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Tanker market report 24 September 2021

27 September 2021

The current strength in gas prices is having major ramifications for global energy markets. Record prices in Europe and Asia are forcing utility firms to look for alternative energy sources and have pushed some companies into bankruptcy. Many have been forced to burn more coal despite the environmental consequences, whilst oil-based fuels will also receive a demand boost in regions where oil fired power capacity still exists. With oil demand expected to find some support, could tankers finally receive the catalyst they have been longing for? The weekly tanker market report by Gibson Shipbrokers - features an overview of the crude oil and oil product tanker market.

Tanker market report dated 26 June 2020

29 June 2020

In early June the US Treasury department added several tankers to its Venezuela sanctions lists for allegedly lifting oil from the country between mid-February and late April this year. It does appear, however, that sanctions were applied only to the vessels in question, with limited broader legal exposure. Weekly tanker market report by Gibson Shipbrokers.

Tanker market report dated 4 October 2019

07 October 2019

With most crude tanker markets surging to multi-year highs, many have questioned whether the clean sector should expect to experience the same fortunes. The last few days have seen product tankers firm both East and West, in some cases considerably. Now, many are questioning whether this recent firming the start of a more sustainable trend or merely a short-term blip? The weekly tanker market report by Gibson Shipbrokers.

Tanker market report dated 5 July 2019

08 July 2019

The recent explosion at Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ (PES) 335,000 b/d Philly refinery has come at an opportune time for product tankers trading in the Atlantic, whilst the decision to permanently shut the facility will have longer term implications for product supplies into the US Atlantic Coast. The weekly tanker market report by Gibson Shipbrokers.

Year-to-date product tanker newbuild contracting hits 10-year high

21 September 2023

During the first eight months of 2023, contracting of product tanker newbuilds hit a 10-year high, reaching 140 ships and 10.72 million deadweight tonnes (DWT). The last time more than 10 million DWT were contracted from January through August was in 2013.

Tanker Shipping - Modest demand growth and continued oversupply sets the scene

13 December 2011

Overall, it’s noticeable that record numbers of fixtures and demand for tonnage only produce a short-lived spike at rather low altitudes – making little impact on stretched owners’ financial accounts. Ship owners without a solid cash balance and a strong, or at least sustainable, cash flow will find it increasing difficult to continue in this business at the present level and volatility.

Tanker market report dated 10 August 2018

13 August 2018

2018 has been a horrible year for product tanker owners, with sale and leasebacks being necessary for many to provide a financial bridge to better times. Many are pinning their hopes on 2020; which, as we have written in the past is expected to be supportive for product tankers. However, many are also hoping that new refinery developments will offer a further boost to tonne mile demand, similar to what was seen from 2014-2016. The weekly tanker market report by Gibson Shipbrokers features an overview of the crude oil and oil product tanker market.