- 30 May
The future is bigger and better
As the size of ships grow to meet environmental pressures and customer demand, will ports be able to cope?
In Full - 30 May
Chemoil to expand Long Beach terminal
New storage facilities will be dedicated to low-sulphur fuel oil products.
In Full - 30 May
Ports should promote swift bunkering
Singapore and Fujairah will continue to draw new bunker business if smaller ports fail to allow good 'response times'.
In Full - 29 May
Ports scoop top award
San Pedro Bay ports green initiative receives award number six.
In Full - 29 May
Crane conversion to start imminently
Port awards $5 million grant to convert diesel-powered cranes to electric.
In Full - 29 May
Liners wary of new bunkering procedures
Any regulations that bring delays would be the 'last straw', says liner operations manager.
In Full - 28 May
Environment 'key issue' in maritime sector
Port Equipment Manufacturers Association says reducing environmental impact will dominate discussions 'for years to come'.
In Full - 27 May
Fishermen's fuel protest spreading
Strikes that have blocked ports and fuel depots in France escalating as fishermen across Europe are mobilised.
In Full - 26 May
Charleston cleans up
Port switching to cleaner fuel, shore power under consideration.
In Full - 26 May
'Old and outdated' port terminal to add cold ironing
Redevelopment plan including green leases to reduce pollution, boost growth.
In Full - 26 May
Hong Kong to enforce Annex VI
Official says Hong Kong will enforce the terms of the provisions 'no more, no less'.
In Full - 26 May
SMP expands in China
Shell Marine Products makes its first bulk delivery of lube oil in Shanghai.
In Full - 23 May
UK: Limited impact on bunkering from new STS legislation
Maritime and Coastguard Agency says it welcomes input from bunkering industry in ongoing consultation.
In Full - 23 May
Soaring tanker rates 'not demand driven'
Tonnage supply being squeezed by slower ship speeds, port delays, conversions and floating storage, says report.
In Full - 22 May Kiel Canal upgrade
- 22 May
PTP supplier says business is 'picking up'
Source says likely impact of Tanjung Bin bunker hub still unclear.
In Full - 21 May
UK: Consultation launched on new STS transfer laws
New regulation will ban bunkering operations outside statutory harbour authority waters.
In Full - 21 May
Big port expansion from Castrol Marine
Supply network extended to 80 new ports, marine lubricant barge service added in China and Japan.
In Full - 21 May
Industrial action complicates Le Havre bunkering
Barge movements hampered by frequent closures of locks separating refinery from port.
In Full - 21 May
Suppliers defend new bunkering rules
Port Klang bunker regulations will prevent deals going 'below the radar'.
In Full - 21 May
Tanker shortage for biofuels
Up to 140 extra handysize tankers could needed by 2015.
In Full - 20 May India: Monsoon alert at JNPT
- 20 May French strike blocks more tankers
Many ships directed to other ports to avoid the disruption at Fos-Lavera terminals.
In Full - 20 May Evergreen announces new Taiwan-China-Australia Express
New service replaces the North Asia-China-Australia Express.
In Full - 20 May
New bunkering rules could 'slow' operations
New procedures include 45 minute inspections for barges before each bunkering operation.
In Full - 19 May
New tug design promises near-zero emissions
Hydrogen fuel cells mean zero emissions for about 85% of the time.
In Full - 19 May
Tokyo: Approaching typhoon may halt bunker operations
Typhoon Halong expected to close in on Tokyo tomorrow morning.
In Full - 19 May
New oil terminal in Georgia
Terminal has capacity to transship up to four million mt of fuel oil a year.
In Full - 19 May
Piling work begins on bunker hub
Construction 'on schedule' for Tanjung Pelepas bunkering project.
In Full - 16 May
Total adds new barge and LSFO at Le Havre
New barge increases bunkering capacity, LSFO made available at the French port for the first time.
In Full - 16 May
Scottish operator increases bunker surcharge
Scottish port also introduces bunker surcharge for towage.
In Full - 15 May
New fuel surcharge for bunker deliveries
HMS ups rates due to 'dramatic' increase in operating costs.
In Full - 15 May
Chevron to double bunker capacity at Panama facility
Terminal provides bunker fuel, lubricants and other derivatives for ships using the Panama Canal.
In Full - 14 May
Twin honours for MPA at Seatrade Asia Awards
Technology for recycling waste from port and marine activities wins environmental award.
In Full - 14 May
Iran books another VLCC
Reports say National Iranian Tanker Co. still "requesting more tonnage".
In Full - 13 May
Singapore shipowner fined for Seattle spill
Songa Hua crew deemed negligent during bunker loading.
In Full - 09 May
Callao offers new options
Local suppliers expanding but challenges remain as ship traffic increasing.
In Full - 09 May
Shipowners flock to Bunkerworld's Singapore forum
Spectre of rising 'cleaner fuel' costs prompts Asian shipping community to scrutinise bunker fuel procurement strategies.
In Full - 08 May
French strike blocks tankers
Another 24-hour stoppage at Marseilles scheduled on May 9.
In Full - 08 May
MPA warns against smoke emissions
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore urges ship masters to take 'immediate action' to cut black smoke.
In Full - 08 May Bunker spill on US west coast
Oyster dredge sinks in Grays Harbor, Washington state.
In Full - 07 May
More strikes at Greek ports this week
Strikes expected to worsen congestion at Piraeus and Thessaloniki.
In Full - 06 May
Adriatic box terminal gains on rising bunker costs
Container lines exploiting the benefits of using regional ports.
In Full - 06 May
New supplier in Pakistan
Greece-based company is supplying the four main grades of bunkers.
In Full - 05 May
Bunker costs threaten global box traffic
WSC says further charges on fuel usage will not cause fewer greenhouse gas emissions, only raise costs.
In Full - 01 May
Cold ironing berth expansion in LA
China Shipping adding shore power capability as part of terminal project.
In Full - 01 May UK supplier sees record turnover
Henty Oil puts back start date for new storage tanks.
In Full - 01 May New barge rates for Shanghai
- 01 May
Marseille still facing tanker backlog
Port says 11 crude oil tankers and 16 product tankers waiting outside Fos-Lavera terminals.
In Full - 01 May
Houston, Texas: New Stolthaven bunkering regulations
Bunkers have to be loaded at the same time as cargo.
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