Tradewinds: Out with the old…
“Eco tonnage is all the rage in the product tanker segment but timing continues to be the key to…
Pakistan and Gulf Economist: US Tanker Fleet Could suffer from Tonnage Oversupply
“The troubles of tonnage oversupply as a result of hefty ordering of newbuildings, which have plagued the tanker market…
The Market Oracle: Obscure Maritime Law ‘Practically Guarantees’ Profits for These Energy Companies
“The surge in crude oil from major U.S. basins, such as the Bakken and Eagle Ford, has far outstripped…
Tradewinds: Berth of a Princess
“US-based Tusiani says the industry has experienced a rapid technological evolution, bringing huge savings for charterers without any extra…
Tradewinds: Sale of PDVSA’s US Downstream Assets could Shift Tanker Trades(2)
“US shipbroker Poten & Partners says the sale of the Citgo assets could ‘dramatically change crude oil flows’ even…
Lloyd’s List: West Africa-Europe Fixtures Highlight a Shift in Suezmax Crude Trades
“Poten & Partners recently highlighted the potential of the West Africa-Europe trade, saying that from 114 West Africa-Europe fixtures…
Bloomberg: Mozambique May Propel Africa Above Qatar for Europe LNG Imports(2)
“Mozambique could push Africa above Qatar as Europe’s top LNG source. ENI’s offshore discovery confirmed 2.1 trillion cubic meters…
Business Monitor: Gulfnav to Exist Crude Shipping
“According to data from Poten & Partners, daily returns on the route have fallen from nearly US$9,000 in early…
Lloyds List: VLCC’s Wanted as Tonne Miles are Expected to Rise
“An extra 500,000 bpd-750,000 bpd of crude exports to Asia means an additional seven to 11 VLCCs on top…
Tradewinds: Half Bad
“Mott was asked later in the forum by panel moderator Jeff Goetz of Poten & Partners what advice he…