LNG in World Markets: Traders and Aggregators Dominated Global Contracting as Buyers and Sellers in 2020
LNG in World Markets
January 2021
Traders and aggregators continued their dominance of global LNG markets, participating in deals totaling more…
LNG Market Outlook: Europe LNG sendout remains low, may increase in spring
January 2021
LNG Market Outlook
European imports are forecast to be lower in 2021 than in 2020 as the region rebalances…
LPG in World Markets: Panama Canal booking rule changes fogs VLGC transit plans
LPG in World Markets
February 2021
Since the new locks at the Panama Canal opened in 2Q 2016, LPG carriers have…
LPG Market Outlook: India demand growth to slow, but remain strong
LPG Market Outlook
January 2021
Demand in India is forecast to continue rising from 26 MMt/y in 2019 to 29 MMt/y…
The End Of The Line(s)
January 22, 2021
The Keystone XL Pipeline is cancelled (again)
One of the first executive actions of President Biden was to…
Winter Doldrums
January 15, 2021
2021 starts with poor tanker rates across the board
2021 is not off to a great start. Usually,…
Covid-19 Infects the Tanker Market
January 8, 2021
Top Reported Dirty Spot Charterers for 2020*
For many people, it will be a relief to put 2020…
Madness in the Med
December 18, 2020
Why did Suezmax tankers do so poorly in the Mediterranean?
Historically, Suezmax tankers have had a strong presence…
LPG in World Markets: VLGC sale and purchase activity steady over 2019
LPG in World Markets
December 2020
Following a year of robust activity in the sale and purchase (S&P) market in 2018,…
Seafarers Delivering Christmas
December 11, 2020
The global maritime workforce deserves vaccine priority
The global shipping industry, through its supporting organizations, has come together…
