Americas News

Derecktor to Build Hybrid Electric Research Vessel
The U.S. shipyard says the vessel will follow the successful application of hybrid electric propulsion on a 65 ft research catamaran Spirit of the Sound.
15 Jan 2016
First LNG Bunkering Operation Completed at Jacksonville Port
The world's first LNG powered boxship Isla Bella was bunkered with 100,000 gallons of LNG at the Jacksonville port on Saturday.
14 Jan 2016
Panama Canal Construction Consortium Facing Criminal Investigation
A complaint of fraud has been filed by the National Bar Association.
12 Jan 2016
Canada Delays Implementation of ECA NOx Requirement Until 2017
The announcement is said to affect all ships, installing a small marine diesel engine with a power rating between 130 kilowatts and 750 kilowatts.
5 Jan 2016
Bomin Buys Bunkers International Inventory, But $5M Acquisition Bid Falls Through
Bunkers International's bankruptcy attorney Scott Shuker confirms the details to Ship & Bunker.
5 Jan 2016
Dry Bulk Gets Boost from Argentina Export Tax Change
Favorable tax changes for agricultural exports from Argentina could raise overall global demand for dry bulk shipping.
30 Dec 2015
GUPC, Panama Canal Authority Trade Shots Over Possible Construction Delays
The construction contractor behind the Panama Canal expansion has slammed "excessive and inexplicable" delays by the local authority for the project.
30 Dec 2015
Panama Posts Improved Monthly Bunker Sales
The October result means that Panama has recorded a monthly total of more than 300,000 mt for seven out of the first 10 months of the year.
28 Dec 2015
Bunker Player Investigated as Part of Suspected Multi-Billion Dollar Brazilian Fraud Scandal
The connection was identified as part of ongoing probes into bribery and money laundering in Brazil.
28 Dec 2015
Vitol Leads First Crude Shipments Following Lifting of U.S. Export Ban
A 600,000 barrel cargo of domestic light crude oil is scheduled to load the first week of January at the Enterprise's Houston Ship Channel terminal.
25 Dec 2015
Worst Quarter Ahead for Oil, Says Former Shell Head, But Canada Remains Optimistic
While some industry insiders are forecasting more pain ahead in crude markets, officials in oil-rich Alberta say the market is at the "bottom of the trough."
23 Dec 2015
Oil Price Plummet Could Cause Venezuela to Default in Early 2016
Traders see a 71 percent chance the country will default within the next 12 months.
23 Dec 2015
Drewry: U.S. West Coast Unprepared for Mega Boxships
Drewry says U.S. West Coast ports "have much work to do" if they intend to handle 18,000 TEU containerships regularly.
23 Dec 2015
Dan-Bunkering, Australian Bunkers Partner on Bunker Supply Venture in Colombia
Dan-Bunkering says it signed the deal for physical supplies in Buenaventura, Colombia in order to strengthen its physical presence in Latin America.
23 Dec 2015
ACP Says Opening of Panama Canal Expansion WILL Now Be Delayed
Navigation tests will take place on the original inauguration date of April, with an opening date now said to be no later than June.
22 Dec 2015
LNG-Powered Container Ship Perla Del Caribe Successfully Bunkered for the First Time
The Perla Del Caribe, the world's second LNG powered container ship, received 210,000 gallons of LNG in San Diego.
21 Dec 2015
Crowley Selects Eagle LNG to Supply Bunkers for New LNG-Powered Ships
Eagle LNG will supply LNG to the Crowley's new LNG-powered, Commitment Class ships that travel between Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland.
21 Dec 2015
New Orleans Sees Price Spike on Bunker Fuel Shortage
Sources in Nola said the shortage was likely to see no relief this week.
21 Dec 2015
First LNG Bunker Barge in North America Set for February Launch
The bunker barge will be delivered to Jacksonville, Florida during 2016's third quarter, where it will be used to bunker LNG-powered vessels in the region.
18 Dec 2015
Lifting Of U.S. Crude Export Ban Won't Have Impact For 2 Years: ESAI
An apparent deal by U.S. Congress to lift a longstanding ban on crude oil exports is unlikely to affect markets for two years, says ESAI.
17 Dec 2015