Buckeye Bahamas Hub terminal shut as weather conditions worsen

The Buckeye Bahamas Hub terminal suspended operations at 18.00 local time (23.00 GMT) on 4 November due to unfavorable weather conditions, halting off-port activities such as bunkering and lightering, the terminal operator said.

PHOTO: Aerial view of Paradise Island and Nassau port, Bahamas. Getty Images

Weather forecasts indicate that conditions may not improve until 8 November, delaying the resumption of services. The Buckeye Bahamas Hub, a key terminal in the region, often serves large vessels in need of refueling and transfer operations, making it a critical link in the shipping chain.

No further details were immediately available on impacts to shipping schedules.

By Debarati Bhattacharjee

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