Americas News

GCC Bunkers Expands Houston Team

Frank Ray has over a decade of bunker industry experience.

8 Apr 2020

Boost for Cruise Industry as Saudi Fund Takes Stake in Carnival

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has taken an 8.2% stake in Carnival, the world's largest cruise company, as of March 25.

7 Apr 2020

Covid-19 Positive Docker Closes LA Terminal: Report

One terminal closed, another on reduced hours.

2 Apr 2020

More Hurt For Crude Prices Over Coronavirus Concerns

Meanwhile, the worldometer website puts the virus into some perspective.

1 Apr 2020

High Freight Rates Hold Back US VLSFO Export Potential

The sharp drop in crude last month has left VLSFO prices around the world converging and has left US prices in particular declining more relative to other hubs.

1 Apr 2020

Promising Virus Treatment Outcomes No Match for Traders' Fears As Crude Prices Drop Again

Meanwhile, Goldman thinks the oil industry will be stronger due to the virus.

30 Mar 2020

Oil Drops On IEA Predictions Of Demand Decline

Meanwhile, New York stay at home measures slow coronavirus spread.

26 Mar 2020

BC Ferries Passes on 1.5% Fuel Rebate to Customers as Bunker Prices Slump

The rebate will be in effect from April 1.

26 Mar 2020

Crude Climbs Again On Stimulus Bill, As Potential Coronvirus Breakthroughs Emerge

Still, oil analysts foresee extreme energy sector pain.

25 Mar 2020

Houston VLSFO Prices Decline Relative to Top Bunker Hubs

Houston's VLSFO prices overtook Singapore and Fujairah on Feburary 21, and rose to a premium of as much as $51.50/mt by March 10.

25 Mar 2020

Oil Storage May Run out in Western Canada: Analyst

Unless production is pared back.

25 Mar 2020

Cruise Ships Make Bunker Only Calls at Honolulu

Passengerless ships can bunker on case-by-case basis.

25 Mar 2020

Run Rates cut at Exxon Refineries

Company's plants experience weakening demand for gasoline and other oil products.

24 Mar 2020

US Refineries See Reduced Working on Covid-19 Impacts

Non-essential works being pushed back, staff urged to work from home.

23 Mar 2020

Coronavirus Panic Causes More Crude Losses As Analysts Readjust Downward Demand Forecasts

Vitol thinks there's no limit to bearish sentiment.

20 Mar 2020

Argentina Bunker Sales May Halt on Customs Office Closure: Source

Refineries in the country are stopping offering very low sulfur fuel oil and marine gasoil as of Friday.

20 Mar 2020

Houston Terminals Reopen After Coronavirus Shutdown

Houston's Barbours Cut and Bayport container terminals suspended operations Thursday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

20 Mar 2020

Petrobras Says Bunker Operations Continue at Brazilian Ports Despite Coronavirus Containment Measures

Stevedores at Port of Santos say they will stop activities for 14 days amid COVID-19 pandemic.

18 Mar 2020

FEATURE: Remote Island FONAR Shows Environmental Dilemma for Scrubber Bans

Vessel forced to burn HSFO with its scrubber shut off to comply with local regulations.

11 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Outbreak Cuts February Long Beach Container Throughput by 9.8%

The port authority expects a sharp rally in thoughput once the virus is contained.

11 Mar 2020