January’s implementation of the 0.5% global cap on marine fuels progressed relatively smoothly as most industry stakeholders had done their homework and were prepared for the transition. But the start of 2020 has not been straightforward.

The ferocity of the COVID-19 outbreak and the resulting widespread economic disruption, spreading from east to west, has interrupted supply chains and affected all the main shipping sectors. The months ahead will be testing as businesses grapple with the fallout and inevitable financial challenges.

Having passed the IMO2020 regulatory test, what are the key hurdles facing shipowners and other stakeholders reliant on the bunker supply chain? LR and Petrospot get expert views on what to expect in the months ahead.

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