Brightoil, the international bunker trader and supplier, Friday launched a new suite of online tools that will transform the way bunker fuel is traded globally.

Brightoil Bunker Online E-Delivery platform is now live and includes a Forward Fixed Price (FFP) facility

The disruption to cargo vessels recently caused by Hurricane Irma has raised a number of legal issues. The following is intended as general guidance to members on some of the issues commonly encountered.

Given the number of charterparties and bills of

The shipping industry must and can play a significant role in addressing global warming by reducing its GHG emissions. That’s the finding of a 4-year research effort ‘Shipping in Changing Climates’, supported by over 30 partners from industry and academia

ExxonMobil announced the launch of Mobil ServSM, a new global services brand to help marine operators optimise maintenance programs, vessel reliability and operating costs. Under the new brand, ExxonMobil is set to roll out a range of next-generation services for

According to information provided by Gard's correspondent Huatai Insurance Agency and Consultant Service Ltd, the Chinese authorities have announced an early implementation of the 0.50% sulphur cap in ports other than the designated key ports. From 1 September 2017, ships

Technology driven bunker broker OilFront has today announced its launch. The company, which already has several clients across the globe, combines innovative software with deep industry experience. It is headed by Danny Soos (ex BP) and 35 year industry veteran

The world of seaborne trade spreads across a wide range of commodities and goods. But in terms of growth, at any point in time some elements look overweight or underweight compared to their share of trade in total. And once

Adopted in 2004 the Ballast Water Management, BWM Convention (the ‘convention’), is the International Convention for the control and management of ship’s ballast water and sediments. The aim of the convention is to remove, render harmless or avoid uptake or

A key international measure for environmental protection that aims to stop the spread of potentially invasive aquatic species in ships’ ballast water enters into force today (8 September 2017).

The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water

Following on from the electrification of heavy duty mobility in the form of cars, buses, automated guided vehicles and tractor units, VDL Groep intends to continue help reducing the emissions from means of transport. The family-owned international industrial business headquartered