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Market upheaval drives reversal in Singapore-Rotterdam LNG bunker spread

LNG bunker fuel prices in Singapore held a premium to Rotterdam on March 31, underscoring a sharp reversal from the discount structure seen earlier this year, as geopolitical tensions and regional supply-demand shifts reshape market dynamics. Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, assessed the price of LNG bunker fuel in Rotterdam at $19.20/MMBtu on March …

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Growing Houthi risk could amplify inefficiencies across tanker trade flows

Escalating Houthi attacks against Israeli targets signal potential maritime sabotage ahead, threatening to reshape global tanker trade flows and introduce significant inefficiencies into an already strained supply chain. We analyse how redirecting crude exports via the Cape of Good Hope could nearly triple tonne-miles out of Yanbu, favor specific tanker benchmarks, and shift clean product …

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The Truth in Turbulence: Why Unbiased Data Matters in Volatile Shipping Markets

In 2008, shipping entered unparalleled territory as soaring Chinese demand drove a newbuild demand spike. VLCC valuations skyrocketed to levels never seen before. Yet amid all the volatility, there was no reliable, unbiased data to guide decision-making. The market was flooded with speculation, theoretical projections, and optimistic estimates, but little ground truth. In that environment, …

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Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market: Rates Up 30% Over the Past Month

Xeneta analyst insight Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst: “Five weeks into the Strait of Hormuz closure and spot rates on every major East-West trade lane have risen sharply, showing this is a conflict with global repercussions for ocean supply chains. “From Far East to North Europe and Mediterranean – trades with direct exposure to the …

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WFW advises NYK on acquisition of 50% stake in Avenir LNG

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised longstanding client Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (“NYK”) on its acquisition of a 50% stake in Avenir LNG Limited (“Avenir LNG”) from Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd. (“Stolt Nielsen”), a subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen Limited. Completion of the transaction is expected at the end of Q2 2026, subject to customary approvals. This acquisition …

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