Rotterdam’s B100 price rises sharply; B100’s discount to VLSFO remains steady in Rotterdam; LNG premiums over conventional fuels widen.
Bunker report panellists include Island Oil Limited, Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Monjasa A/S and KPI OceanConnect, NSI Marine and Transparensea Fuels.
Bunker demand low in Houston; Los Angeles import volumes on rise; deliveries on first-come basis in Balboa.
Good fuel availability in Scandinavia; tight prompt availability in Piraeus; HSFO very tight in Port Louis.
VLSFO and LSMGO availability good in Port Klang; VLSFO availability improves in Zhoushan; prompt supply is tight across several Japanese ports.
Rotterdam’s B100 is $160/mt cheaper than VLSFO; LNG and LBM prices drop $11-13/mt; LBM cheapest option for dual-fuel ships in Rotterdam.
Steve Bee explores if the greater demand for marine gas oils/distillates would lead to poorer fuel quality following the recent implementation of the new Mediterranean ECA.
Bunker report panellists include Island Oil Limited, Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Monjasa A/S and KPI OceanConnect, NSI Marine and Transparensea Fuels.
US importers face tariff uncertainty; HSFO extremely tight in Balboa; Ecuador's largest refinery halts operations.
Gard has handled claims where the presence of phenolic compounds originating from CNSL in conventional fuels has resulted in operational problems or machinery damage for vessels.
