This course is designed to provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the production and the drivers of price and quality of fuel oil. Using this knowledge, the course then investigates the day-to-day aspects of the fuel and bunker markets and describes the supply chain and factors that influence it. Those wishing to learn the basics of fuel oil trading or understand the interaction between fuel oil and the bunker industry will find this course ideal.

SMM 2010 will bring together the 360° panorama of the shipbuilding industry under one roof. It will also give you the unique opportunity to raise your international profile, meet decision makers � and present your products and services to key purchasers in this highly competitive market. With our long-established expertise as international partner to the maritime industry, HMC is proud to host the world�s leading shipbuilding trade fair once again. It is a responsibility that we take very seriously.

Organised by Petrospot, this five-day intensive residential bunker course covers technical, operational, commercial, financial and legal aspects of bunkering. Highly experienced Course Director Angus Ogilvie and Technical Director Nigel Draffin lead a strong team of 15 expert lecturers. This training course is designed for newcomers to the business and for those who may already have some experience. Detailed case studies, demonstrations, lectures, practical exercises and discussion groups plus comprehensive course literature for future reference and ongoing study provide a thorough background in the industry.

This course is designed to provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the production and the drivers of price and quality of fuel oil. Using this knowledge, the course then investigates the day-to-day aspects of the fuel and bunker markets and describes the supply chain and factors that influence it. Those wishing to learn the basics of fuel oil trading or understand the interaction between fuel oil and the bunker industry will find this course ideal.

A 2 days Conference will feature 35 world-class ports, shipping and logistics business leaders who will analyse latest global container transportation and logistics issues in the Southern Asian region and its impact on global shipping and trade. The event will be attended by a gathering of 500 senior executive attendees from over 20 countries consisting of the world’s leading shipping lines, shippers, cargo owners, importers / exporters, freight forwarders, logistics companies, container ports, container terminal operating companies, container port equipment and services suppliers.

Major retailers are taking an increasingly proactive approach to sustainable procurement, including carbon footprint and waste reduction, plus ethical sourcing policies. While current initiatives are largely voluntary and market-driven, more stringent policy regimes may also loom on the horizon at both national and international level. Speakers at Cool Logistics 2010 will explore the impact of these concerns on perishable logistics and transport, including maritime, air and landside distribution, at a time of continued pressure to take operational costs out of cold supply chains. More than ever, efficiency appears to be the mantra - but what does this really mean in practice and can common efficiency solutions be found to address sustainability and cost concerns? The conference will also review the extent to which predicted transport capacity constraints � particularly for reefer containers � are impacting perishable supply chain planning and execution, and how to respond in the short and longer term.

Entitled Everything you wanted to know about Bunkers, but were afraid to ask, will see keynote speakers Bob North, Rear Admiral Robert C. North, Marshall Islands and John Aitken, Secretary General SEAaT open the convention on Wednesday 22nd September setting the tone for the conference. A full programme including fantastic speakers, topics, issues for debate, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Real life experience of physical bunkering and performing tests on viscosity, density, flashpoint, sulphur, and water.

Bunkerworld is delighted to announce that following the success of the event in 2009, the Bunker Asia forum returns for 2010, as part of APPEC Week - Asia's leading energy forum.

Key issues to be covered during this two-day course include: * The Role of Marine Bunkers in the World Economy, and Impact of New Regulations * Conventional and Green Bunker and Marine Diesel/Gasoil * Product Specifications, Current and Future * Bunker Blend Components and Additives * Calculating Bunker Blend Profitability * Determining Blendability of Components * Practical and Reliable Blending Equipment and Software * Is there a Green Bunker? How do you make it? * Measuring Environmental Compliance * Calculating Costs/Benefits of Improved Blending * Blending Economic Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting

This 2-day course follows the value chain of bunkers from its origins in the oilfields to the bunker fuel market. It will discuss the oil refiners' economic drivers for bunker manufacturing; and new MARPOL regulations, reviewing the oil outcomes to which these regulations may lead.

Key issues to be covered during this two-day course include: * The Role of Marine Bunkers in the World Economy, and Impact of New Regulations * Conventional and Green Bunker and Marine Diesel/Gasoil * Product Specifications, Current and Future * Bunker Blend Components and Additives * Calculating Bunker Blend Profitability * Determining Blendability of Components * Practical and Reliable Blending Equipment and Software * Is there a Green Bunker? How do you make it? * Measuring Environmental Compliance * Calculating Costs/Benefits of Improved Blending * Blending Economic Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Sustainable Shipping Conference 2010: From the Cradle to the Grave takes the issue of sustainability beyond just environmental issues to encompass the wider implications of shipping's life cycle performance. As shipping increasingly moves to improve its operational environmental footprint and impact, the spotlight is now growing to focus on the whole lifespan. From manufacture to operational performance through to the safe disposal of a ship, owners will be accountable for ensuring safe, high performance business practice throughout. Sustainable Shipping Conference 2010 brings the industry together to collaborate on looking at what these issues will be, what solutions are available and how they can be leveraged for competitive advantage.

