Every year, as much as 90% of worldwide trade passes through the maritime transport system. This means that the movement and safe delivery of almost all of our vital foods, medicines, and technologies relies on the dedication of a vast, diverse, and gr…
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Clarksons Research have released the latest version of their long standing annual review, LNG Trade & Transport, on to Shipping Intelligence Network. Recent geopolitical turmoil and focus on ‘energy security’ has placed the LNG sector a…
The tanker market’s biggest threat at present could be a looming recession, which could further hurt oil demand. On the other hand, an increase in ton-mile demand, at least for the short and mid-term could act as a counterbalance, with slowsteaming ent…
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Capesize The Capesize market had a forgettable week for owners as rates slipped away, closing the week below $15,000 on the 5TC. The Pacific and Backhaul trade saw some particularly sharp declines as charterers took full advantage of the weaker sentime…
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Japan’s LNG imports may be jeopardised by a recent decree signed by the Russian president to give complete control of Sakhalin II (9.6 mtpa) to a new Gazprom subsidiary – Gazprom Sakhalin Holding. In response, Japan will have to use several count…
Russian decree on Sakhalin II threatens Japan’s LNG imports Read More »