Rotterdam Market Report

Fri 9 Oct 2015, 09:16 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

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

Crude:

Crude climbed to highest level in three months as buoyant Chinese equity market encouraged buying.

Bunker Market:

Prompt product remains tight due to barge congestion at loading terminals. Some suppliers fully booked till mid next week. Market firm in line with crude/paper. Big gap in prices due to different market vision among suppliers.

Dutch time: 11:10 hrs.

Fuel oil RMG 380 HS: 3.5%: USD 244-249

Marine Gas Oil DMA .89/ LS 0.1%: USD 460-465

ULS fuel oil: USD 418-422.

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


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		ABS reviews bound4blue’s Pwind calculation methodology for eSAIL wind propulsion systems Independent review aims to ease regulatory compliance and accelerate adoption of suction sail technology.

		Port of Rotterdam appoints new programme manager for bunkering Astrid Sonnevelt has a background in renewable products, business development and emissions reduction.

		Oilmar seeks bunker trader for Singapore office Marine fuels trading role open to mid-level and senior-level candidates.

		Höegh Evi and Nord Gas Solutions complete ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking tests in Norway Pilot cracker achieves 99.5% hydrogen purity, supporting floating terminal deployment plans across Europe.

		Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy takes delivery of second methanol-ready bunker tanker Lucia Cosulich is second of four sister vessels in the group’s fleet expansion programme.

		AYK Energy secures nine-vessel battery deal with Grimaldi Group New ro-pax vessels will feature multi-fuel engines capable of running on methanol.

		World Fuel hiring Korean-speaking bunker trader for Singapore hub Bunker trader sought to cover Korea and the wider region.

		EU ETS 2026 review raises cost predictability concerns for European shippers European Shippers' Council warns that carbon market reforms could affect logistics planning and competitiveness.

		Grimaldi takes delivery of 12th ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Oriente Naples-based firm says its latest PCTC halves fuel consumption compared with earlier-generation vessels.