Americas News

Kitimat LNG Gets Federal OK
The Chevron-backed plant has a licence to export 10 million tonnes per year.
24 Jan 2013
Americas Bunker Prices Mixed in the North
Ports on South America's Atlantic coast make gains as prices in Brazil rise $5.00 to $10.00.
23 Jan 2013
Small Movements for US Gulf and Caribbean Bunker Prices
Markets in South America continued to remain mostly unchanged on Tuesday.
22 Jan 2013
Bahamas Spill: Bunker Barge Overflowed During Refueling
Government puts the spill volume at approximately 210 gallons, less than previously reported.
22 Jan 2013
Americas See Bunker Prices Rise on Monday
Los Angeles and Long Beach saw IFO380 move up for the first time since January 7, 2013.
21 Jan 2013
Study Supports LNG Price Advantage for U.S. Ships
The nation will develop a domestic LNG marine fuel market within 2-3 years, the study says.
21 Jan 2013
1,000-Gallon Spill During Bunkering Off Bahamas
An official report is expected Monday, but the cause of the accident was not immediately clear.
21 Jan 2013
U.S. Port Strike: Talks Make Progress, Retailers Prepare for Strike
Retailers have been increasing imports to prepare for a possible port shutdown next month.
21 Jan 2013
Biggest Ever Marine Scrubber Installation Planned
The scrubber supplier says installation on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship will help legitimize the technology.
21 Jan 2013
North America Bunker Prices End the Week With Gains
Most ports saw gains on Friday, with Los Angeles one of a the few exceptions as prices continued on downward trend.
18 Jan 2013
U.S. Bunker Prices Remain Soft
Some small gains were made in ports elsewhere in the Americas.
17 Jan 2013
Record December Imports for Port of Long Beach
Total container volume rose for the month, but was slightly down for the full year.
17 Jan 2013
ILA, USMX Talks Continue, but "the Battle is Far From Over"
ILA and USMX say local agreements are now key to the approval of a coastwide contract.
17 Jan 2013
Houston Bunker Prices Continue to Fall
Many ports in the rest of the US Gulf and Caribbean also see prices dip.
16 Jan 2013
Cial Port Seeking Funding
The Buenaventura, Colombia port would focus on coal, bulk goods, and bunkers.
16 Jan 2013
OW Bunker Note Successful Start for U.S. Physical Operations
Company says its customers as realising the benefits of buying bunkers offshore.
15 Jan 2013
Tuesday's North American Prices Lack Direction
IFO in most Brazilian ports falls $10.00 pmt as MGO in the region is unchanged.
15 Jan 2013
Americas Bunker Prices Start the Week Soft
Ship & Bunker data showed few ports making positive price movements on Monday.
14 Jan 2013
Americas Bunker Prices End the Week Mixed
New York, Los Angeles, and Houston IFO make small downward movements as South America sees double digit gains.
11 Jan 2013
Lifeboats Could Have Leaked Fuel in Alaska
Responders said it is not clear yet whether any fuel actually spilled after Shell's Kulluk vessel ran aground.
11 Jan 2013