From 1 January 2020, the maximum sulphur content of marine fuels is reduced to 0.5% (down from 3.5%) globally – reducing air pollution and protecting health and the environment. Sulphur Oxide (SOx) emissions from ships’ combustion engines cause a…
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Tensions have risen again after the US made a strike on a key Iranian military figure last week
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The shipping industry is heading towards a landmark year in 2020, with the latest marine fuel rules upsetting common practices, while yesterday’s Middle East events are bound to make waves in the weeks to come. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker I…
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Very-Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) prices have risen to USD 710 per metric tonne in Singapore on 2 January 2020, a price increase of 30%, when compared to 2 December 2019. The newly implemented IMO2020 Sulphur Cap marks a milestone for the industry and …
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