Rotterdam Market Report

Wed 21 Apr 2010, 10:41 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

BARGE MARKET:

HS ex wharf - Offers: 471, Bids: 466

LS ex wharf - Offers: 486, Bids: 478

BUNKER MARKET:

Market remains firm, suppliers only quoting with very short time limits.

Dutch Time: 11:00 hours

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 - USD 473 / 475

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 (LS) - USD 489 / 495

Marine Gas Oil 86-0.1 - USD 716 / 720

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


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