OW Bunker says regulatory pressures in conjunction with USenergy independence and the widening of the Panama Canal will significantlyalter market dynamics in the region.

“Over the next fewyears we will see shifting dynamics in North America, in addition to otherglobal economic and regulatory influences, which we already anticipate willimpact the bunkering market,” said Adrian Tolson, general manager, OW BunkerNorth America.

 “Naturallythe impending 2015 ECA sulphur limit regulation will create significant supplychallenges for customers, as well as an increase in their operating expenses withthe use of more distillates.”

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