Lloyd’s List: Has the VLCC Recovery Arrived?
“‘The recent market improvements have spurred a renewed optimism among shipowners,’ said a recent report from US-based Poten &…
Lloyd’s List: Owners Look to December Loadings as VLCC Rates Surge Grinds to a Halt
“‘The late season spike this year has been more robust than any of the previous three years,’ said US-based…
Business Monitor Online: Government May Stop Subsidising Imports Of Gasoline And Diesel
“The Brazilian government may stop subsidizing imports of gasoline and diesel, which could reduce South American demand for clean…
Tradewinds: Poten to Advise on Centrica’s US LNG Needs
“US-headquartered Poten & Partners has been hired to advise UK energy company Centrica to establish its LNG-shipping strategy for…
Bloomberg: VLCC Artemis Glory Leaves Scotland for Korea With Forties Crude
“A very large crude carrier left the Forties loading terminal Hound Point in Scotland for South Korea yesterday, the…
Tradewinds: Libyan Crude Export Cuts to Boost US Gulf while Hitting Europe
“Deep cuts in Libyan crude exports could boost medium-range (MR) tanker fixtures out of the US Gulf even as…
Tradewinds: $1 Billion Jones Act Tanker Deal Puts US Center Stage
“According to Poten & Partners, US crude production is nearing levels unseen in 22 years because of the rapid…
Seatrade: Soaring US Crude Output Transforms Tanker Trades
“Surging US oil production is generating increased product tanker demand because self-imposed export restrictions prevent the export of crude…
OPEAHAA: China Refinery Plans Call for More VLCC
“Despite a slowing national economy brokers Poten & Partners reckon China could need an additional 96 VLCCs to meet…
SinoShip News (China): China’s Refinery Plans Call for More VLCCs
“Despite a slowing national economy brokers Poten & Partners reckon China could need an additional 96 VLCCs to meet…