Repsol Deploys Bunker Tanker Thomas B to Double Operational Capacity in Peru
Repsol has strengthened their bunkering operations in Peru with the deployment of the Bunker Tanker Thomas B (20,000 DWT). In addition to the Bunker Tanker Adrian (16,000 DWT) already operating in the Port of Callao, Repsol has more than doubled its total operational capacity in Peru.With these two high-capacity tankers in service, Repsol now offers 24/7 bunker delivery, and the product portfolio diversification is further strengthened:HSFO 3.5%s (High Sulfur Fuel Oil)VLSFO 0.5%s (Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil)LSMGO 0.1%s (Low Sulfur Marine Gas Oil)Bio-Bunker (B24 up to B100)Looking ahead…
Guangzhou Port Starts Shipping Route to Peru
China's Guangzhou Port, the largest shipping hub in the country's south, opened a direct route to Chancay port in Peru on Tuesday, state broadcaster CCTV reported, a move it said would reduce logistics costs and bolster trade with Latin America.Located north of Lima, Chancay recently began operations with non-stop voyages to and from Asia, accommodating the largest vessels on South America's Pacific coast.The announcement comes as Beijing aims to further strengthen its relationship with resource rich Latin America amid trade tensions with the United States.On Tuesday, the 300 metre vessel COSC