ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook
North America Bunker demand has been good in the US Gulf Coast port of Houston over the past week and prompt fuel availability is a bit tight across most suppliers, a trader tells ENGINE. Lead times for HSFO and LSMGO are currently estimated to be between 5-7 days, while VLSFO requires between 5-6 days. At ...
North America's bunker fuel availability outlook reveals tight supplies and longer lead times for various grades. In Houston, supplies of high, medium, and low-grade fuel oil (HSFO, LSMGO, VLSFO) are in short supply, with lead times ranging from 5-7 days. At Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA), high winds may disrupt operations between 17-19 September.
On the East Coast, New York port demand is steady, but HSFO is expected to tighten. West Coast ports like Los Angeles and Long Beach have normal availability, with lead times of 4-7 days. Vancouver's market shows healthy demand, with 4-6 day lead times for HSFO and LSMGO, and 5 days for VLSFO. In Latin America, shipping through the Panama Canal faces 3-4 day wait times due to lower water levels, but Balboa and Cristobal offer normal availability with 3-4 day lead times.
Colombian ports have good availability, with VLSFO and LSMGO delivered in 3-4 days and HSFO being available but irregular. In Brazil, Santos port has decent availability for VLSFO and LSMGO, but Rio de Janeiro, Paranagua, and Rio Grande face tight supplies and require 7-10 days lead time. Zona Comun in Argentina shows improved availability for VLSFO and LSMGO within 3-6 days.
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