Americas News

Major Container Lines Continue Venezuela Operations Under Close Watch

Maersk, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd say they are continuing services to Venezuela while closely monitoring security, operational and sanctions-related developments.

9 Jan 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Royal Caribbean Seeks Fuel Procurement Manager in Texas

The company is looking for candidates with at least seven years of procurement experience.

8 Jan 2026

Crowley Restructures Business into Two Divisions: Shipping and Logistics, Energy

The US-based firm says the change is intended to make the business more agile and allow faster decision-making across its operations.

7 Jan 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Trafigura Seeks Bunker Operator in Uruguay

The company is looking for candidates with previous maritime or shipping experience, as well as fluent English and Spanish.

6 Jan 2026

Oil Dips As Glut-Obsessed Analysts Continue To Ignore Venezuela Tumult

Still, the market impact of Maduro's ouster could be severe, say pundits.

6 Jan 2026

Glander International Bunkering Appoints New Managing Director in Florida

Michael Cammarata has been appointed to the role of managing director in Glander's Florida office as of this month.

5 Jan 2026

US Sanctions Four Tankers for Alleged Links to Venezuela Shadow Fleet

The US alleges the tankers generated revenue for President Nicolás Maduro's government in breach of sanctions.

2 Jan 2026

Maersk Appoints New Regional President for North America

Ditlev Blicher will take over as North America regional president at AP Moller - Maersk from January 1.

31 Dec 2025

Woodside's Beaumont Plant Produces First Ammonia

The US ammonia plant could potentially supply the shipping and power sector.

29 Dec 2025

Argentina Removes Bunkering Volume Caps for Outbound Ships

Argentina will remove caps on bunker volumes from January 1, 2026, ending a rule that limited ships to fuel needed only for their next port.

26 Dec 2025

US Seeks to Detain Third Tanker Off Venezuela: Report

The US in in active pursuit of the VLCC Bella 1.

22 Dec 2025

Stabilis Signs 10-Year LNG Bunker Offtake Deal With Carnival at Galveston

Stabilis has secured offtake deals covering 55% of the capacity of its proposed LNG bunkering facility at Galveston.

19 Dec 2025

Oceans North-Arup Study Examines How E-Methanol Could Supply Vancouver Shipping

The study estimates the levelised cost of e-methanol production at $1,860/mt.

19 Dec 2025

Panama November Bunker Sales Dropped by 8.5% On the Year

About 595 bunker calls were recorded in Panama in November, down from 617 a year ago.

17 Dec 2025

Vale Joins Industry Body to Help Boost Ethanol's Use as Marine Fuel

The company has joined the Global Ethanol Association as a founding member.

12 Dec 2025

Industry Consortium to Explore Methanol Bunkering in the US

The consortium is seeking to establish ship-to-ship methanol bunkering in the US, taking on locally produced fuel.

12 Dec 2025

IBIA Appoints New Americas Regional Board Chair

Frank Dahan has been appointed by IBIA's global board to the position of chair of the Americas board as of December 11, replacing Adrian Tolson.

11 Dec 2025

Bunker One USA Sets Out Cost-Cutting Measures Amid Tight Margins

Measures in response to market tightness have included releasing long-term tug and barge charters.

11 Dec 2025

Galveston LNG Bunker Port Signs Supply Deal With International Shipping Firm

The project's LNG bunkering terminal is due to begin operations in 2028.

9 Dec 2025

Tributes Paid to Monjasa's Paul Pappaceno

A celebration of Pappaceno's life is being held at The Cellar Bar in Houston at 4 PM on December 10.

9 Dec 2025