Americas News

Great Lakes Fuel-Saving Ship Launches
The vessel is the first in a series that are 45% more efficient than their predecessors and have integrated scrubbers.
28 Dec 2012
US Port Strike Averted: NRF Welcomes 30 Day Talks Extension
Says extension is a welcomed sign that the ILA and USMA are listening to the concerns of the shipping community.
28 Dec 2012
Container Cliff: US Port Strike Called Off
Strike averted for 30 days after ILA, USMX reach agreement in principal on container royalty payment issue.
28 Dec 2012
Bunker Prices Climb in the Americas
Gains seen for both IFO and distillate marine fuel across the entire region.
27 Dec 2012
ILA Says Prepare for US Port Strike
ILA President Harold J. Daggett tells its members to target containerised cargo in the event of a strike.
25 Dec 2012
TransMontaigne Acquires BOSTCO Interest
Pays approximately $79 million for 42.5% ownership interest in terminal project on the Houston Ship Channel.
25 Dec 2012
Americas Markets Quiet as Holiday Approaches
Markets in North America saw some small mixed movements on Christmas Eve.
24 Dec 2012
US Port Strike: ILA, USMX Set to Meet Before Dec 29 Deadline
FMCS Director George Cohen says he has called a meeting of the ILA and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, and the parties have agreed to attend.
24 Dec 2012
Maersk Line Container Surcharge in Event of U.S. Port Strike
Notice given of surcharges eventually affecting all U.S. ports and import shipments routed through Canada starting December 29, 2012.
24 Dec 2012
WFS Announce CEO Stock Trading Plan
Any sale of stock by President and CEO Kasbar would be made for diversification and estate and tax planning purposes.
24 Dec 2012
Bunker Prices Continue Mixed Trends in the Americas
Pacific coast bunker prices up but prices lack direction elsewhere.
21 Dec 2012
Shipping Firms Warn of U.S. Strike Impact
East and Gulf Coast ports handle most imports from Europe, South America.
21 Dec 2012
Double-Digit Gains for Bunkers in Los Angeles
Other key ports in North America, including Houston and New York, saw a second consecutive day of IFO380 price gains.
20 Dec 2012
U.S. Senators Call for "Hybrid" Approach to ECA Rules
Alaska, Hawaii lawmakers say cruise ships should be allowed to use high-sulfur fuel in less populated areas.
20 Dec 2012
U.S. Port Workers Set to Strike as Talks Stall
USMX and ILA fail to reach agreement on a talks extension, and workers have voted to walk off the job on December 30, 2012.
20 Dec 2012
South America Atlantic MGO Soft, IFO Mixed
Prices in North America were firm in Eastern and Caribbean markets.
19 Dec 2012
Uncertainty Continues for Bunker Prices in North America
Los Angeles / Long Beach IFO380 moved down for a third consecutive market day.
18 Dec 2012
WFS Buys Fuel Payments Business for $137M
The company says the deal will expand its payment processing abilities and contribute to all its segments.
18 Dec 2012
New Bunker Purchaser at Dan-Bunkering in Houston
Supplier says David Kazmierski has over 30 years of experience within trading, inspection and bunker operations.
18 Dec 2012
Bunker Prices Uncertain in North America
IFO380 in Los Angeles and Long Beach falls for a second consecutive market day.
17 Dec 2012