Sterke annenhåndsverdier i en rolig uke for VLGC-markedet
Lavere aktivitet i VLGC spotmarkedet Det var en rolig uke i VLGC-markedet, med fallende rater i begge hovedregioner. Inntjeningen på Ras Tanura-Chiba-ruten falt med 23 % på ukesbasis til $30 708 per dag, mens ratene fra Midtøsten-Gulfen viste tegn til svak bedring mot slutten av uken. 2001-bygget VLGC solgt for $48 millioner Til tross for […]
Tankmarkedet roer seg etter en sterk start på 2025
Ratene synker mot slutten av januar Etter en sterk innledning på 2025, drevet av sanksjoner og geopolitiske hendelser, opplevde tankmarkedet en roligere uke med en generell svekkelse på tvers av nøkkelsegmenter. Spesielt i vestlige markeder var suezmax-ratene under press, som følge av lavere aktivitet og et overskudd av tilgjengelig tonnasje. På samme måte holdt aframax-ratene […]
2025 starts off quietly after recent massive years
Positivism returns after recent market stabilization The PCTC market has started 2025 on a quieter note, following record-breaking years. Time charter rates have softened, driven by slower growth in Chinese car exports and the anticipation of several new vessel deliveries in 2025. After this rebalancing, the outlook now remains positive for the months ahead. In […]
Ammonia segment gets 2025 off to flying start
Ammonia-ready vessels making up over 10% of global orderbook The ammonia segment has seen notable progress this January, reinforcing its potential as a key marine fuel. Ammonia’s ability to enable zero-emission shipping when produced from green hydrogen has made it a popular choice among shipowners. Currently, 10.4% of the global orderbook is ammonia-ready according to […]
US sanctions caused massive January rate hike
Volatile month ends on high rates, even after late market drop-off January has been an active and volatile month for the tanker market. The geopolitical events surrounding new US sanctions, targeting vessels transporting Iranian and Russian oil above the price cap, caused tanker rates to spike sharply earlier in January. Nearly 400 tankers – around […]
VLGC rates decline – WinGD ammonia engine gets summer launch
Solid vessel resale values during subdued week for VLGC segment It was a quieter week in the VLGC spot market, with rates declining in both regions. Earnings on the Ras Tanura-Chiba route dropped 23% week-on-week to $30,708/day, although rates from the Middle East Gulf showed slight recovery signs by Friday. 2001 VLGC vessel sold […]
IEA highlights rising oil demand
Lower prices and colder weather fuelling growth In its latest report, the IEA noted that global oil demand rose in Q4 2024, driven by lower fuel prices, colder weather, and ample petrochemical feedstocks, marking the strongest growth since the second half of 2023. The IEA Oil Market Report (OMR) is recognized as one of the […]
Tanker market cools after strong start to 2025
Rates decrease as January ends After a strong start to 2025, driven by sanctions and geopolitical events, the tanker market saw a quieter week with a general softening across key segments. Particularly in the West, Suezmax rates experienced downward pressure due to reduced activity and a surplus of available tonnage. Downturn caused by sudden drop […]
VLGC-markedet forbliver stabilt – Optimistiske udsigter for februar
Flere projekter for vedvarende ammoniak på vej VLGC-raterne forbliver stabile omkring $35.000–$40.000 pr. dag, hvilket er en del højere endbreak-even. Med markedet dækket januar ud giver det optimisme omkring yderligere stigninger i februar, da efterspørgslen vil forblive høj. CIP indleder byggeri af ammoniakprojekt i Mexico i 2026Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) fortsætter nu med sit ammoniakprojekt […]
2024 slutter med positive resultater
Grund til optimisme efter vækst i bilsalget i december I december steg registreringen af nye biler i EU med 5 % sammenlignet med året før, ført an af Spanien med en imponerende vækst på 29 %. Selvom Tyskland og Italien oplevede beskedne fald, bidrog den samlede udvikling til at stabilisere bilsalget i EU, som steg […]
