Putting the Mess in Mesopotamia
Things appear to be heating up in Iraq, and not just the temperature. Sunni militia, mainly affiliated…
The World Cup Runneth Over
As the World Cup kicks off next week, many a watchful eye will be drawn to the pastoral pitches…
Capitol Hillbillies: Awash In Black Gold
As US domestic crude oil production continues to grow, so does the speculation of whether or not exports will…
Gasoline and Hot Dogs
This Memorial Day weekend could be poised to bring late spring tidings to product tanker owners trading in the…
A Shaking of the US Gulf Coast Crude Oil Cocktail
The increase in domestic crude oil production is widely reported to have flipped US import requirements on their heads. While…
Shipbuilding’s Slippery Slope
In general, it is difficult to engender sympathy for shipowners. To market insiders, the plight might be somewhat easier,…
The Burmese Crude Oil Python
When thinking about the prognosis for tanker demand growth, the most immediate threat, second to the construction of a canal,…
Suezmaxes: Around The World In More Than 80 Days
Thinking Outside the Triangle
Although US refined products exports largely underpin medium-range (MR) product tanker demand in the Atlantic Basin, there is little…
Liquefied Petroleum Gold
While the large crude oil tankers slip into what seems like a second quarter slumber, buzz continues to build…