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See where the EMF vessels are going at this very moment Freeport Star Enroute from Bayport, NY, USA to Rotterdam, Netherlands. ETA 16 August Currently in the North Atlantic Ocean Rotterdam is the busiest port in Europe and was the world’s largest port outside Asia, accounting for around 30% of all European port throughput, it […]

Further EMF PCTC Success: Sale of Electric Star and Keel Laying of Newbuild

Strategic Milestones Reinforce EMF’s Strong Position in the PCTC Segment European Maritime Finance, in partnership with Atlas Maritime, successfully completed the sale and delivery of Electric Star in July. This was EMF’s second PCTC sale this year, following the sale of Green Star earlier this summer. Both next-generation, dual-fuel LNG PCTCs with 7,000-car capacity were […]

Tariff breakthroughs may strengthen outlook for PCTC sector

US trade deals restore visibility and market access The PCTC market received a boost in July as the U.S. reached tariff agreements with key automotive export nations. New bilateral deals with Japan, South Korea, and the European Union have locked in a 15% ceiling on U.S. auto import tariffs – down from rates as high […]

LPG Market Update: Positive trends – China Drives Imports, U.S. Leads Exports

Global Trade Expands as China and the U.S. Dominate LPG Flows The global LPG market continues its positive momentum, with seaborne exports rising 6.6% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 to 77.3 million tonnes. China remains the largest importer, accounting for over 22% of global volumes. Despite ongoing trade tensions, the U.S. remains China’s […]

EU’s 18th Sanctions Package on Russia

Implications for the Tanker Market In July 2025, the European Union agreed on its 18th sanctions package against Russia, aimed at further weakening Moscow’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine. A key element of the package is a revised oil price cap mechanism. Replacing the earlier fixed $60 per barrel ceiling set by the […]