Slumdogs of the Caribbean
The Caribbean market has been up and down, but more of the latter since the opening of 2009. Though…
All the President’s Men
This week the global market continued to feel the weight of the 800 pound gorilla pressing down, dashing any…
Thriving Through the Storm
As the winds of misfortune shape the revival of the World’s economic future, a maxim – perhaps forgotten by…
Chicken Little
With the contraction of the global economy, the question on the minds of many is how it will affect…
Shipyards Face Major Challenge As Orders For LNG New Build Dry Up
A ten-year boom in LNG shipping ground to a halt in 2008. Only five newbuilds and one production hull…
Changing Almost in a Blink
As the Obama Administration continues to rev its policy engines, sacred cows of many self-interest groups may become road-kill…
In The Year of the Ox
Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey in the January 9, 2009 Weekly Tanker Opinion: Your Opinion….
And The Winner Is…
Trade in all sorts of clean petroleum products during 2008 seemed vigorous on the spot market. Although the volume…
Your Opinion
Welcome to Poten’s first interactive Weekly Tanker Opinion. Several critical issues are already on the radar for the coming…
Who Carried the Weight in 2008
Looking back at one of the most exciting and tumultuous years in the tanker market, it is interesting to…