Americas News

U.S. Navy Program Promises Millions in Fuel Savings
The software optimises routes and speeds for supply ships.
15 Feb 2013
LNG Ship Plans Growing in U.S.
Using LNG-powered containerships is a "a classic no-brainer," says TOTE CEO.
15 Feb 2013
Mixed Bunker Price Movements Continue in North America
U.S. Gulf and Caribbean prices were generally soft after gains in the region yesterday.
14 Feb 2013
North America Bunker Price Movements Mixed
IFO380 in Los Angeles / Long Beach makes a double-digit drop.
13 Feb 2013
President Obama: U.S. Needs "Modern Ports"
In Tuesday's State of the Union Speech, the U.S. President also says he'll "keep cutting red tape" to speed up new oil and gas permits.
13 Feb 2013
Diesel Spill After Tug Boat Sinks
Local reports say as much as 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel may have ended up in the water.
13 Feb 2013
Americas Bunker Price Movements Lack Direction
MGO in Vancouver rose to its highest price since October 19, 2012.
12 Feb 2013
Another Strike Possible for U.S. West Coast
Workers at Long Beach and Los Angeles rejected the contract reached after last year's strike.
12 Feb 2013
Canadian LNG Plants Seek $2B in Tax Breaks
The industry says changing the plants' tax classification would help them compete against the U.S. and Australia.
12 Feb 2013
Big Gain for IFO Bunker Prices in Los Angeles
Americas markets overall were quiet for Carnival holiday, and Vancouver celebrated its first ever Family Day.
11 Feb 2013
Shore Power Facilities Take a Step Forward in San Diego
The new infrastructure will allow Dole Fresh Fruit Company to turn its engines off when in berth.
11 Feb 2013
NuStar Energy Reports Loss
U.S. Energy Company is shifting its focus from asphalt and fuels refining but expects higher bunkering and fuel oil results in 2013.
11 Feb 2013
Bunker Prices Up on U.S. East, Gulf Coasts
IFO380 on the West coast dipped a little today.
8 Feb 2013
U.S. Bunker Prices Climb on Thursday
But once again, prices in the U.S. Gulf and Caribbean as a whole were mixed.
7 Feb 2013
Vane Line Bunkering Wins $13.1M Government Contract
The agreement will consist of a 10-month base period and two one-year option periods.
7 Feb 2013
Canada Studying Oil Spill Response
The country says it needs to make sure its system can meet future needs.
7 Feb 2013
Mid-Week Americas Bunker Prices Steady-to-Firm
Most markets saw bunker prices make gains today.
6 Feb 2013
PDVSA Advises of Bunker System Maintenance
Bunker confirmations will not be processed between February 8, 2013 and February 12, 2013
6 Feb 2013
Another U.S. Ferry Operator Considering LNG Bunkers
DNV "can now clearly see a tipping point" in the use of LNG bunkers.
6 Feb 2013
Great Lakes Study: Shipping Less Polluting than Rail, Trucks
"Marine navigation system is the most efficient and sustainable way to transport goods in the region."
6 Feb 2013