The status of bunker fuel supply at the Port of Houston, United States, is under significant pressure, with delivery times for HSFO and VLSFO varying from five to seven days. LSMGO fuel is available with a shorter delivery time, ranging from four to seven days. This information has been obtained from an active trader in this field.
Challenges in Different Regions
In the Galveston (GOLA) marine loading area, fuel supply is also facing issues, and suppliers have reported delivery times of more than five days for each of the three types of fuel. Deliveries in this area are made on a "first come, first served" basis and are affected by weather conditions. Wind speeds are expected to increase to about 14 knots on Friday, which may disrupt bunker operations.
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On the U.S. Gulf Coast, sea fog poses little threat to visibility, but in some areas, including Galveston and Pascagoula, visibility is expected to significantly decrease in the coming days. These conditions could lead to delays in fuel delivery.
Status at the Port of New York and Canada
In New York, demand for bunker fuel is strong and is expected to continue in the fourth quarter of the year. The supply situation for VLSFO and LSMGO at this port is good, with delivery times of 2 to 3 days. In contrast, HSFO fuel is severely limited and requires at least six days to reach customers.
At the Port of Vancouver, Canada, the situation for HSFO fuel is also severely limited, with delivery times ranging from seven to nine days. The supply of VLSFO and LSMGO at this port is normal, with delivery times between four to six days.
In Latin America and the Caribbean, the supply situation for VLSFO and LSMGO at the Balboa and Cristobal ports in Panama is very limited, with delivery times reported to be over seven days. HSFO fuel at these ports is severely limited, with delivery times of 8 to 10 days.
Suppliers in Balboa operate on a "first come, first served" basis and prioritize vessels with canal transit permits. At the Freeport port in the Bahamas, strong winds from Friday to Sunday may delay deliveries.
In Colombia, the supply situation for VLSFO and LSMGO at the ports of Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Barranquilla is good, with delivery dates expected between 3 to 4 days. However, the supply of HSFO at these ports is severely limited and is only available after consulting with suppliers.
Finally, in Brazil, the supply situation for VLSFO and LSMGO at the Port of Santos is normal, with delivery times reported between 5 to 8 days. The Port of Rio de Janeiro is also able to supply all three types of fuel, but HSFO is severely limited and is only available with prior consultation.
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