Shiptec China, the new brand developed from Shiport China, is dedicated to continue serving the maritime industry since the year of 2010. The mission of Shiport China, established in 1998 and developed through the past twelve years, will be carried on. In 2008, its previous edition-Shiport China attracted 462 exhibitors from over 20 countries and regions on an exhibition area of 20,000 square meters. More than 15,800 person-time visitors were recorded during the 4 days exhibition cum forums, academic conference and seminars. This represents a 20% increase in the number of visitors, reflecting that more and more attention was being drawn from the world maritime industry. The scale of the show has grown increasingly larger, as well as the scope of products on display. Shiptec China is scheduled to take place 26-29 October 2010 at Dalian World Expo Center in Dalian, the beautiful seashore city renown for its shipbuilding industry and geographic shipping advantages. Shiptec China will be the largest and most influential maritime industry fair in North China, and it will be playing a much more important role to link up different sectors and industry players of ports, shipping and shipbuilding and to drive a healthy and sustained development of the world maritime industry.

This course explains how the properties of marine fuels affect fuel handling, combustion, and cost. It provides a detailed understanding of fuel quality requirements, and why they are necessary for good handling and combustion performance. Class interaction will be stressed by using practical examples of applications of the course material to past and current problems.

Key issues to be covered during this two-day course include: • Legal Fundamentals of Supply Contracts • Roles & Responsibilities of the Players in Bunkering • Supply Contracts & Good Purchasing Practice • Overview of Loss or Dispute Factors • Understanding Quality & Laboratory Test Results • A Full Review of Marine Fuel Specifications – ISO 8217 • Oil Blending – Benefits & Risks • Claims – Documentation & Evidence Collection • Loss Mitigation & Dispute Resolution • Quality Assurance & Loss Control

Can shipping remain viable in the Channel, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea in light of stringent restrictions on sulphur emissions? European shipping organisations warn of far-reaching implications for the industry and associated sectors. Join industry and political leaders, regulators and experts to discuss the future of shipping in northern Europe. And don't miss the keynote address by British Shipping Minister Mike Penning.

Due to the success of the inaugural Bunkerworld Business Exchange in Houston in March, the second in a series of International Business Exchange forums, will take place in London and host a premier group of fuel buyers at an exclusive two-day event. A limited number of fuel suppliers and service providers will have the opportunity to join the event and meet with these buyers in a time efficient programme that ensures maximum returns for all.

This event will cover new development and expansion projects at Russian terminals, and pipeline and rail routes, as well as providing a broad overview of European best practice in the development of oil hubs (Hamburg, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam), and in designing new export routes and attracting investments in port capacity improvement.

This event is an opportunity for delegates to network with representatives of the bunkering business and with industry experts, fuel oil producers and traders from Europe, Baltic countries, Russia and other FSU countries. Key issues include: * Bunkering industry problems: high prices, inadequate funding, environmental issues, technology, human resources. * Price risk management. * Balancing supply and demand. Shipowner needs and concerns over future supplies. * Upgrading refineries and the refiners� role in supplying LSFO to shipowners. The growing role of mini refineries. * Developing ports and new river/sea bunkering markets in Russia and the CIS. * Fuel quality and quality control issues. Scrubber technologies and blending. * Legal aspects of compliance with MARPOL Annex VI. * Changes to customs regulations for bunkering operations. VAT application and refund to bunkerers and traders

Event Details to be announced.

Intermodal is the world’s leading exhibition and conference for all companies associated with the container and intermodal industries. Organised by IIR Exhibitions, Intermodal is now in its 35th year. The event dates back to its early beginnings in 1976, as the Container Technology Conference (CTC) and has developed and matured alongside the industry it serves.

The Seventh International Fujairah Bunkering and Fuel Oil Forum will provide an up-to-date analysis on developments in the bunker and fuel oil business and examine relevant changes in the marine transportation business affecting the bunker market. Attend the Forum to meet leading oil and bunker producers, traders, shipowners/operators, managers, brokers, oil majors, national oil companies, refiners, bankers, classification societies, maritime lawyers and consultants.

The GASTECH LNG World Shipping Hosted Buyers Programme enables LNG carrier owners, operators, managers and builders (buyers) to talk to ship equipment and service providers (sellers) during a series of one to one private meetings