Friday

09-05-2025 Vol 19

Category: News

Asia Fuel Oil: Spot HSFO Trades at Discount Despite Strong Crack Spreads

The spot differential for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) in Asia dipped into discounts on Friday, despite a resilient outlook…

New Mediterranean Regulations Enforce Stricter Air Pollution Limits for Shipping Vessels

As of May 1, 2025, the Mediterranean Sea has officially become an Emission Control Area (ECA) for Sulphur Oxides and…

Global Trade Challenges Show Impact Through Declining Volumes

The Trade and Development Foresights 2025 report reveals a grim scenario for global markets, which are still reeling from recent…

Tanker Weekly Update: Trends in Venezuela’s Crude Oil Export Market

Venezuela’s crude oil export situation has dramatically changed due to recent policy alterations, as shown by real-time data from Signal…

Dry Bulk Shipping: Policy Now Equally Influences Market Direction Alongside Seasonal Factors

Dry bulk shipping is witnessing a shift in market dynamics, as policy has become just as influential as seasonal trends.…

Goldman Sachs Forecasts Declining Foreign Demand for US Assets Without a Further USD Drop

Goldman Sachs has indicated that foreign investment in U.S. dollar assets may decline unless the dollar depreciates further. Chief economist…

Gasoline Margins Surge Approximately 21% in April

In April, the gasoline refining profit margin in Asia saw a significant increase of approximately 21%. This surge was driven…

Tariff Challenges and Possible OPEC+ Supply Increase Cloud Oil Market Forecast

The outlook for oil prices appears bleak due to trade tensions and changes in OPEC+ supply strategies, as indicated by…

MCTC Maintains Quality Standards Amidst Global Tensions and Challenges

MCTC is steadfast in its commitment to maintaining high-quality standards for vessel crews, even amidst global challenges such as fluctuating…

Wärtsilä Enhances Methane Slip Reduction with NextDF Technology for Its Third Engine Model

Wärtsilä has enhanced its methane slip reduction technology by introducing the NextDF feature for its Wärtsilä 46TS-DF dual-fuel engine. This…