Lloyd’s List: VLCC Bookings Down from Middle East
“Lloyd’s List based this article on Poten’s tanker market opinion dated 08/12/2005. “Very large crude carrier bookings ex-Middle East…
Bloomberg: Shell, SK Corp Condensate Plants Will Tap Asian Chemical Demand
“Colin Shelley, U.K. based consultant at Poten & Partners report that “as many as five so-called condensate “splitters” are…
Crude Prices Climb While Spot VLCC Activity Falls Why?
The explanation for high oil prices often cites strained production. If so, we would expect VLCC fixture activity to…
Fairplay: Oil Sector Facing Complex Recovery
“Fairplay quoted Poten research in this article on the recovery efforts underway in the gulf coast. “Broker Poten &…
Lloyd’s List: Limitations of US Energy Act Good News for Tanker Market
“Lloyd’s List based this article on Poten’s opinion dated Aug 5th, 2005. “THE US Energy Act’s failure to reduce…
The Washington Post: Diesel Won’t Solve Our Gasoline Woes
“The Washington Post published this article written by Michael D. Tusiani, Chairman and Chief Executive of Poten & Partners….
U.S. Energy Act of 2005 Implications for Tanker Owners
On July 30th, the Senate passed the U.S. Energy Act of 2005 and it is expected to be signed…
Getting Back to (Inventory) Basics?
In the good ol’ days, the purpose of oil inventories was to cover contingencies and uncertainties. Greater amounts of…
The Cost of Bunkers, Do Owners Care?
The cost of bunkers is a major component of an owner’s voyage expense. In paying for the bunkers, the…
Oil Price Information Service: Ocean Shipping Costs for Crude Rises on Some Routes
“OPIS quoted Poten & Partners research in this article on tanker rates. “Rates to the U.S. Gulf from the Middle…
