Fri 20 May 2011, 12:09 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report



CRUDE :

Oil fell on signals that fuel demand may weaken as the US economy struggles to recover. Firming again.

BARGE MARKET:

No offers // bids.

BUNKER MARKET:

Some suppliers fully booked till mid next week. Prices not for prompt product. Big gap in prices difference prompt product.

Dutch time: 12:30 hrs.

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 - USD 607/612

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 (LS 1,0) - USD 642/650

Marine Gas Oil .86/LS 0,1% - USD 925/932



EIB and Port of Rotterdam signing. Port of Rotterdam secures €90m EIB loan for shore power installations  

Financing will support shore power infrastructure at three container terminals, with an EU grant also approved.

IBIA logo. IBIA updates biofuels training module for 2026  

Updated online course covers latest regulatory developments and market trends in liquid and gaseous biofuels.

Brim Explorer’s fully electric passenger vessel concept render Bureau Veritas to class all-electric trimarans for Brim Explorer  

Two zero-emission passenger vessels will operate in Norwegian fjords after extensive Arctic testing.

Steel cutting ceremony for LNG fuel tank project. CIMC SOE starts construction on first 9,000-cbm LNG tank project  

South Korean shipowner SUNBO has commissioned the tanks for 18,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessels.

Rob Mortimer, CEO of FuelRe4m. Gulf tensions expose shipping’s continued reliance on fossil fuels, says Fuelre4m  

Dubai-based firm warns alternative fuel infrastructure remains fragile compared to established oil and gas systems.

Welcoming of CMA CGM Grand Palais vessel. CMA CGM adds 23,000-teu containership to Asia-Europe service  

CMA CGM Grand Palais will operate on the FAL3 route between Asia and Europe.

WinGD methanol and ethanol webinar invitation. WinGD to host webinar on methanol- and ethanol-flexible fuel engine technology  

Engine manufacturer will discuss market outlook, regulations and operational experience with alcohol-based marine fuels.

Peninsula graduate programme group photo. Peninsula opens applications for 2026 graduate programmes in marine fuels trading  

Two-year scheme offers positions across six global locations starting in September, combining hands-on experience with structured development.

Collin She, Oilmar DMCC. Oilmar DMCC promotes Collin She to key account manager role  

She will lead strategic customer relationships and drive growth opportunities in Singapore and the wider region.

Areion vessel. Dorian LPG takes delivery of dual-fuel VLGC capable of carrying ammonia  

The 93,000-cbm Areion can run on LPG or fuel oil and transport ammonia cargoes.