Resilience in Action: How We Navigate Margin and Volume Pressure

1. Data-Driven Oversight

Disciplined Monitoring

We track all movements in volume and margins through structured record keeping and performance analysis, giving us early insight into market trends.

Proactive Planning

Our strategic pivots anticipate market deterioration rather than react to it, allowing us to adjust operations before pressures intensify.

2. In-Port Physical Operations

Asset Optimization

We reduced tug and barge costs by releasing long-term charters and using spot tugs efficient.

Fleet Consolidation

Partnering with Kirby has streamlined scheduling and improved barge utilization.

Smart Market Retrenchment

In New Orleans and Mobile, we exited chartered tug/barge operations while maintaining storage tanks to preserve flexibility with lower fixed costs.

3. Offshore Supply Operations

Greater Efficiency

Our new offshore tanker improves connection times, documentation flow, and pumping rates - reducing total turnaround time.

Enhanced Reliability & Control

An updated commercial management structure gives us tighter scheduling control and flexibility to operate safely even in challenging conditions.

Strategic Capacity Shifts

We increased HSFO intake as demand has outpaced VLSFO, ensuring product availability aligned with market needs.

Maintaining Scale

By growing total offshore volumes, we’ve helped offset declining premiums and preserved operational scale.

4. Customer-Focused Commercial Strategy

Strengthening Core Relationships

We prioritize long-term partners with dependable service and competitive pricing, creating stability in volatile markets.

Accelerated Lead Pursuit

Our team moves faster to identify and convert new opportunities, ensuring no viable lead is missed.

Optimized Procurement & Hedging

Refined strategies ensure our cost base stays competitive even during softer demand cycles.

The Result

These actions keep us reliable, agile, and resilient. When market conditions improve, we are well-positioned to scale and capture growth quickly.

Operational Advantages & Reliability Framework

Our competitive edge comes from disciplined infrastructure, logistics, and experienced people, not just equipment.