Tue 29 Nov 2011, 11:47 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report



CRUDE:

Oil climbed as Thanksgiving retail sales advanced to a record in the US, a signal of economic growth in the world’s biggest crude-consuming country.

BARGE MARKET:

HS ex wharf - Offers --/ Bids --

LS ex wharf 1,0% - Offers -- / Bids --

BUNKER MARKET:

Product remains tight and some suppliers fully booked for this week. Below numbers are not for prompt product. Big gap in prices due to different market visions from suppliers. Market firm in line with strong crude numbers.

Dutch time: 11.00 hours

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 - USD 626-630

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 (LS 1,0) - USD 664-670

Marine Gas Oil .86/LS 0.1% - USD 960-966

Marine Gas oil dma LS 0.1% - USD 944-950


Singapore waterfront skyline. Oilmar DMCC seeks bunker traders for Singapore office  

Marine fuel trading firm is recruiting mid-level and senior professionals to expand Asia-Pacific marine fuels operations.

Dubai skyline. Oilmar DMCC seeks senior bunker trader for Dubai operations  

Dubai-based energy firm recruits experienced marine fuels trader to expand Middle East portfolio.

Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard logo. Zhoushan Changhong secures orders through 2029 with LNG dual-fuel container ships  

Chinese shipyard reports full order book as it constructs 19,000-teu vessels for MSC Group.

Century Highway Green vessel. K Line secures long-term bio-LNG supply for car carrier fleet  

Japanese shipping company expects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60,800 tonnes annually.

One Simplicity vessel. Methanol- and ammonia-ready container ship delivered to ONE  

Approval in Principle obtained from Lloyd’s Register for future methanol and ammonia fuel conversion.

Methanol bunker fuel delivery. 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.

Valerie Ahrens. 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 (NSG) logo. New Sea Generation seeks junior bunker trader in Greece  

Greek bunker firm advertises role requiring commitment to demanding work schedule and operational responsibilities.

Person signing a document. 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 logo. 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.