Volume 2 Issue 44
SSY Base Oil Shipping Report
October 29, 2019The meteoric rise in clean petroleum freight that occurred last week was not replicated in the chemical shipping market. However, there has been sustained demand in all regions and on some routes freights have moved up, albeit cautiously.-by Adrian Brown
Neste Writes Off Stake in Nynas
October 29, 2019Neste stated last week that it has written off its holding in Nynas, an admission of the difficulties that the joint venture faces under economic sanctions against Venezuela.
Lubrizol Working to Reopen Rouen Plant
October 29, 2019A month after a blaze roared through two Lubrizol warehouses in Rouen, France, the company is still working to reopen its manufacturing facility there.
Russian Motorists Follow OEM Recommendations
October 29, 2019Russian motorists who purchase motor oil most often consider factors such as original equipment manufacturers recommendations, the oils viscosity and their personal experience with the product, as well as the price, a consultancy found.
From Other Editions of Lube Report
October 29, 2019Briefly Noted
October 29, 2019Motul Deutschland GmbH announced yesterday that it will become motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki Germanys new lubricant partner effective Jan. 1, 2020.