Editor, Shipping & Logistics
Mara Okafor reports on tanker markets, chartering, ports and terminal infrastructure connected to commodity and energy trade.
8 published articles
Terminals4 min read
A storage operator in Fujairah has commissioned additional blending capacity aimed at marine fuel customers, extending the hub's role in residual product handling.
Source: Terminal operator statement
Fuel Oil Shipping5 min read
Extended voyage distances on fuel oil trades have supported product tanker utilisation, with owners reporting steadier employment across medium range tonnage.
Source: The Maritime Executive
Ports4 min read
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has published throughput figures showing growth in liquid bulk volumes, supported by refined product and biofuel movements.
Source: Port of Rotterdam Authority
Storage4 min read
A tank storage operator has agreed a multi-year capacity lease with a commodity trading house, securing long-term utilisation at a coastal terminal.
Source: Trade Finance Digest
Ports3 min read
A port authority has approved development of an additional liquid bulk berth, expanding handling capacity for product cargoes.
Source: Port of Rotterdam Authority
Tankers4 min read
A tanker owner has placed an order for dual-fuel product carriers, adding fuel flexibility to its forward fleet profile.
Source: The Maritime Executive
Freight3 min read
Clean petroleum product freight rates have firmed on key routes as tonnage availability tightened in prompt loading windows.
Source: The Maritime Executive
Supply Chain3 min read
A terminal group has partnered with a technology provider to give customers scheduling and inventory visibility across its network.
Source: Port of Rotterdam Authority