News 2020 February 18

Petronas signs 12-year time charter party for two new build LNG vessels

MARAD announces more than $280 million in grants for US ports

Jotun Marine: Proactive measures needed to improve hull performance

CMA CGM announces FAK rates from the Mediterranean to USEC and USGULF

EIB supports refurbishment of Port of Ystad to accommodate climate-friendly vessels

Oboronlogistics designated as sole executor of works and services related to delivery of goods by sea to Kaliningrad Region

CMA CGM announces Emergency Space Surcharge for exports from Russia & Baltic

Stena Bulk and Admiral Makarov University agree to make company-branded class

Port of Singapore to give 50% port dues concession to passenger vessels

Borr Drilling enters into new financing arrangement for a newbuild jack-up drilling rig

Volga Shipping Company to convert three tankers into dry cargo carriers in 2020

DP World to delist from Nasdaq Dubai

Bunker prices go down at the Far East ports of Russia (graph)

E.ON, Rotterdam Port Authority and DeltaPort Niederrheinhäfen agree to develop an infrastructure for freight and passenger ships

GTT receives two orders from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and Hyundai Heavy Industries

Average wholesale prices for М-100 HFO grew to RUB 10,253 in RF spot market

MABUX: Bunker market this morning, Feb 18

Linkspan connection/disconnection service tariff changed at Ust-Luga ferry terminal

Divers of RF Navy's Black Sea Fleet started preparing for "Depth-2020" competition

Brent Crude futures price is down 1.13% to $57.02, Light Sweet Crude – down 0.76% to $51.92

Baltic Dry Index is up to 434 points