Rotterdam Market Report

Tue 28 Apr 2009, 12:21 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

BARGE MARKET:

HS ex wharf no offers Bids: 269

LS ex wharf no offers Bids: 255/257

BUNKER MARKET:

Please note below mentioned prices are not for this month.

Some suppliers fully committed this month. Still no mdo available in Rotterdam.

Dutch time : 13.00 hours

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 USD 265/257

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 (LS) USD 288/292

Marine Gas Oil 86-0.1 USD 425/430

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


		O Bunkering and Marafi Services announce merger Omani firms join forces to accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency.

		OOCL orders twelve 13,600-teu LNG dual-fuel container vessels from Chinese shipbuilder Hong Kong-based carrier’s first LNG-powered vessels mark entry into alternative fuel segment.

		Cosulich launches second methanol-ready bunker vessel at Chinese shipyard Lucia Cosulich is the second of four sister vessels being built for alternative fuel bunkering.

		Wärtsilä Gas Solutions secures order for LNG systems on four bunkering vessels GSX Energy orders systems for vessels being built at Chinese shipyard Nantong CIMC Sinopacific.

		Chimbusco Pan Nation delivers 2,500 mt of B100 biodiesel in China’s largest single bunkering Hong Kong operation claims 89% greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared with conventional marine fuel.

		IBIA appoints three new members to Asia regional board Caroline Yang, Diana Mok and Francois-Xavier Accard join the board following unanimous approval.

		MOL achieves 98% methane slip reduction in LNG-fuelled vessel trials Japanese shipping company exceeds target in demonstration trials aboard coal carrier operating between Japan and Australia.

		Seaside LNG expands C-suite with four industry veterans Houston-based firm appoints new leadership team as LNG bunkering market projected to reach $15bn by 2030.

		ICS calls for swift adoption of global regulatory framework Secretary general notes MEPC discussions were constructive, but that many member states were still not in a position to adopt the framework without further changes.

		WSC welcomes 'constructive engagement' on global emissions reduction measure The liner industry has invested $150bn in dual-fuel ships, but emissions reductions depend on a global framework, notes WSC CEO.