LATIN AMERICA

摘要

A profitable arbitrage continued to encourage modest export volumes from Venezuela to the US east coast, but Latin American appetite for waterborne supply remained light this week. Industry players kept a close watch on tropical storms developing in the US Gulf of Mexico, which could threaten oil production and infrastructure as well cause shipment delays. The 5,887dwt Newlead Granadino loaded in Dutchcontrolled Curacao earlier this week and was projected to discharge in Baltimore on 8 September. The 6,186dwt Alps Wideshine lifted material in Amuay Bay, Venezuela, and was headed north to Elizabeth, New Jersey this week. A larger vessel, the 30,000dwt Palanca Muscat, ballasted back to Amuay Bay on 31 August after completing a journey to the US Atlantic coast, likely repositioning for another export delivery.