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COMMERCIAL ISSUES
Michele Urness and Deirdre Coston report on the latest SEA Card developments
Chemoil’s Michael Bandy believes that there are opportunities to be seized in the emerging Asian bunker markets
Against a background of a deepening credit crunch, Bunkerspot undertook a survey of suppliers to find out how they are protecting themselves against credit risk
Dan Smith, Principal of the Tioga Group, considers whether China can retain its dominant trade position as rising bunker prices impact on global container routes
Götz Lehsten of O. W. Bunker argues that there must be a key change in the way that
bunker providers work with their customers
SPOTLIGHT ON BLENDING
Tommy Christensen of CBI Engineering welcomes the Singapore authorities’ interest in developing in-line bunker blending
Jon Moreau considers how bunker suppliers can leverage in-line blending technology
to achieve significant commercial benefits
TECHNICAL ISSUES
Manus Henry and Don Gregory reveal the initial test results on metering technology that may soon change the face of bunkering forever
With its new range of test equipment, Kittiwake could help the shipping industry combat
a centuries-old problem, improve system efficiency and adhere to the latest regulations
With MARPOL Annex VI rubber stamped, Nigel Draffin looks at three ‘new’ issues
that should now receive more media coverage
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Chris Fisher of Bunker Claims International argues that the bunker industry needs to clarify the situation on MARPOL sampling, and understand that there should only
be one official sample
Luciano Corbetta, Cavotec’s Marine Division Manager, emphasises the benefits for
operators and for the environment in making the switch to cold ironing |
