Managing the Aftershock
Around the globe the aftermath of last Friday’s earthquake off the northern coast of Japan has evoked a profound…
Living the Clean Sheen Dream
In recent weeks clean product tanker markets have experienced a resurgence of sorts on the back of several different…
Reuters: US Clean Oil Product Exports Jumped Thirty Percent
“U.S. exports of clean refined oil products in 2010 were 30 percent higher compared with 2009, U.S. shipbroker Poten…
Tradewinds: Glencore Profits jump 40%
“The world’s largest commodity trader reported revenues of almost $145bn compared with the $106bn seen last year, a rise…
Lloyd’s List: China Crude Imports to Hit 350m Tonnes
“China’s crude imports are forecast to reach 350m tonnes, equivalent to 6m barrels per day, by 2015 — benefiting…
Lloyd’s List: New Ships to Depress Time Charter Rates to Eight-Year Low
“One-year and three-year time charter rates for dirty tankers will fall to eight-year lows in 2011, as high numbers…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Gulf Coast retail asphalt selling prices mostly steady with some narrowed ranges.
The Rumor Mill
A single act of self immolation in Tunisia over two months ago has been attributed to starting the current…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- AEMA/ARRA/ISSA meetings held this week in Tucson, Arizona.
- East Coast retail paving prices mostly steady, with some Florida increases.
- East Coast…
