Rotterdam Market Report

Tue 16 Jun 2009, 11:14 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

BARGE MARKET:

HS ex wharf - only bids 367/368

LS ex wharf - no offers / bids

BUNKER MARKET:

Dutch time : 12:00 hours

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 - USD 374/376

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 (LS) - USD 386/388

Marine Diesel Oil dmb - USD 550/555

Marine Gas Oil 86-0.1 - USD 587/590

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


		World Fuel Services and West Coast Clean Fuels launch methanol bunkering across US ports First over-the-water methanol delivery completed in South Florida with Coast Guard-approved procedures.

		Burando Energies appoints Valerie Ahrens as global head of methanol Ahrens brings more than 30 years of energy sector experience to the marine fuels supplier.

		New Sea Generation seeks junior bunker trader in Greece Greek bunker firm advertises role requiring commitment to demanding work schedule and operational responsibilities.

		IINO Lines secures sustainable shipping finance for methanol dual-fuel VLCC Japanese shipowner signs impact financing agreement with Mizuho Bank for alternative-fuel tanker.

		Fluxys Belgium reports EUR74.9m profit as LNG flows surge and hydrogen infrastructure begins Belgian gas infrastructure operator’s 2025 net profit fell 8.8% amid hydrogen and CO₂ investments.

		Shale oil components detected in Singapore marine fuel \| VPS VPS testing identifies 90,000 mt of delivered VLSFO containing Estonian shale oil compounds.

		IBIA chair completes two-year term, citing expansion in regulatory engagement and membership Outgoing chair to remain on Global Board and lead Future Fuels and Bunker Buyers’ working groups.

		LNG and methanol investments risk becoming 'dead ends' for shipping decarbonisation, UCL study finds Research warns transitional marine fuels may lock in fossil infrastructure rather than enabling an ammonia pathway.

		Protasov: Renewable fuel supply could meet shipping demand, but offtake agreements remain a barrier GENA Solutions CEO highlights project pipeline growth but warns regulatory uncertainty hampers investment decisions.

		Wah Kwong takes delivery of first LNG-ready LR2 tanker with Bureau Veritas SMART notation Frontier Venture is first in newbuild series to achieve Group 3 'augmented ship' capabilities.