Rotterdam Market Report

Tue 21 Jul 2015, 11:13 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

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

Crude:

Crude slumped below $50 a barrel in New York for the first time in more than three months on speculation that Iranian shipments will climb, extending a global glut.

Bunker Market:

Prompt HS tight. Below HS numbers are not for prompt product (this week). Due to shortage, HS price is expected to remain firm, even though crude/paper weaker.

Dutch time: 11.25 hrs.

Fuel oil RMG 380 HS: 3.5%: USD 287-291

Marine Gas Oil DMA .89/ LS 0.1%: USD 473-478

ULS fuel oil: USD 448-451.

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


		Kuehne+Nagel seeks marine energy pricing analyst in Greece Logistics firm recruiting for role focused on bunker pricing formulas and compliance cost analysis.

		LD Armateurs to present floating ammonia terminal concept at London energy conference French shipowner to showcase FRESH platform design for offshore hydrogen and ammonia supply chains.

		Anemoi rotor sails complete eight years of operation on bulk carrier M/V Afros Lloyd’s Register survey finds no operational issues with wind propulsion system after extended service.

		Bunker Holding promotes Mikkel Kannegaard to chief operating officer Kannegaard has led transformation of supply organisation since joining in August 2025.

		Uni-Fuels seeks general manager for London bunker trading desk Nasdaq-listed marine fuel supplier recruits for commercial leadership role with P&L responsibility.

		NE Atlantic ECA will cause significant change to the current fuel mix \| Steve Bee, VPS The possibility of off-spec issues highlights the continuing need for proactive fuel testing to protect vessels.

		Smart ships failing to convert data into actionable intelligence, warns SmartSea Maritime technology firm claims vessels collect vast amounts of data but lack integration to support decision-making.

		DNV forecasts 100-fold growth in clean hydrogen by 2060, with China leading expansion Classification society projects $3.2tn investment in hydrogen sector, with maritime accounting for 15% of clean hydrogen use.

		Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier fleet surpasses 1,200 vessels World Shipping Council reports 65% year-on-year increase in operational dual-fuel vessels to 440 ships.

		European Shipowners calls for ETS revenue investment and fuel supplier mandate ECSA urges the EU to invest €9bn in annual ETS revenues in fuel production and infrastructure.