Bunker Quantity Disputes – Mass Flow Meters

The introduction of mass flow meters (MFM) for bunker operation in Singapore is a welcome development. Unfortunately it appears that although the equipment has changed, the behaviour of some unscrupulous suppliers has not.

Chinese Lignite Imports: Quantity over Quality?

In the first half of 2014, Chinese seaborne coal imports declined 0.4% y-o-y to 148mt, largely reflecting a 3.3%...

When it comes to quantity, not value, China surpasses Korea for newbuild orders

A stronger, government-prompted second half of the year has seen Chinese shipbuilders surpass their Korean rivals ...