Americas News

Conrad Shipyard and SHI Explore Building LNG Bunker Ships for the US
Conrad Shipyard and SHI Explore Building LNG Bunker Ships for the US
The two companies will work together to explore opportunities around LNG bunkering vessels for the US market.
8 Dec 2025
Global Partners Adds Tug Bunkering Services at Philadelphia and Baltimore
Global Partners Adds Tug Bunkering Services at Philadelphia and Baltimore
Global Partners has expanded its US East Coast coverage with new tug bunker supply points in Philadelphia and Baltimore.
5 Dec 2025
TFG Marine to Relaunch Trinidad and Tobago Physical Bunker Supply
TFG Marine to Relaunch Trinidad and Tobago Physical Bunker Supply
The firm has recommenced the supply of VLSFO and LSMGO off Trinidad and Tobago as of December 1.
1 Dec 2025
BUNKER JOBS: JuWonOil Seeks Candidates for Two Marine Fuel Roles
BUNKER JOBS: JuWonOil Seeks Candidates for Two Marine Fuel Roles
JuWonOil is hiring a distillate broker and a marine fuels & lubricants junior trader.
1 Dec 2025
Petrobras Supplies Biofuel to Three Ships in São Paulo
Petrobras Supplies Biofuel to Three Ships in São Paulo
Petrobras has been working to increase biofuel supply after receiving government approval last year to supply biofuel blends in Brazil.
1 Dec 2025
Mercuria and Vitol Among Bidders for Raizen Refinery in Argentina: Report
Mercuria and Vitol Among Bidders for Raizen Refinery in Argentina: Report
The two companies are reportedly among the finalists in bidding for the refinery and associated gas stations in a deal potentially worth $1 billion.
28 Nov 2025
Viroque Energy Adds Ecuador to Physical Supply Footprint
Viroque Energy Adds Ecuador to Physical Supply Footprint
The firm can now supply HSFO and VLSFO by barge and MGO by truck at the ports of La Libertad, Manta, Guayaquil, and Esmeraldas.
28 Nov 2025
INTERVIEW: New Dan-Bunkering US Chief Sees Oil and Gas as Key to Growth
INTERVIEW: New Dan-Bunkering US Chief Sees Oil and Gas as Key to Growth
Dan-Bunkering USA currently sells just short of 1 million mt/year of marine fuels in the Americas, and sees oil and gas as a key part of its future growth.
25 Nov 2025
BUNKER JOBS: TFG Marine Seeks Bunker Operator in Uruguay
BUNKER JOBS: TFG Marine Seeks Bunker Operator in Uruguay
The company is looking for candidates with previous experience in shipping, preferably in vessel operations involving day-to-day scheduling coordination.
25 Nov 2025
Fire Reported on Container Ship at Port of Los Angeles
Fire Reported on Container Ship at Port of Los Angeles
A fire was reported below deck on the 9,100 TEU Post Panamax boxship ONE Henry Hudson on Friday evening.
24 Nov 2025
GeoServe Hires Bunker Trader in Chile
GeoServe Hires Bunker Trader in Chile
The new hire was previously as bunker broker for GF Bunker Trade in the US.
18 Nov 2025
Panama Bunker Sales Rose to Seven-Month High in October
Panama Bunker Sales Rose to Seven-Month High in October
The AMP has now added biofuel bunker blends to its statistics, noting the first sales in October since February 2025.
14 Nov 2025
Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports' Zero-Emission Initiative Moves Forward
Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports' Zero-Emission Initiative Moves Forward
A new agreement sets enforceable timelines for the ports' shift to zero-emission infrastructure.
13 Nov 2025
Brazil's Port of Açu Sees First HVO Biofuel-Powered Tug Operation
Brazil's Port of Açu Sees First HVO Biofuel-Powered Tug Operation
Five Wilson Sons tugs ran entirely on HVO in Brazil's first operation of its kind at the Port of Açu.
13 Nov 2025
BUNKER JOBS: JuWonOil Seeks Candidates for Two Commercial Roles
BUNKER JOBS: JuWonOil Seeks Candidates for Two Commercial Roles
JuWonOil is hiring an LNG & marine fuels trader and a marine lubricants sales executive.
4 Nov 2025
Baker Hughes to Supply Key Equipment for US Blue Ammonia Project
Baker Hughes to Supply Key Equipment for US Blue Ammonia Project
The production is expected to begin in 2029 and could be supplied to the shipping sector.
30 Oct 2025
Bunker Spill Reported in Galveston Following Ship Allision With Pier
Bunker Spill Reported in Galveston Following Ship Allision With Pier
A vessel allided with Pier 32 at the Port of Galveston at about 9:50 PM local time on Tuesday, resulting in a discharge of fuel oil.
30 Oct 2025
ETFuels Launches Initial Phase for Texas e-Methanol Project
ETFuels Launches Initial Phase for Texas e-Methanol Project
The project aims to cater to e-methanol demand from the shipping sector.
30 Oct 2025
JuWonOil Expands Into US Gulf LNG Bunker Market
JuWonOil Expands Into US Gulf LNG Bunker Market
The firm is developing structured logistics for small-scale LNG bunkering and distribution, a company representative tells Ship & Bunker.
29 Oct 2025
ACL Faces $34 Million in US Port Fees Over Vessel Classification Dispute
ACL Faces $34 Million in US Port Fees Over Vessel Classification Dispute
A vessel classification dispute has left Atlantic Container Line (ACL) facing $34 million in unexpected US port fees.
29 Oct 2025