Americas News

US Coast Guard Tightens Oversight of Alternative Fuel Bunkering

Suppliers delivering alternative marine fuels such as LNG and methanol require a 'no objection' from Captains of the Port.

1 Aug 2025

Cruise Firm NCLH Appoints Senior Director of Energy Strategy

Lory Urdaneta has been appointed to the role of senior director of energy strategy in Miami as of last month.

1 Aug 2025

Argentina VLSFO Sales Down 23% in Jan-May 2025

Trafigura led the VLSFO bunker volumes in the first five months of this year.

31 Jul 2025

US Lawmakers Propose Bill to Ease LNG Bunkering Rules

The aim is to ensure that LNG bunkering in the US is not obstructed by unnecessary red tape.

30 Jul 2025

BUNKER JOBS: Peninsula Seeks Junior Supply Trader in Houston

The company is looking for candidates with business-level English and another language, as well as knowledge of the bunker industry, the shipping market and fuel specifications.

30 Jul 2025

BUNKER JOBS: Seascale Energy Seeks Bunker Purchaser in Houston

The company is looking for candidates with at least two years of experience in the bunker market and a diploma in maritime studies or a relevant professional certificate.

23 Jul 2025

Galveston LNG Bunker Port Partners with Loa Carbon for Synthetic LNG Supply

Galveston LNG Bunker Port intends to start LNG bunker deliveries in 2028.

23 Jul 2025

GeoServe Hires Bunker Trader in Houston

Lukas Jensen has joined the company as a bunker trader in Houston as of this month.

22 Jul 2025

US Approves $35 Million for Maritime Infrastructure Projects

Two maritime projects in Alaska and one project in Pennsylvania have been awarded funding.

22 Jul 2025

US Lawmakers Reintroduce Two Bills to Eliminate Shipping Emissions

US lawmakers have reintroduced two bills to curb emissions from shipping, after earlier proposals stalled in Congress.

18 Jul 2025

Port of Hueneme Unveils Second Emissions-Capturing Barge

The carbon capture system attaches itself to the vessel's exhaust pipe to capture emissions while the vessel is at berth.

18 Jul 2025

BUNKER JOBS: Marine Fuels Firm Seeks Bunker Trader in New York

The employer is described as 'a leading international trading house that's expanding its presence in North America'.

18 Jul 2025

Crowley Adds New LNG-Fuelled Boxship to Its Fleet

The 1,400 TEU vessel is the third in a four-ship series supporting US-Caribbean trade.

15 Jul 2025

Maersk-Backed Firm Prepares to Produce E-Fuels From Captured Carbon

Prometheus Fuels says it's ready to commercially produce e-fuels from air, with 11 million mt already contracted for future delivery.

15 Jul 2025

Panama Bunker Sales Fall for Third Consecutive Month in June

About 431,147 mt of bunker fuels were supplied in Panama in June, down by 4.9% from the previous month.

14 Jul 2025

TFG Marine Installs First Mass Flow Meter on US Gulf Coast Bunker Barge

TFG Marine announced its entry into the US Gulf Coast physical bunker market in May.

11 Jul 2025

Trump Causes Sudden Switch to Bearish Trading Sentiment, Oil Sheds 2%

Analysts buoyed by strong demand signals are now worried about oversupply.

10 Jul 2025

Panama Canal Maintains Full Draft Through Dry Season

The Panama Canal has maintained its full 50-foot draft through this year's dry season, avoiding the shipping disruption seen during previous years.

10 Jul 2025

Petrobras Offers Discounts on Bunker Stems Above 1,500 MT at Santos

The new bunker pricing policy will be applicable from July 10.

9 Jul 2025

Van-Oil Delivers First HSFO Stem at Chancay Port in Peru

Lianne Weijters tells Ship & Bunker that Van-Oil is now supplying VLSFO, MGO, and HSFO at both anchorage and berth at Chancay Port.

8 Jul 2025