Tradewinds: Gunvor in the Clear
“Gunvor is estimated to be the world’s fourth-largest oil trader. It is best known for its tanker activities through…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast asphalt retail prices move higher in some Florida areas – steady elsewhere.
- East Coast wholesale asphalt flat for…
Lloyd’s List: Concordia Maritime Sticks to ‘Schoolbook’ for Reducing Risk
“…Experts say refinery capacity is increasing in the Middle East and Asia, but decreasing in Europe and the US,…
Bloomberg: Keystone Foes Take Aim at Maryland Natural Gas Project
“The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which is responsible for weighing the safety and environmental risks associated with the…
Hellenic Shipping News: Turning Aframaxes into Clean Product Tankers as well; Is it Worth the Extra Costs?
“The versatility of owning an Aframax crude tanker is undeniable, given the nature of the design, which allows for…
Lloyd’s List: Long-haul Product Tanker Trades Shrouded in Uncertainty, says Poten
“PROSPECTS for the long-haul product tanker market are shrouded in uncertainty, due to questions over new global refinery capacity….
Bloomberg: Asia Fuel Oil Premium Shrinks as Freight Favors Western Supplies
“Rates for very large crude carriers, or supertankers that can haul a cargo of 2 million barrels, sailing from…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast asphalt retail prices are lower in some locations for the week – flux is status quo.
- East Coast…
TradeWinds: Market Monitors Crisis
“The crisis in Crimea could have a significant impact on the tanker market if Ukraine and other European nations…
Bloomberg: U.S. Flag LNG Ships Gain Support as Exports Costs Seen Rising
“U.S. exports of LNG are appealing because the fuel costs about three times less than in Japan, the biggest…
