Milestone

Singapore retains titles as Best Global Seaport and Best Seaport in Asia

Port of Singapore has been named the “Best Global Seaport” for the third consecutive year and the “Best Seaport in Asia” for the 35th time at the 2023 AFLAS Awards.

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September 29, 2023

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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore on Friday (29 September) said the Port of Singapore has been named the “Best Global Seaport” for the third consecutive year and the “Best Seaport in Asia” for the 35th time at the 2023 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards.

These accolades recognise the contributions by the Port of Singapore serving as a key node in the global supply chain, and Singapore’s leadership in driving maritime decarbonisation and transformation.

The annual AFLAS Awards is organised by freight and logistics publication, Asia Cargo News, to honour leading service providers in the supply chain community for demonstrating leadership as well as consistency in service quality, innovation, customer relationship management and reliability. Winners were determined by votes cast by readers of the publication.

Mr Chee Hong Tat, Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, said: “Singapore is honoured to be named the Best Global Seaport and Best Seaport in Asia. These awards are the result of the shared effort and strong collaboration between the Government, industry, unions and workers. We will continue to grow our port as an efficient, sustainable, and trusted node in global supply chains.”

Mr Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of MPA, said: “These awards are testament to the partnership and collaboration between Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) with industry and international partners, the research and enterprise community, as well as unions. MPA remains committed to fostering an environment that encourages enterprise, innovation, and talent development.”

“We will continue to work with our partners to enhance Singapore’s connectivity, advance digitalisation efforts, and accelerate the decarbonisation of international shipping in line with the 2023 IMO strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships.”

Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 29 September, 2023

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Singapore: Kenoil enters milestone with STS bunker delivery of ISCC certified bio-blended LSMGO

Biofuel blended parcel also marked Kenoil’s first sale as an ISCC-certified marine fuel supplier to a prominent energy trader, which was subsequently delivered to a cruise ship in Singapore.

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December 1, 2023

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296Singapore: Kenoil enters milestone with STS bunker delivery of ISCC certified bio-blended LSMGO

ISCC-certified marine fuel supplier Kenoil Marine Services (Kenoil) on Friday (1 December) said it has successfully carried out the inaugural ship-to-ship bunker delivery of biofuel-blended low sulphur marine gas oil in Singapore.

The sustainable biofuel blend used in this milestone bunkering operation was a B24 composite blend of low sulphur marine gas oil and UCOME (Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester).

The 200 metric tonnes (mt) parcel was loaded onto Kosmos Lily, a bunker tanker operated by Kenoil, at Jurong Port via ISO road tankers.

This biofuel blended parcel also marked Kenoil’s first sale as an ISCC-certified marine fuel supplier to a prominent energy trader, which was subsequently delivered to a cruise ship in Singapore.

Desmond Chong, Managing Director, Kenoil Marine Services, said: “We are thrilled to play an integral role in the biofuel bunker supply chain alongside forerunners in sustainable fuels. As an established bunker tanker operator and supplier, Kenoil stays abreast of emerging developments in marine fuels by collaborating with like-minded partners to provide tangible solutions to the shipping industry to meet IMO’s carbon emissions targets.”

The growing momentum towards biofuels is attributed to the readily available supply, existing infrastructure and mature technology. Biofuels not only meet sulphur compliance regulations, they also present an opportunity for vessels to reduce their CO2 emissions.

Chong emphasised Kenoil’s steadfast commitment to green shipping through active participation in various ongoing initiatives.

“Our objective is to actively contribute to the bunker supply chain, with a dedicated focus on sustainable fuels, and play a part in the advancement of Singapore as a multi-fuel bunkering hub,” he said.

Photo credit: Kenoil Marine Services
Published: 1 December, 2023

Milestone

Swedish bunker supplier ScanOcean opens new branch office in Gothenburg

Firm appoints Lars Lövsund as its Business Development Manager who will mainly concentrate on delivering solutions for emission allowance sourcing for shipping companies and charterers.

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December 1, 2023

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Swedish bunker trader and physical supplier ScanOcean on Tuesday (28 November) said it has opened a new branch office in Gothenburg, located at Klippan 3, and introduced new employees to its team.

The firm appointed Lars Lövsund as its Business Development Manager, who will be based at the new office, with a primary focus on developing the new business area Environmental Services.

Lars will mainly concentrate on delivering transparent and tailor-made solutions for emission allowance sourcing for shipping companies and charterers.

“Lars Lövsund is an experienced shipping professional with over a decade of experience working at TSA Tanker Shipping and TSA Agency Sweden,” the firm said.

Jonatan Karlström, Managing Director of ScanOcean, said: “The Gothenburg area is at the heart of Swedish shipping, and having a presence there is crucial for the development of our business. We are thrilled to have Lars on board, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from TSA. With Lars joining the team, we will be even better equipped to navigate our business and create new and enhanced products and services for our customers.”

ScanOcean also welcomed Johan Wennerholm as our Back-office Manager, with a primary focus on streamlining internal processes. Johan comes to us with previous experience from Team Lines and Preem AB.

Lars Lövsund contact details:

Tel: +46 76 529 68 33
E-mail: [email protected]
Skype: lovsund

Branch office Gothenburg:

ScanOcean AB
Klippan 3
SE- 414 51 Gothenburg
Sweden

Photo credit: ScanOcean
Published: 1 December, 2023

Business

Singapore: President of Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services receives ‘Industry Icon Award’

‘First and foremost, I would like to thank my wife, who has been with me throughout the entire journey. I would also like to thank my team at Equatorial,’ expressed Mr Choong Kien Siong.

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December 1, 2023

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The President of Singapore’s top bunker supplier Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd (EMF) on Wednesday (29 November) received the ‘Industry Icon Award’ at the inaugural Marine Fuels 360 Awards 2023 Gala Dinner.

Mr Choong Kien Siong was pleased with the recognition and delivered the following speech:

“It is my great honour to receive this prestigious award. First and foremost, I would like to thank my wife, who has been with me throughout the entire journey. I would also like to thank my team at Equatorial,” he expressed.

“It is together with my wife and our team that we managed to make Equatorial to what it is today. Also, a big thank you to Informa for organising this amazing event.

“There have been so many changes since I first stepped into this industry. Over the years, I have seen Singapore grow into the top maritime and bunkering hub.

“Along the way, I have made many wonderful friends and memories. Today, the industry continues to face new challenges and opportunities. Digitalisation and decarbonisation are the two big things which I have asked the younger generation to embrace seriously.

“As the world becomes more and more complex, adoption of technology is a must to handle such complexities. At the same time, we are responsible for the world that our future generations will be living in.

“One thing that will not change is Equatorial’s commitment toward providing top quality services. We will continue to do our best and ensure that we provide reliable and quality service to the industry.”

The EMF office underwent a flurry of activities during the second half of 2023. The period saw EMF launching a sustainable energy business unit while conducting its first biofuel bunker sale and delivery in the Port of Singapore.

In November, EMF built upon an earlier development by working with CMS to exchange carbon credits and Proof of Sustainability certificates for a bunker fuel transaction on the SGTraDex platform.

Manifold Times in late November reported EMF placing orders for four 7,999 dwt IMO Type II Chemical and Oil Tankers that will be used as bunker tankers at the Port of Singapore.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) recorded EMF as the top bunker supplier (by volume) in 2022.