Calm Before The Storm?
As this week marks the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, residents of the…
Middle East LPG in the Global Marketplace
Doha, Qatar: 3 Sep – 4 Sep 2007
Colin Shelley, general manager of liquefied petroleum gas consulting at Poten &…
Sizing Up Summer’s End
For the past several weeks the spot freight market has been experiencing weaknesses….
The Sunday Times: Trump claims to speak for Main Street. This Texas town is unsure
April 12, 2025
Jason Feer, head of business intelligence at Poten & Partners, a consultancy in Houston, said “tariffs on…
Ever Volatile Times
Life has always been volatile in the tanker industry. While market participants are accustomed to long-term changes in rates,…
Bloomberg: Persian Gulf Tanker Rates May Extend Drop on Supply, Oil Price
“Bloomberg reported that “the cost of shipping Middle East oil to Asia . . . may fall for a…
Outpacing Energy Demand
With the need to transport crude oil growing yearly, tanker owners have correspondingly…
Marine Log: Bear Stearns to Buy MC Shipping
“Marine Log reported that “MC Shipping Inc. (AMEX:MCX ) and Bear Stearns Merchant Banking (“BSMB”) announced today the signing…
Tradewinds: Bear Stearns to Buy MC Shipping
“Tradewinds reported that Bear Stearns has made a $284 million all cash offer for MC Shipping. At $14.25 per…
Lloyd’s List: VLGCs Fail to Fire as Sector Flops
“Lloyd’s List reported that “in the first six months of this year, VLGCs have earned less than their smaller…
