Saudi Arabia Sparks Oil Price War – Implications For The Tanker Market
9 March 2020:
Over the weekend, Saudi Aramco sent shockwaves through global markets as it announced steep discounts to its…
Industry Opinions
OPEC Plays Russian Roulette
6 March 2020:
OPEC is trying to balance the market as oil demand stagnates
Another OPEC meeting brings discussion about another…
Where Does It All Go?
28 February 2020:
Where does the oil go if demand suddenly disappears?
In a short period of time, oil demand growth,…
Another Brick in the Wall
21 February 2020:
The US announces more sanctions on Venezuela
A little more than a year ago, Mr. Juan Guaido, then…
Coronavirus Infects Tanker Market
14 February 2020:
The coronavirus (now officially called COVID-19 by the World Health Organization) continues to spread, albeit primarily among…
It is a Mess in the Med
7-February-2020:
Libya does not seem to be able to catch a break. The regime of Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown in…
LNG in World Markets: Force Majeure Threat Exacerbates LNG Market
LNG in World Markets
7 February 2020
The impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China is growing with Chinese importers…
Coronavirus Concerns
23 Jan 2020:
The coronavirus outbreak, which started in the city of Wuhan in China, has spread across several countries…
What’s the Big Deal?
17 Jan 2020:
On Wednesday, January 15, the U.S. and China signed a “phase 1” trade deal, officially called…
IMO 2020 – The First 10 Days
10 Jan 2020: Relatively Smooth Sailing as New Rules Come into Force
We are still in the early innings of…
The Final Countdown
3 Jan 2020: Top Reported Dirty Spot Charterers for 2019*
As we have reached the end of the decade, we…
