
TFG Marine Expands Caribbean Bunkering Network to Venezuela
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Global marine fuel supplier TFG Marine has expanded its Caribbean bunkering network into Venezuela, giving its customers access to marine fuel at nine locations along the Venezuelan coast. The company confirmed the news on Wednesday, November 4.
Ports and Fuel Grades Available
The locations included are Amuay, Puerto la Cruz, La Guaira, Guanta, Maracaibo, Puerto Cabello, El Guamache, José and the Boca de la Serpiente area. VLSFO, LSMGO and HSFO grades will be available at these points, with deliveries at designated anchorage positions for ship-to-ship operations and at the country's main ports.
Partnership with Impordiesel
Physical deliveries will be handled by local distributor and operator Impordiesel, which according to its own website offers direct fuel deliveries at Venezuelan ports via tankers and ship-to-ship bunkering services. The partnership aims to leverage local operational expertise to coordinate supply in the region.
Company Profile
TFG Marine is a joint venture between commodity trading firm Trafigura and tanker shipping companies. According to Ship Bunker, the partnership brings together Trafigura Group with Frontline Ltd and Golden Ocean Group, while Seatrade Maritime describes it as a joint venture between Trafigura and tanker owners Frontline and CMB.Tech. The Singapore-based company supplies marine fuels at locations worldwide and delivers more than 10 million metric tons per year, according to its website.
Impact for the Region
For Seatrade Maritime, this represents a significant operational expansion of TFG Marine into Latin America, giving it access to key energy shipping routes and major South American refining hubs. The outlet also notes that La Guaira is Venezuela's largest port, and that entry into the Venezuelan market offers logistical flexibility to vessel operators sailing the southern Caribbean and the northern coast of South America.



