Driving Global Commerce
Last month, the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced that in 2009, China surpassed the United States to become the…
Oil & Gas Journal: Intertanko Forecasts Sluggish Tanker Market
“Intertanko predicts a sluggish tanker market moving forward, with lackluster economic and demand forecasts combining with use of vessels…
Fairplay: Behind the Tanker Bounce
“Asset play in the tanker sector has recovered from the freeze that followed from the credit crunch, according to…
The Asset Game
One can’t help but notice a disconnect between slipping freight rates, weak demand fundamentals and the surge of newbuilding…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast rack price ranges ease lower in many markets.
- East Coast wholesale prices narrow for paving grades – steady…
Lloyd’s List: Caution the Watchword on Trade with Iran
“When it comes to doing business with Iran, the guiding principle across all areas of maritime activity at the…
Making Virtual A Reality
Facing a likely future of tightened environmental regulation and rising marine fuel costs, efforts are underway to standardize efficiency…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast rack price ranges ease lower in several markets again.
- East Coast wholesale prices steady for paving grades -…
Sanctions Gain Teeth
With the enactment of a new U.S. sanctions regime earlier this month, the tanker industry has once again found…
Unwinding Subsidies
Alongside China, India has emerged as an important driver of many of the trends expected to determine the direction…
