure at three container terminals, with an EU grant also approved.

		IBIA updates biofuels training module for 2026 Updated online course covers latest regulatory developments and market trends in liquid and gaseous biofuels.

		Bureau Veritas to class all-electric trimarans for Brim Explorer Two zero-emission passenger vessels will operate in Norwegian fjords after extensive Arctic testing.

		CIMC SOE starts construction on first 9,000-cbm LNG tank project South Korean shipowner SUNBO has commissioned the tanks for 18,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessels.

		Gulf tensions expose shipping’s continued reliance on fossil fuels, says Fuelre4m Dubai-based firm warns alternative fuel infrastructure remains fragile compared to established oil and gas systems.

		CMA CGM adds 23,000-teu containership to Asia-Europe service CMA CGM Grand Palais will operate on the FAL3 route between Asia and Europe.

		WinGD to host webinar on methanol- and ethanol-flexible fuel engine technology Engine manufacturer will discuss market outlook, regulations and operational experience with alcohol-based marine fuels.

		Peninsula opens applications for 2026 graduate programmes in marine fuels trading Two-year scheme offers positions across six global locations starting in September, combining hands-on experience with structured development.

		Oilmar DMCC promotes Collin She to key account manager role She will lead strategic customer relationships and drive growth opportunities in Singapore and the wider region.

		Dorian LPG takes delivery of dual-fuel VLGC capable of carrying ammonia The 93,000-cbm Areion can run on LPG or fuel oil and transport ammonia cargoes.