Rotterdam Market Report

Wed 14 Dec 2011, 10:18 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

CRUDE:

Oil rose the most in almost four weeks on speculation that supplies from the Persian Gulf would be disrupted after a report that Iran will hold practice drills, closing the Strait of Hormuz.

BARGE MARKET:

HS ex wharf - Offers -- / Bids --

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

BUNKER MARKET:

Market increased in line with higher crude numbers. Many suppliers fully booked this week (even Antwerp).

Dutch time: 11.00 hours

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 - USD 620-623

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 (LS 1,0) - USD 662-664

Marine Gas Oil .86/LS 0.1% - USD 924-927

Marine Gas oil dma LS 0.1% - USD 936-939

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


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		Changhong International begins construction of first 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel boxship for Oceanroutes Chinese yard starts work on first of 18 vessels in order from new customer.

		China’s renewable energy could fuel global shipping decarbonisation, says GCMD Maritime body sees potential for China to convert domestic wind and solar into green marine fuels.

		OceanScore adds vessel activation controls for EU ETS and FuelEU compliance workflows Software provider introduces a feature allowing third-party managers to toggle vessel compliance status while preserving historical data.

		MOL develops carbon inset and book-and-claim programme for alternative marine fuels Japanese shipowner details mechanism to verify, certify and fund use of biomethanol and other low-carbon fuels.

		Hafnia orders eight MR tankers from Hyundai Heavy Industries for $405m Vessels scheduled for delivery between Q3 2028 and Q2 2029 at South Korean shipyard.

		IBIA appoints Sommer Mitchell as marketing and events coordinator Mitchell brings more than five years of experience to the marine fuels industry association.

		MOL's 12th LNG dual-fuel car carrier makes maiden call in Singapore Lazulite Ace arrives in Singapore following delivery from Japanese shipyard in March.

		Deendayal Port Authority completes India’s first methanol bunkering demonstration Kandla port conducts maiden methanol bunkering trial in 'step towards maritime decarbonization.'

		Fincantieri lays keel for hydrogen-powered cruise ship Viking Astrea Second hydrogen-fuelled vessel in Viking series scheduled for delivery in 2027 from Ancona yard.