Panama Canal chief warns proposed US tariffs may disrupt global LNG trade

HOUSTON — The global market for liquefied natural gas could face new obstacles if President-elect Donald Trump goes through with his proposed 60% tariff on imports from China, said Ricaurte Vasquez, administrator of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP).

At the third annual Houston International Maritime Conference, Vasquez said an escalation in tariffs between the U.S. and China could disrupt LNG shipments through the canal.

“As an economist and a believer in the free market, tariffs can work in very...

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PIL Expands Fleet with New LNG-Powered Vessels

  • Pacific International Lines Expands with Eco-Friendly Container Ships
  • Five LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels Ordered to Advance Green Shipping Goals
  • Fleet Modernization Continues with Five New LNG-Powered 9,000 TEU Ships

On 05 November 2024, Singapore, Pacific International Lines (PIL) ordered five additional 9,000 TEU dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) container vesselsas the company continues to renew its fleet. The vessels will be builtby Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltdleading...

https://mfame.guru/pil-expands-fleet-with-new-lng-powered-vessels/

Rotterdam, Singapore LNG Bunker Prices Decline

  • Rotterdam and Singapore see weekly LNG bunker price drops.
  • European market eyes potential gas supply deals amid uncertainty.
  • Asian demand dips as countries reach winter stock levels.

LNG bunker prices in Rotterdam and Singapore have dropped over the past week due to anticipated European gas deals and seasonal reductions in Asian demand, reports Engine.

Rotterdam Price Drop

Rotterdam’s LNG bunker price fell by $37/mt, bringing it to $766/mt. This price trend aligns with movements in the NYMEX...

https://mfame.guru/rotterdam-singapore-lng-bunker-prices-decline/

Οι προκλήσεις και οι προοπτικές των πράσινων καυσίμων

Ισχυρές παραμένουν οι προκλήσεις αλλά και οι ευκαιρίες για τα πράσινα ναυτιλιακά καύσιμα.
Οι προκλήσεις αφορούν τεχνικά θέματα και ασφάλεια, αλλά φυσικά και υποδομές παραγωγής και διάθεσης των νέων καυσίμων.…

Οι προκλήσεις και οι προοπτικές των πράσινων καυσίμωνΗ ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

https://www.naftemporiki.gr/maritime/1816144/oi-prokliseis-kai-oi-prooptikes-ton-prasinon-kaysimon/

East Med LNG Prices Drop Amid Weak Demand

  • East Med LNG prices have weakened due to lower demand and competitive pipeline gas.
  • High storage levels and mild weather add bearish pressure to LNG prices.
  • Shipping length and low freight rates contribute to LNG price discounts in East Med.

East Mediterranean LNG prices have dropped against European levels. Weak demand, coupled with cheap shipping, has softened premiums, according to industry sources, reports SP Global.

East Med Prices Dip Below Dutch TTF Gas Hub

On Oct. 25, Platts assessed...

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