The End Of The Line(s)
January 22, 2021
The Keystone XL Pipeline is cancelled (again)
One of the first executive actions of President Biden was to…
Tanker Opinions
Winter Doldrums
January 15, 2021
2021 starts with poor tanker rates across the board
2021 is not off to a great start. Usually,…
Covid-19 Infects the Tanker Market
January 8, 2021
Top Reported Dirty Spot Charterers for 2020*
For many people, it will be a relief to put 2020…
Madness in the Med
December 18, 2020
Why did Suezmax tankers do so poorly in the Mediterranean?
Historically, Suezmax tankers have had a strong presence…
Seafarers Delivering Christmas
December 11, 2020
The global maritime workforce deserves vaccine priority
The global shipping industry, through its supporting organizations, has come together…
The 800 Pound Panda Bear
December 4, 2020
After the pandemic, China’s dominance will continue to grow
Since the early 2000s, China has been powering the…
Refining In The Doldrums
November 20, 2020
Covid-19 accelerates changes in global refining landscape
At the start of 2020, the focus of the global shipping…
Canada’s Pipe Dream
November 13, 2020
Exports via Keystone XL endangered by Biden Administration?
The 2020 elections were important for the energy…
A Brave New World?
November 6, 2020
Trends in long term oil demand can have a profound impact on the tanker market.
In October, three…
