The Big Picture: 2009 BP Statistical Review of World Energy
In the Statistical Review of World Energy 2009, BP provides a long term…
Hope Floats
Crude oil has never proven to be a dull commodity especially for those entangled in its web of commerce….
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast retail prices increase sharply in Connecticut.
- Retail prices go higher in some US markets but stagnate in others.
- Midwest…
Tradewinds: Shaping Shipping Through Recession
“As everyone in shipping battles to adapt to the shock of the global financial crisis and the ensuing recession,…
Prosperity – Not Austerity
After making a quiet entrance into President Obama’s cabinet, Steven Chu, the new US Energy Secretary has found himself…
Strength in Numbers
Making predictions about the direction of tanker rates is easy; getting it correct is the real challenge. Drawing on…
Back Behind The Wheel
Memorial Day weekend in the United States signifies to most the unofficial start…
Bloomberg: Ships Moving Fuel Oil East Double as Arbitrage Gives Incentive
“The number of supertankers transporting fuel oil to Asian markets from the Caribbean between March and May has doubled…
Reuters: Oil Tanker Market to Stay in Doldrums in 2009
“A crude oil rally above $60 will not provide much comfort for the oil tanker market as weak global…
Lloyd’s Shipping Economist Greek Shipping & Ship Finance Conference
Athens, Greece: 19 May – 20 May 2009
Jeffrey Goetz, Head of Tanker Department Activities at Poten & Partners, will…