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ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

Limited HSFO supply in US West Coast ports; all grades tight in New York, Vancouver and Panama; potential weather disruption in Argentina.

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The following article regarding bunker fuel availability in the Americas region has been provided by online marine fuel procurement platform ENGINE for post on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

16 June 2022

  • Limited HSFO supply in US West Coast ports
  • All grades tight in New York, Vancouver and Panama
  • Potential weather disruption in Argentina

 

North America

A supplier in the Houston area has tight availability for delivery of all grades 1-2 weeks ahead. Other suppliers can deliver prompt and prices have kept at discounts to other major regional ports.

All grades have been in tight supply in New York, especially LSMGO which has traded at wide premiums over other regional ports.

HSFO supply has been squeezed in US West Coast ports. A supplier in Long Beach is unable to offer the grade as it struggles to get hold of resupply.

Strike action at the Richmond refinery near San Francisco has put pressure on the region’s production capacity. The refinery is scheduled for a six-week crude distillation unit (CDU) maintenance from 15 June, according to Wood Mackenzie. This could continue to take some production capacity out of the market and keep supply tight.

There has also been limited fuel oil and gasoil available in Vancouver.

 

Latin America

All grades are tight with a supplier in Panama, while other can deliver prompt depending on enquiries. The supplier expects to have no availability in Balboa for at least two weeks. 

HSFO has been particularly tight in Panama lately. Two suppliers in Balboa have no estimates of their earliest HSFO delivery dates, while two others can deliver with 7-8 days of lead time.

VLSFO can also be tight in Balboa. A supplier’s earliest delivery date is nine days out.

Panama’s bunker sales fell by 12% on the month in May, to a three-month low of 421,000 mt, preliminary figures from the Panama Maritime Authority show. 48 fewer ships bunkered in Panama than in April and sales were down across VLSFO, HSFO and LSMGO grades.

Two bunker barges were taken out of operation in Balboa last month, and one added in Cristobal, bringing the total barge count across Panama to 31 – a one-year low.

LSMGO is tight in Trinidad. A supplier is running low on product until replenishment cargo arrives. Other suppliers can deliver the grade with 7-10 days of lead time.

VLSFO is more readily available with certain suppliers in Trinidad. One supplier can deliver the grade with two days of lead time. Another has a busy delivery schedule and looks more towards dates at the end of the month as its earliest.

Prompt availability is tight in Zona Comun, with recommended lead times of 5-7 days. Strong winds are forecast on Friday and could disrupt delivery schedules.

 

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Published: 17 June, 2022

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Anemoi unveils state-of-the-art rotor sail production facility in China

Site boasts an annual production capacity of 250 Rotor Sails, and the option to expand further and store units for fast turnaround.

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Wind propulsion solutions provider Anemoi Marine Technologies on Tuesday (8 July) officially opened its new Rotor Sail production facility in China.

Strategically located on the banks of the Yangtze River, Anemoi’s facility is located in Jingjiang City, Jiangsu Province, within Daming Heavy Industry’s manufacturing base.

The facility provides direct access to port infrastructure, enabling seamless logistics for import, export, and delivery.

With barge transport available on-site, Rotor Sails can be transported efficiently and installed directly at nearby major shipyards, streamlining operations and minimising environmental impact.

“This is more than just a new site,” said Clare Urmston, CEO of Anemoi.

“It’s a fully integrated, end-to-end production hub where every stage, from steel fabrication and precision assembly to rigorous testing and quality assurance, is handled under one roof.

“That means faster turnaround, uncompromised quality, and complete oversight by our expert team, on site, from start to finish. Anemoi’s strategy is quality first and this site enables exactly that.”

With an annual production capacity of 250 Rotor Sails, and the option to expand further and store units for fast turnaround, the new site positions Anemoi to meet surging global demand and support its customers in achieving critical decarbonisation goals.

 

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Published: 10 July 2025

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Global Energy Storage Group sells Rotterdam terminal to Tepsa, exits Dutch market

Chooses to sharpen its focus on growth in Asia, particularly its flagship terminal in Port Klang, Malaysia.

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Global Energy Storage Group (GES) on Wednesday (9 July) announced the completion of the sale of its terminal located in the Port of Rotterdam., marking its exit from the Dutch market.

The facility, which includes 212,000 m³ of tank storage and approximately 18 hectares of development land in the Europoort area, was sold to Tepsa, a European bulk liquid and gas storage operator.

The transaction represents a key milestone for GES as it continues to focus its resources on expanding its presence in the fast-growing Asian market, with particular emphasis on its strategic terminal at Port Klang, Malaysia.

It also ensures that the Rotterdam terminal is passed into the hands of a high-quality follow-on owner well positioned to take the asset forward. The transaction also delivers a strong return for GES’s shareholders.

“Part of the investment cycle is realising value from assets at the right time, and we’re confident this was the right moment for GES,” commented Peter Vucins, CEO of GES.

“We are now fully focused on growing our business in Asia, with Port Klang at the centre of that strategy. We extend our sincere thanks to the Rotterdam team and our customers for their support and for maintaining a safe, reliable, and forward-looking operation throughout our ownership.”

With the sale of the Rotterdam terminal, GES no longer holds assets in the Netherlands.

 

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Published: 10 July 2025

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Trafigura enters strategic alliance with maritime technology provider ZeroNorth

ZeroNorth’s platform will be installed across Trafigura’s controlled fleet of more than 350 vessels, with Trafigura taking an equity stake in ZeroNorth.

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Commodities group Trafigura and maritime technology provider ZeroNorth entered a strategic alliance on Wednesday (9 July).

The development involves a roll out of ZeroNorth’s platform across Trafigura’s controlled fleet of more than 350 vessels, including its voyage optimisation systems, emissions analytics and vessel reporting tools.

Additionally, Trafigura will take an equity stake in ZeroNorth, further deepening the ties between the two companies.

ZeroNorth’s technology uses advanced artificial intelligence and real-time data, including live weather conditions, vessel specifications, ship performance data and bunker fuel availability to optimise operational performance continuously.

The implementation of ZeroNorth’s solutions is expected to deliver reductions in both marine fuel consumption and carbon emissions across Trafigura’s chartered fleet.

As part of the agreement, Trafigura will also join ZeroNorth’s group of strategic partners, contribute practical industry insights to product development and play an active role in shaping the company’s long-term direction.

Andrea Olivi, Global Head of Shipping at Trafigura, commented: “This partnership marks an important step in Trafigura’s commitment to improving efficiency and sustainability across its maritime operations. The ZeroNorth platform will help us optimise fleet performance through enhanced monitoring of fuel and emissions while improving data collection and quality. It will also strengthen our relationships with vessel owners through more effective communication and information sharing.”

Søren C. Meyer, CEO at ZeroNorth said: “We’re proud to partner with Trafigura – one of the largest players in global commodity trading and shipping. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing the use of technology and high-quality data, sending a clear signal to the industry about the vital roles these play in the energy transition. Trafigura’s insight, scale, and ambition will be invaluable to our strategic direction and will help accelerate the impact of our platform across the industry.”

 

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Published: 10 July 2025

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