North American Bunker Fuel Availability Tightens in Houston
Houston's bunker fuel market faces tight availability for HSFO, VLSFO, and LSMGO, with extended lead times for all grades
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Houston's bunker fuel market faces tight availability for HSFO, VLSFO, and LSMGO, with extended lead times for all grades

Crowley has launched a new weekly container service connecting Port Houston with major ports in Guatemala and Honduras
The American Pilots' Association commented on the NTSB's final report concerning a vessel collision in the Houston Ship Channel

A pilot's personal phone call and lookout failures caused a fatal collision in the Houston Ship Channel.

Mermaid Maritime has formed a US subsidiary to target offshore wind and subsea cable projects in the Americas.

A large LNG export project on the Texas Gulf Coast, featuring carbon capture, has started its federal permitting process.
Sedgwick has secured Lloyd's Surveyor Agency appointments for the ports of Houston and New Orleans
Houston's bunker fuel market shows strong demand, with decent availability and varying lead times for different fuel types
BGN has launched its first US retail marine bunkering business, supplying fuel to vessels on the Gulf Coast.

The U.S. government has expanded its cartel crackdown to include a tequila maker and a baby shoe company in Mexico
Bunker fuel availability in key American ports is stable, with Houston seeing higher demand for conventional fuel grades.
Port of Houston set a new record for container throughput in the first half of the year, with volumes up 3%

A leading US oil port expects sustained high levels of crude exports, driven by ongoing geopolitical factors.

The Port of Houston is expediting development of Bayport Terminal 3 to prepare for future container traffic growth
The Panama Canal Authority and Port of Houston renewed their cooperation agreement to boost trade, with Houston cargo accounting for 18%…

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has scheduled the third offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico for August
Houston's bunker fuel market shows good demand and decent availability, with 5-7 day lead times for all fuel types.
Oceaneering International secured a six-month contract for offshore survey work in the US Gulf of Mexico and Trinidad
US refining capacity is expected to decrease by 1.43% in 2025, driven by refinery conversions and closures.
Bunker fuel demand in Houston has eased, Balboa faces tight HSFO supply, and Paranagua sees extended lead times
Port Houston's public terminals experienced their highest monthly container volume since summer 2025, fueled by strong energy demand
Venezuelan crude is now a crucial feedstock for US Gulf Coast refineries, filling a supply gap from Middle Eastern disruptions

Volvo Autonomous Solutions and AVI-SPL have launched driverless freight operations between Dallas and Houston using Aurora-powered Volvo…

Port Houston hosted the U.S. Secretary of Energy at the Houston Ship Channel, highlighting its role in energy exports
Strong demand has tightened bunker fuel availability in the US Gulf, with lead times extending for various fuel types.

DP World is reportedly considering a return to managing US port facilities, specifically at a Texas port.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated American refineries could handle more Venezuelan crude oil, potentially boosting exports

A Laredo summit debated driverless freight corridors and alternative solutions for U.S. truckers in Mexico.
The US will not impose an oil export ban to curb prices, focusing instead on filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Port Houston officials stress ongoing training and early preparation are key to quickly restoring operations after hurricanes.
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