Key Port Facts
Fuel Grades Available at Buenos Aires
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Buenos Aires. Click any grade for full technical specifications.
Delivery Methods
- Barge alongside
- Barge at anchorage
Primary Anchorages
Buenos Aires outer anchorage (Río de la Plata)
Port Detail
Río de la Plata system
Buenos Aires anchors the Río de la Plata port system, which includes upriver river ports (Rosario for grain). Buenos Aires handles deep-sea container and general cargo.
Container hub
Major terminals operated by Hutchison Ports, APM Terminals, and local operators. Mainline container services from Asia, Europe, and the US East Coast call here.
Grain export season
Argentine grain exports (soybean, corn, wheat) drive bulk carrier traffic. Most grain loads at upriver Rosario but bunker is typically taken at Buenos Aires or nearby anchorages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buenos Aires or Santos for South American bunker?
Santos (Brazil) has greater bunker volume and supplier depth. Buenos Aires serves vessels with Argentine/Uruguay cargo or routing along the Plata.
What's typical lead time?
5-7 days nomination-to-delivery is common. Smaller market than tier-1 hubs.