Specter of US trade tariffs puts EPC companies on war footing
EPCs say that tariffs enforced after project costs are finalized not only impact the bottom line but in some cases…
Ocean carriers warn of disruption as storms bear down on Europe
Ports in the UK are already seeing rising operational delays as a string of storms moves in from the Atlantic…
Donald Trump walking tightrope on petroleum stockpiles and oil price, says BRS
President cannot refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve without driving up prices, broker believes
How trade warrior Donald Trump could take on China’s shipbuilding dominance
Tariffs, port fees and newbuilding plan among a raft of policies under consideration
Evidence of Trafigura and Sinokor VLCC tie-up starts to emerge
Tanker quintet emerges from South Korean owner’s stable appears on trader’s position list but pair’s relationship remains blurry
Tanker owners’ confidence ‘excessively fragile’ despite US sanctions
Researcher Eva Tzima says rates should improve again once newly sanctioned ships have discharged their cargoes
Steamship Mutual ‘close to breakeven’ despite costs spiking
Protection and indemnity clubs currently negotiating with shipowners over premiums and tonnage before 20 February renewal date