Lloyd’s List: Why the Glass is Half Empty
“Tony Gray of Lloyd’s List highlighted the market outlook for LPG shipping. “But supply and demand fundamentals seem likely…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Some states reassessing grade specifications due to polymer shortages.
- Many markets see decreased paving projects, due to higher construction costs.
- East…
Bargain Hunting
Newbuilding asset prices have continued to escalate through 2008 to date and are strikingly above long-term historical averages. Since…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Polymer allocations by chemical suppliers lead to shortages of polymer-modified grades.
- East coast wholesale and rack prices continue to increase.
- Ship…
Deconstructing Demand
Although crude oil prices have been over $100 per barrel for several months, worldwide demand has yet to be…
Gulf Times: Spot Trade to Capture 20% of LNG Market
“Short-term or spot trading in liquefied natural gas will expand to account for 20 percent of the market by…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Prices for asphalt liquid continue rising in US markets.
- Modified asphalt very tight — some producers to take on no…
Back Across the Pond
The clean product tanker market has become increasingly complex. New trade routes continue to crop up as traders work…
Bloomberg: Chevron Says Carbon Plan Threatens Australian LNG
“Bloomberg quoted from Poten’s recent article “Aussie LNG Players Face Emissions Trading Challenge.” In that article Poten stated that…
