Trump’s meetings with Putin and Zelensky

Sanction policies could change if negotiations were to succeed Talks to end the war in Ukraine returned to focus this week as United States President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, followed by a separate meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Oil prices eased on Tuesday as markets weighed the possibility […]

Ammonia Advances as Viable Zero-Carbon Fuel

Strong performance data and early bunkering projects drive confidence The transition to ammonia as a zero-carbon fuel is gaining traction, marked by the first green ammonia bunkering operation in China and plans for a new project in Singapore starting in 2027. Ammonia engine tests show 95% emission cutNew findings from the Global Maritime Forum’s Getting […]

Global Oil Fundamentals Strengthen as Demand Forecasts Rise

Firm oil demand outlook points to stable utilization across tankers  The tanker market is positioned to benefit from improving fundamentals in the oil sector. OPEC+ recently agreed to increase crude output, and forecasts point to stronger demand in the second half of the year as global inventories draw down. This week OPEC+ has raised its […]

Firm Tanker Earnings and VLGC Highs Sustain Market Confidence

This week’s market remains firm overall as tariff negotiations rumble on Shipping markets were broadly steady this week, with tankers supported by higher OPEC+ output, LPG carriers benefiting from strong arbitrage and extended sailing distances, and car carriers showing resilience despite tariff headwinds. Geopolitical developments remain in focus, across segments. OPEC+ output growth underpins tanker […]