Americas News

Petrobras Halts MGO and LSMGO Exports After Brazil Imposes 50% Diesel Export Tax

Brazil's new diesel export tax has forced Petrobras to halt marine gasoil export sales.

13 Mar 2026

US to Release 172 Million bbls of Oil from Reserve in Coordinated IEA Action

The US currently holds around 415.4 million bbls of crude oil in strategic petroleum reserves.

12 Mar 2026

US Court Dismisses Charges Against Dan-Bunkering From Former Employees

Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc had faced a range of charges including wrongful termination, breach of employment agreement and fraudulent inducement.

12 Mar 2026

US Unveils Maritime Reinsurance Plan to Support Shipping in the Gulf

The US says the $20 billion war-risk reinsurance scheme aims to restore confidence in trade through the Strait of Hormuz during tensions with Iran.

10 Mar 2026

Register Now for IBIA's Americas Networking Drinks Reception at CMA

Readers can register now for this complimentary event taking place in Stamford, CT alongside CMA on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 18:00 to 21:00.

5 Mar 2026

Be8 Concludes B100 Marine Biofuel Trial in Brazil

Be8 claims the trial confirmed a 99.41% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional marine diesel.

4 Mar 2026

Carbon Direct and C2X Team Up on Louisiana Bio-Methanol Project for Shipping

The Beaver Lake project aims to produce 550,000 mt of bio-methanol annually.

27 Feb 2026

Corvus Energy Batteries Picked for ABB-Led Washington State Ferries Hybrid Build

Corvus Energy will equip two hybrid ferries under an ABB propulsion contract, with an option for a third vessel.

24 Feb 2026

Fuel Additive Firm Sulnox Inks Panama Canal Distribution Deal

Partnership with Motor Plus will see its products stocked in Colon to target ships and regional fuel users around the canal.

23 Feb 2026

Hanwha Ocean to Support Ontario Shipbuilding Revival

The South Korean shipbuilder has signed agreements with Ontario Shipyards aimed at rebuilding large-scale vessel construction capacity and training a new workforce.

23 Feb 2026

Incat Crowther and Switch Maritime to Develop Hydrogen-Fuelled Ferry for New York

The ferry will use hydrogen-powered fuel cells and can carry 720 kg of hydrogen.

20 Feb 2026

Fuel Removed from Barge That Ran Aground Off San Juan

About 1,000 gallons of residual fuel and oily water have been extracted from the barge that ran aground on February 9.

19 Feb 2026

Gram Marine Completes Its First Argentina Marine Lubricants Delivery

The company has completed its first physical lubricant delivery in San Lorenzo.

18 Feb 2026

Proposed US Port Fees on Foreign-Built Ships Could Reshape Shipping Costs

The International Chamber of Shipping warns US maritime action plan's proposed port fees on foreign-built ships could raise costs and disrupt global trade.

17 Feb 2026

Panama Bunker Sales Rose to 10-Month High in January

Bunker sales increased by 2.3% year-on-year in January due to higher bunker calls and VLSFO sales.

16 Feb 2026

US Intercepts Another Sanctioned Tanker in the Indian Ocean

This is the ninth vessel seized by US forces for a sanctions violation.

16 Feb 2026

BUNKER JOBS: Trafigura Seeks Bunker Operator in Montevideo

The company is looking for candidates with a sound understanding of bunkering operations and experience in vessel operations.

13 Feb 2026

Petrobras Says Bunker Prices to Be Higher During Brazil Carnival Holiday

Customers are being advised to bring forward or delay bunker purchases to avoid higher Carnival-period prices.

13 Feb 2026

Caribbean Pushes for Coordinated Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy

Participants at the IMO event explored fuel pathways, infrastructure needs and key barriers to adopting low-carbon shipping solutions across the Caribbean.

10 Feb 2026

US Seizes Venezuela-Linked Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuit from Caribbean

This is the eighth vessel seized by the US for alleged links to the transportation of unauthorised Venezuelan oil.

10 Feb 2026