Americas News

Maersk Line Adds Shore Power Systems to 16 Ships

The vessels calling at California ports now use cold ironing systems to reduce pollution.

6 Aug 2014

Horizon Lines Settles Bunker Surcharge Suit

The carrier reports a wider net loss in Q2, despite higher operating revenues.

1 Aug 2014

NuStar Revenues Down, Profits Up in Q2

The company's fuels marketing division reduced activity but increased profits year over year.

28 Jul 2014

Protesting Workers Affect Bunkering in Buenos Aires

Ships reportedly heading to Brazil to avoid delivery problems and rising prices in Argentina.

24 Jul 2014

Gregg Schwartz Leaves Chemoil, Joins Aegean

Gregg Schwartz joined as Director of Strategic Development last week.

23 Jul 2014

Matson Settles Fuel Surcharge Suit for $10M

The shipping company did not admit liability over allegedly overbilling the U.S. government.

23 Jul 2014

LNG Retrofits Planned For Canadian Ferries

The ships will be converted in 2016 and 2017 in a bid to control fuel costs.

18 Jul 2014

LR to Class New LNG Ferries for BC Operator

The ships, ordered from Remontowa Shipbuilding in Poland, will reduce fuel costs.

17 Jul 2014

U.S. Navy: Biofuel Costs Comparable to Conventional Fuels

Official estimate for the drop-in marine and aircraft fuels is "under $3.50 a gallon."

16 Jul 2014

Biofuel Growth Predicted in U.S. Marine Market

New biorefinery construction will produce $7.8 billion over 10 years in the nation, report says.

15 Jul 2014

WFS to Buy Aviation Fuel Firm

The company said the $63 million deal will help the growth of its aviation segment.

15 Jul 2014

Manufacturers Team Up for Gas and Dual-Fuel Engines in U.S.

Man Diesel and Fairbanks Morse will work together in the market for distributed power generation.

10 Jul 2014

Established Player to Target Jamaican Bunker Market

GB Energy Jamaica says the planned move into marine fuel follows successful growth in its aviation and motor fuel businesses.

9 Jul 2014

Fuel-Saving PSVs Ordered for Canada Oil Fields

Diesel-electric propulsion promotes efficiency, as well as flexibility, reliability, and crew comfort.

8 Jul 2014

Another Guilty Plea in GDMA Scandal

A retired U.S. Navy commander who went on to work for GDMA admitted to conspiracy to commit bribery.

4 Jul 2014

Diesel-LNG Price Spread Driving Conversions

Consultant says the difference, combined with new environmental rules, makes LNG-fuelled vessels logical.

1 Jul 2014

OW Bunker Launches Physical Supply Operations in New York

The East Coast operation is the third new physical supply location for OW Bunker this year.

30 Jun 2014

Canadian LNG Export Operation to Target Bunker Market

An energy company is seeking a licence to export the fuel regionally.

30 Jun 2014

Analyst: LNG to Fuel a "Sizeable Portion" of Vessels

Regulatory and infrastructure issues are likely to be addressed before long, law firm predicts.

27 Jun 2014

New Houston Based Senior Trader for Dan-Bunkering

Evgeni T. Nordberg joined the company as Senior Bunker Trader effective May 1, 2014.

23 Jun 2014