Americas News

New Fuel-Efficient Ship for Great Lakes
Lower bunker consumption important to customers, Fednav Group says.
17 Dec 2012
Kirby Completes $299M Acquisition
The deal gives the U.S. barge operator 18 new barges and 16 tugboats with customers on the East and Gulf Coasts.
17 Dec 2012
North American Bunker Prices Soft at the Week's End
Prices for marine fuel in South America were somewhat mixed.
14 Dec 2012
Audit: Port of Seattle Clean Air Subsidy Illegal
State auditors say the subsidy is an illegal gift, despite its intentions to provide a public benefit.
14 Dec 2012
Ocean Carriers Bring Jump in Business to Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach on the U.S. West Coast saw November container volume rise more than 20% year-over-year.
14 Dec 2012
Double Digit Gain for IFO380 in Los Angeles
IFO380 moves up for a sixth consecutive day for a week-on-week gain of $39.50.
13 Dec 2012
Rolls-Royce Gets £100M Order for Offshore Drilling Vessel Systems
The company will supply power and propulsion systems for seven ships to operate in Brazil.
13 Dec 2012
Canadian Patent for FuelTrax Bunker Management System
CEO Anthony George says NCS have been anticipating approval of a Canadian patent.
13 Dec 2012
IFO Prices See Gains in North America
South American market movements were more mixed, with generally small movements.
12 Dec 2012
'Growing Trend' of Port Emission Regulations
Engineering group gets orders for Alternative Maritime Power systems.
12 Dec 2012
Vessel Spills Bunkers off Lake Erie
Bunker tank was punctured when the ship backed into a pier in Toldedo.
12 Dec 2012
Energy Management Certificate for Maersk Line Limited
MLL said it reduced energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and other environmental impacts.
12 Dec 2012
Bunker Prices Make Small Mixed Movements in the Americas
IFO380 in Los Angeles / Long Beach rose for a fourth market day with a small gain today.
11 Dec 2012
Bunker Spill During Ro-Ro Refueling
U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the spill of at least 600 gallons during a Ro-Ro container ship refueling.
11 Dec 2012
Canadian ECA Enforcement Expected Next Year
Transport Canada says a key issue for implementation has been availability of compliant fuel.
11 Dec 2012
U.S. Bunker Prices Open the Week Mixed
Houston IFO380 moved down for a fourth consecutive market day as prices in Los Angeles continued to rise.
10 Dec 2012
Scorpio Tankers Orders Six New Eco Tankers
Announcement follows last weeks speculation that it planned to invest in more fuel efficient vessels.
10 Dec 2012
U.S. Drops Pollution Exemption for Coal-Powered Steamship
Tourist ferry will not be able to operate next year without a new permit.
10 Dec 2012
LNG PSV to be Cleanest Burning Vessel in the Gulf of Mexico
Harvey Gulf says LNG vessels are helping it comply with new rules by eliminating particulate matter in emissions.
10 Dec 2012
Dan-Bunkering Expands Houston Team
Michael Moschos' appointment as Bunker Trader was effective October 15, 2012.
10 Dec 2012