Lloyd’s List: Rising Demand Reignites Suezmax Spot Rates
“Suezmax fixtures from the Middle East Gulf could top 530 this year, almost double the number five years ago,…
Tradewinds: Houston rides again in LNG with Parallax Energy play
“Martin Houston also regularly sees Greek shipowner Peter Livanos, whose then embryonic GasLog unit was given its break into…
Petroleum Economist: Ireland’s Gas to Flow Next Year
“With Corrib covering a large part of Ireland’s gas requirements, and demand having declined since the recession, it could…
IHS Maritime: Palm Oil to Provide Employment for MR Tankers
“‘The palm oil trade would continue to be a source of employment for medium-range products tankers, especially for cargoes…
Tradewinds: Saudi Moves Fuel Tension Between Tanker and Oil Demand
“For Poten & Partners research head Erik Broekhuizen, the Opec production glut is not likely to push the tanker…
Bloomberg: EU LNG Re-Exports Double
“Exports double in the first half from the second half of 2013. Re-exports in 1H comparable with all of…
Lloyds List: Aframax Earnings on the Kuwait – Singapore Crude Trade Hit a Two Month High
“‘While increased exports of condensates from the US to Asia would be a boost for long-haul tanker demand, it…
Tradewinds: Cautious on Condensates
“Significant US exports of condensates will not hit the water soon to bolster long-haul tanker demand, Poten & Partners…
Tradewinds: Sigtto Gives Nod to the Past and Looks to the Future
“Poten & Partners LNG/Marine advisor Doug Brown pointed out that the 122 LNG carrier newbuildings currently on order will…
Tradewinds: Troim: Divorce was Bad but Marriage was Worth Billions
“Tor Olav Troim discusses business divorce from John Fredriksen and expresses confidence in long-term story of Golar LNG despite…