ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Market Update 26/7/21

East of Suez bunker prices have inched down from Friday’s levels, and bunkering is suspended in Zhoushan and Shanghai after typhoon In-Fa struck China’s eastern coast yesterday.   Changes on the day to 16.00 SGT (08.00 GMT) today: VLSFO prices down in Zhoushan ($8/mt), Singapore ($6/mt) and Fujairah ($5/mt) LSMGO prices down in Zhoushan ($17/mt), …

ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Market Update 26/7/21

Bunker prices have dipped with Brent in European ports, and Durban’s low sulphur prices are sharply down after peaking last week.   Changes on the day to 08.00 GMT today: VLSFO prices down in Durban ($27/mt), Gibraltar ($6/mt) and Rotterdam ($3/mt) LSMGO prices down in Durban ($15/mt), Gibraltar ($5/mt) and Rotterdam ($1/mt) HSFO prices down …

Daily Capesize Review 23/7/21

Capesize freight rates rebounded on tight tonnage supply because of Typhoon In-Fa’s impact on central China’s coastal areas. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then increased by 3.09% day-on-day, up 96 points to 3,199 readings, due to the firmer freight rates.   Bullish Pacific amid tight vessel supply   The Pacific enjoyed healthy cargo list with …

FIS Fuel Oil Morning Report 26/07/21

Brent crude futures for September fell 44 cents, or 0.6%, to $73.66 a barrel by 0432 GMT while U.S. Texas Intermediate crude was at $71.62 a barrel, down 45 cents.   Oil spent much of last week clawing back losses, with ICE Brent managing to finish the week almost 8% up from last Monday’s close. …

Daily Capesize Review 22/7/21

Capesize freight rates improved due to tightened tonnage over typhoon concerns in the Pacific basin. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then increased by 1.47% day-on-day, up 45 points to 3,103 readings, due to the better freight rates.   Limited tonnage over typhoon development off China Market participants expected Typhoon In-Fa to constrain vessel supply in …

FIS Fuel Oil Morning Report 23/07/21

Brent crude settled at $73.79 a barrel, up $1.56, or 2.2%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settled at $71.91 a barrel, rising $1.61, or 2.3%.   Over the past few days, oil has been recovering losses from the 7%+ drop that happened earlier in the week. The downtick in prices during the morning trade …