Fuel demand at the Port of Houston, located in the Gulf of Mexico, has remained strong over the past week, and access to fuel is currently somewhat limited among most suppliers. The waiting time for HSFO and LSMGO fuels is currently estimated to be between 5 to 7 days, and for VLSFO, between 5 to 6 days.
Weather Conditions and Their Impact on Operations
In the Galveston ship discharging area, winds of up to 24 knots are expected to disrupt fueling operations from September 17 to 19. Deliveries are made on a "first come, first served" basis and depend on weather conditions. Delivery times for HSFO and VLSFO at the anchorage range from 3 to 7 days, and LSMGO was delivered by suppliers within 2 to 3 days last week.
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Demand Situation on the East and West Coasts
On the East Coast, fuel demand at the Port of New York has neither increased nor decreased, and the waiting time for all three types of regular fuel is between 5 to 8 days. Access to HSFO in New York is expected to decrease in the coming weeks. On the West Coast, fuel demand has increased compared to previous weeks, and access at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has returned to normal, where delivery times for the three types of regular fuel are between 4 to 7 days.
In Canada, the Port of Vancouver is experiencing healthy demand, and access to fuels is normal. The waiting time for HSFO and LSMGO is between 4 to 6 days, and for VLSFO, at least 5 days. Additionally, in Latin America and the Caribbean, transit through the Panama Canal requires a waiting time of 3 to 4 days, due to reduced water levels in the canal and a decrease in transit jobs in recent weeks.
At the Balboa and Cristobal ports, access to HSFO, VLSFO, and LSMGO is typically available for 3 to 4 days. In Colombia, access to fuel at the ports of Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Barranquilla is good, with VLSFO and LSMGO delivered within 3 to 4 days. However, the supply of HSFO at these ports is not consistent.
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