Bunker Fuel Availability

ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (7 Dec 2023)

Prompt supply tight in Houston; strong bunker demand in New York; VLSFO tight in Rio de Janeiro.

Published

1 year ago

December 8, 2023

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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:

Prompt supply tight in Houston
Strong bunker demand in New York
VLSFO tight in Rio de Janeiro

North America

Prompt availability is tight for all grades in Houston. One supplier requires lead times of six days to supply VLSFO and LSMGO in the port. Some suppliers have cautioned about potential bunker delays over the weekend due to fog and reduced visibility.

VLSFO and LSMGO availability is normal in Bolivar Roads. One supplier requires lead times of five days to deliver both grades.

VLSFO availability is tight for very prompt dates (0-2 days) in the Port of Mobile.

Strong wind gusts are forecast to hit the Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA) on Friday, with wind speeds forecast to intensify further and touch 48 knots on Sunday. Strong winds could complicate bunker deliveries in GOLA.

HSFO and LSMGO availability is tight in the West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The earliest delivery date with a supplier for both grades is 18 December. Another supplier can supply LSMGO with shorter lead times of 3-7 days, but is unable to offer HSFO for prompt dates.

LSMGO availability is normal in Port Newark and New Jersey. One supplier requires six days of lead times to deliver the grade there.

VLSFO and LSMGO availability is normal in the East Coast port of New York. Overall, bunker demand has been robust in New York so far this week.

Caribbean and Latin America

Availability of LSMGO and VLSFO is good for prompt dates in Balboa. Several suppliers can deliver both grades with lead times of 5-7 days, a source says. However, bunker demand remains slow in Balboa and Cristobal due to fewer vessels transiting the Panama Canal.

The severe congestion in the Panama Canal, caused by reduced transit limits amid drought, has led to ships seeking alternative shipping routes. This has had a knock-on effect on bunker demand in the canal.

VLSFO is very tight in the Chilean port of Valparaiso. One of the major bunker suppliers in the region is running low on stocks, adding supply pressure on others’ supply. The supplier expects to resume offers after replenishment VLSFO cargoes arrive later this week, a source says.

VLSFO availability is tight in the Brazilian port of Rio de Janeiro. Lead times of over 10 days are generally recommended to ensure smooth coverage.

By Nithin Chandran and Debarati Bhattacharjee

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 8 December, 2023

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ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (16 Jan 2025)

Prompt availability good in New York; rough weather in Houston causes delays; high wind gusts hit bunkering in Zona Comun.

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2 days ago

January 17, 2025

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Prompt availability good in New York
Rough weather in Houston causes delays
High wind gusts hit bunkering in Zona Comun

North America

Bunker fuel availability in Houston remains tight across all grades. High winds over the last few days have created some backlogs by delaying bunker deliveries in the port. The situation is expected to remain the like this until 21 January.

An "Arctic Front will impact Houston area starting Saturday morning with high winds / cold temps [temperatures] and possible freeze," a source says. The pumping rates on barges are likely to be much lower than normal due to cold temperatures, the source adds.

There are enough supply volumes to go around in the port. That is not really the issue, a source says, the issue is more to get into suppliers' delivery schedules and for stems to be delivered without weather delays.

Bunker operations in the Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA) could be disrupted by high wind gusts on and off until 20 January, with deliveries happening on a case-by-case basis. Operations are expected to resume fully between 16-18 January and then be suspended on 19 January, a source says.

On the East Coast, availability for VLSFO and LSMGO is good in New York, but bunker operations may face disruptions this week due to high wind gusts, causing potential delays in deliveries, a source said. Tugs are kept on standby for urgent requirements.

Last week, shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk had issued an advisory to its customers stating that the conditional agreement on US wages is set to expire on 15 January, possibly leading to a coast-wide strike on 16 January, if no agreement was reached by that date.

To clarify, bunker suppliers across US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports have not reported any disruptions from a workers' strike, and deliveries are underway, according to multiple sources.

Prompt bunker availability has improved in Los Angeles and Long Beach in January, with suppliers advising lead times of less than seven days for all fuel grades.

Caribbean and Latin America

Suppliers have seen strong demand in the Panamanian ports of Balboa and Cristobal, amid tight availability across most fuel grades. Suppliers require lead times of more than seven days to secure stems.

Suppliers in the Colombian ports of Santa Marta, Barranquilla and Cartagena have seen good demand, and tighter availability. January is the month with the highest demand, a source says.

Bunker operations at Argentina’s Zona Común anchorage may face some disruptions due to bad weather conditions and strong wind gusts between 17-19 January. Prompt VLSFO availability is tight at the anchorage, with lead times of at least seven days advised, a source said.

In Bahía Blanca, supply capacity has been reduced because of low barge availability since December. Bahía Blanca is a major wheat export hub.

Meanwhile, Brazilian ports reported strong demand in January, with ample availability across most fuel grades.

By Aparupa Mazumder

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 17 January, 2025

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Baltic Exchange: Bunker Report (16 January 2025)

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The following bunker report has been provided by freight market information provider Baltic Exchange for post on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

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All values are in US$/metric ton, all-in (invoice price), delivered on board
Delivery in 7-10 days
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DMA 0.1% Sulphur

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Houston – Houston Harbor
Singapore – Anchorage, under SBA Scheme
Fujairah – Offshore Anchorage Area

Submitted weekly at Close of Business UK time, on Tuesday & Thursdays

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Island Oil Limited, Cockett Marine Oil Pte, Monjasa A/S, KPI OceanConnect

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Published: 17 January, 2025

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Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 5.2% on year in December 2024

4.79 million mt of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in December, a drop from 5.05 million mt recorded during the similar month in 2023.

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Sales of marine fuel at Singapore port decreased by 5.2% on year in December 2024, according to Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) data.

In total, 4.79 million metric tonnes (mt) (exact 4,790,030 mt) of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in December, a drop from 5.05 million mt (5,050,640 mt) recorded during the similar month in 2023.

Deliveries of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in December (against on year) recorded respectively 1.88 million mt (+3.9% from 1.81 million mt), 2.43 million mt (-14.4% from 2.84 million mt), zero (+100% from zero), 3,400 mt (-86.3% from 24,800 mt) and zero (from zero).

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Bio-blended variants of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in December (against on year) recorded respectively 12,000 (+100% from zero), 94,100 mt (+62.2% from 58,000 mt), zero (from zero), zero (from zero) and zero (from zero).

LNG and methanol sales were posted respectively at 48,300 mt (+419.4% from 9,300) and zero (from zero).

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