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The recent flux in light-sweet crude oil supplies in the Atlantic Basin highlights the United States’ recent strides towards…
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Tanker Opinions
Poten & Partners tanker research and consulting group monitors and analyzes tanker market and energy developments around the world and advises companies on strategy development and implementation. Below you will find our team’s Weekly Tanker Opinions. To subscribe, click here.
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Liby-honest: How lost crude oil flows could be a boon for clean
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Recent developments in Libyan crude oil production, exports and refining are eerily reminiscent of conditions experienced in the spring…
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Adding Fuel to the Eco Ship Fire
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The historically weak freight environment continues to batter the earnings of tanker companies the world over. The high and…
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Post-Panamax Stress Disorder
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On its 99th birthday, the expansion of the Panama Canal poses an existential question for its namesake tanker sector….
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Summer Dreams for Suezmaxes
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The languishing West African Suezmax trade saw a much needed boost in activity last month. The upswing can likely…
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Mexico’s Production: Taking a Hit Below the Border
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The steady decline of Mexico’s crude oil production not only poses threats to the nation’s GDP, but also to…
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US Crude Production Helping Drive Dynamic Clean Market
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With United States crude oil production rising to levels unseen in 22 years, the US must find consumers with…
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Canadian Crude Oil Prices Back from the Brink
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From 4Q2012 to 1Q2013, the Western Canadian Select (WCS) crude oil benchmark experienced historically low prices during a period…
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WTI-Brent Spread Reflects Dynamic Refinery and Infrastructure Pictures in US
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There is increasing optimism that the economic recovery in the United States is on firm footing and strengthening. Indeed,…
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VLCC Spot Rates: A Rare Bright Spot
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Dirty tanker rates are in a well-documented and, for owners, tiring slump that leaves earnings levels well below their…
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Policy Changes Could Affect South Korean Tanker Demand
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Effective July 1st, South Korea, the fifth largest buyer of crude cargoes in the world, confirmed the elimination of…
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A Crack in the Wall
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Over the last decade, China’s consumption of oil has grown more rapidly than any other nation. Its lead has…
