Splash 247: VLCC spillover anticipated in another hectic week of tanker trading
16 March 2020
Poten & Partners concentrated on where all these newly fixed supertankers are likely heading in its most…
Hellenic Shipping News: US LNG faces minimal threat from PetroChina force majeure on gas imports
11 March 2020
Suppliers to PetroChina have confirmed the force majeure declaration, said Jason Feer, head of business intelligence at…
TradeWinds News: VLCC rates rising
11 March 2020:
Shipbroker Poten & Partners said it is seeing several deals negotiated for short-term charters of six to…
Reuters: Tanker rates surge as traders hunt for ships to store cheap oil
10 March 2020
“We are seeing several deals being negotiated for short-term (6-12 months) charters, with one already concluded. The…
Riviera Maritime Media: Coronavirus: Chinese oil production takes a hit as bunker fuel demand shrinks
9 March 2020
Shipbrokers Poten & Partners said the Chinese Government’s travel restrictions have resulted in reduced global demand for…
The Wall Street Journal: Ships Turn Into Floating Storage Units for Oil and Gas as Chinese Buyers Back Out
5 March 2020:
One carrier loaded with crude was heading toward China when the refinery that bought the oil tried…
Natural Gas Intel: No Doomsday Scenario Seen for U.S. Energy Market in Tricky Predictions of LNG Shut-Ins
28 February 2020
Poten & Partners’ Jason Feer, Head of Business Intelligence, said any estimates on domestic production curtailments would…
Wall Street Journal: Shell Sees Coronavirus Eroding Chinese Natural Gas Demand
20 February 2020:
New York-based ship broker Poten & Partners estimates China will cut LNG imports by 49 cargoes, or…
Natural Gas Intel: Freight Rate Volatility on the Rise as Coronavirus Strands Vessels on Open Seas
19 February 2020:
Freight rate volatility is nothing new. Traditionally, a surplus of vessels disappears during the winter as traders…
Lloyd’s List: From the News Desk: How is the coronavirus affecting shipping?
18 February 2020:
LNG shipments to China are expected to fall by 1.3m tonnes alone in February, equivalent to about…
