North America

Demand has remained low in Houston for all grades, particularly HSFO. A few suppliers are now able to offer HSFO stems for prompt delivery dates there. Availability of VLSFO and LSMGO for prompt dates is normal in the port, with lead times of 3-4 days advised.

Bunker fuel availability is normal in Bolivar Roads. Recommended lead times for VLSFO and LSMGO are about 4-5 days.

VLSFO and LSMGO availability is normal in Baltimore, with a recommended lead time of 5-6 days.

Calmer weather condition has allowed bunkering to run smoothly in the Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA) this week. Suppliers in the GOLA can accommodate very prompt stems within 2-3 days of lead time. A few suppliers can deliver HSFO stems with a longer lead time of 5-7 days.

Availability of VLSFO and LSMGO have tightened for prompt dates at the New Orleans Outer Anchorage (NOLA) with an uptick in demand this week. Some suppliers can deliver VLSFO and LSMGO stems with lead times stretching to 10 days.

In the West Coast ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, demand has declined once again. A lead time of 6-7 days is generally recommended for VLSFO and LSMGO deliveries. HSFO can be difficult to secure amid fewer suppliers offering the grade.

VLSFO and LSMGO availability is tight in San Francisco. One supplier requires at least two weeks to deliver stems.

VLSFO and LSMGO availability is said to be normal in the East Coast port of New York.

Bunker operations have not been affected in the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert due to the ongoing port workers’ strike in Canada’s British Columbia. One supplier can offer VLSFO and LSMGO stems in Vancouver with a lead time of 3-4 days.

Caribbean and Latin America

Prompt availability of VLSFO and LSMGO is normal in Panama’s Balboa and Cristobal. Several suppliers are able to offer stems within 4-5 days of lead time. Meanwhile, bunker buyers have been keen to book stems for delivery dates further out.

HSFO requires a longer lead time of about 10 days in Panamanian ports.

Prompt availability of VLSFO and LSMGO is normal off Trinidad. However, strong wind gusts of up to 31 knots are forecast to hit off Trinidad between Thursday and Sunday, which could likely disrupt bunkering there.

Prompt VLSFO supply has tightened in Argentina’s Zona Comun. Most suppliers can deliver VLSFO stems from 14 July. LSMGO, meanwhile, is available for prompt delivery dates in Zona Comun. Strong wind gusts are forecast to hit the region on Thursday evening, which could disrupt bunkering there.

In Brazil, bunker demand has been good for Santos and Paranaguá this week. Suppliers are mostly able to offer VLSFO stems for prompt dates in both ports.

Brazilian oil and gas major Petrobras has started LSMGO supply at the Brazilian port of Suape this month.

Source: Engine