Tightening the Screws
While the European Union’s (EU) announced phased embargo on imports of Iranian oil may be stale news to some,…
A Shift to Transshipment
Recent closures of local refineries in the United States, the neighboring Caribbean islands and Europe will create increased demand…
Key-Stonewalled
This week President Obama rejected a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. If ever built, the pipeline would further…
Iran-dom Acts
With the tanker market largely tuned into the potential effects of a closure of the Straits of Hormuz, there…
2011 Top Charterers: Tryin to Catch Me Tradin Dirty
Tsunamis, revolutions, and sovereign debt crises – oh my! 2011 was a year for the history books and now…
No Need for Speed
As 2011 comes to a close, many are breathing a sigh of relief and taking some much needed time…
Let it Snow
While the weather in New York is not yet frightful, rates this week have been quite delightful for product…
The World is Flat
Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re a member of the Worldscale Association, Santa Claus may have already…
Finding Strength in Numbers
Even though the industry may have been busy on this week’s holiday party circuit, news suggests that business is…
The Brazilian Kickoff
On Wednesday, November 30th the Council on Foreign Relations held the Rio de Janeiro Investment Conference in New York…