- The number of scrubber-fitted container ships has risen to 850 as of 20 December.
- The total capacity of the scrubber-fitted fleet presently equals 7.52 Mteu.
According to the shipping database Alphaliner, in December, the number of scrubber-fitted container ships experienced an increase of 150 ships compared to the start of the year. Also, the total capacity of the scrubber-fitted fleet increased from 25% at the start of the year, says in an article published in Manifold Times.
Low & High Sulphur bunkers gap
“Owners of scrubber-fitted tonnage are once again enjoying the benefits of a significant price gap between low and high Sulphur bunkers, with the greatest advantage being felt in Asia,” Alphaliner stated in a recent social media post.
VLSFO demand
“Strong industrial demand for VLSFO pushed the spread with HFO in Singapore to almost USD 200 in early December, with the gap closing at USD 180 on Christmas eve.”
Fuel cap
“Such levels were last reached in mid-February 2020, soon after the introduction of the fuel cap. In Rotterdam, the spread peaked at USD 144 in December, also the highest level since February 2020, but the differential was not maintained.”
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Source: ManifoldTimes
