Rotterdam Market Report

Mon 19 Dec 2011, 11:58 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

CRUDE:

Crude fell and headed for a weekly loss as Europe’s debt crisis continued to weigh on prices, while a drop below a key technical level by WTI added to the bearish sentiment.

BARGE MARKET:

HS ex wharf - Offers -- / Bids --

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

BUNKER MARKET:

Prompt product remains tight. Gap in prices due to different market visions between suppliers. Please keep in mind that for deliveries during Christmas/New Year’s holidays, many suppliers will levy a surcharge. Gasoil barges will stop sailing during these periods.

Dutch time: 12:45 hours

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 - USD 599-605

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 (LS 1,0) - USD 650-655

Marine Gas Oil .86/LS 0.1% - USD 901-906

Marine Gas oil dma LS 0.1% - USD 885-890

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


		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 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.

		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.

		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.

		RINA awards ISCC EU certification to OLT Offshore LNG Toscana for bio-LNG supply Certification enables bio-LNG use in the EU as a renewable fuel under RED II and RED III directives.

		WSC calls for safe maritime corridor as 20,000 seafarers remain trapped in the Persian Gulf Industry body urges IMO member states to establish safe passage and supply access.

		Auramarine to host webinar on ammonia as marine fuel in April Finnish firm will explore ammonia’s role in maritime decarbonisation at its third spring webinar.

		Green ammonia could reach cost parity with VLSFO and LNG by 2050, study finds WinGD and Envision Energy study projects green ammonia operational costs competitive with conventional marine fuels.

		Bureau Veritas verifies methane emissions on Brittany Ferries’ LNG vessels Verification enables ferry operator to report measured methane slip instead of regulatory default values.

		Alliance calls for urgent black carbon action as new Arctic emission control areas take effect Canadian Arctic and Norwegian Sea ECAs now in force, with compliance deadline set for March 2027.