Flatter Flat Rates
Each year, the Worldscale Association publishes its assessment of nominal freight rates for…
The Stock Story
Just when some were beginning to think the tanker market had begun its…
Shrugging-off the R-word
In the international businesses of oil and shipping, there is certainly a great…
The Knife Edge
In the past week the spot tanker market experienced a sizeable upward swing….
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving marks the official start to the holiday season in the U.S. and generally…
Not So Dire Straits
As the days get shorter, one market that becomes of particular interest is…
The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2030
The oil industry is one that is often characterized by fast paced decision making….
Weighing the Costs
With freight markets that are continuing to buck historical trends so far this…
The 27th Annual Fuel Oil/Energy Buyers Conference
Since its inception over a generation ago, the Fuel Oil/Energy Buyers Conference hosted by Poten & Partners and Frank…
Bang for the Buck
The increase in vessel prices across all sectors has clearly raised the stakes…
Beyond Fundamentals
It appears that those who initially predicted the days of $100 barrels of…
Volatility Redux
Owners of tankers are accustomed to weathering spot markets with occasionally bouncy and…
