Hydrocarbon Processing: Latin America to Boost US Refined Product Imports as Middle Class Grows
“The anticipated increase in fuel imports by Latin America this year may not mean higher freight rates, said Poten…
Oil Daily: US to See Growth in Fleet of Jones Act Vessels
“Over the next few years, a slew of newbuild tankers and barges will help ease the shortage of vessels…
Fairplay: Lean LNG Offers Japan Relief
“Lean LNG from the United States could offer Japan a relief from rising fuel bills, as the world’s biggest…
Washington Post: U.S. Fuel Sales to Latin America Surge as Wealth Grows: Freight
“The anticipated increase in fuel imports by Latin America this year may not mean higher freight rates. With poor…
Bloomberg: U.S. Fuel Shipments to Latin America Surge on Wealth Gain
“The anticipated increase in fuel imports by Latin America this year may not mean higher freight rates, said Poten…
Market Realist: Why Follow Shifts in US Oil Imports and Global Trade Routes?
“The underlying strength in U.S. imports from Saudi Arabia can also be attributed to the country’s willingness to price…
Bloomberg: Mediterranean Oil Tanker Rates Near Six-Year High on Libya Cargo
“The cost of shipping oil across the Mediterranean Sea surged to the highest in almost six years as traders…
Tradewinds: Poten Ponders VL Moves
“Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG)’s decision to call in a commercial manager has created a wildcard in the VLCC market…
Hellenic Shipping News: Ship Owners Invest Heavily in VLCC Sector at the Start of 2014
““Tanker owners have been investing heavily in the VLCC segment since the start of the New Year. As the…
Platts: Vassilikos Study Foresees Five LNG Trains
“The study, prepared by Houston-based Poten & Partners and ALA Planning Partnership of Nicosia for Noble Energy International on…