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GCC, the recently launched Houston-based physical supplier, will offer ultra-low sulphur fuel oil via dedicated barges from September at a discount to DMA 0.10% sulphur fuel. Bunkerspot caught up with Managing Directors Mark VandeVoorde and John Mafrige to find out more about the company's first three months in business.

Philly Shipyard Inc. (PSI) revealed it had signed a letter of intent to build up to four new 3,600 TEU ‘Aloha Class’ vessels in July but did not disclose the buyer’s identity.

Located on the Mississippi River at Mt. Airy, Pin Oak Terminals has a potential storage capacity of more than 10 million barrels of crude oil, refined products, chemicals, and other liquids.

A new memorandum issued by the Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise gives recommendations for the maritime industry to follow when assessing the risk of LNG Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS).

The companies’ decision to team up on refined products logistics infrastructure assets in the US Pacific Northwest is to be marked by the purchase of two large-scale refined products terminals in Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon.

The company has announced the appointment of a catalyst expert Dr Victor Solovyev as Project Manager.

The Californian port has commissioned a $230,000 high-voltage cable system that is will allow more vessels to connect to Oakland’s landside power grid.

West Street Infrastructure Partners III, a fund managed by Goldman Sachs, is paying $136 million for an interest in Compania de Puertos Asociados (Compas)

Fourchon LNG LLC intends to file an application with the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for authorisation to construct a 5 million tonnes per annum mid-scale LNG facility at the Louisianan port.

Cruise ships calling at the Canadian port will now be able to use shore power following the completion of the CAD $11 million green initiative.