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Global Spot Dirty Tankers’ Fixtures Declined 16% In 2020

Global spot dirty tankers’ fixtures declined 16% year on year to 8,101 in 2020 but Unipec, Shell and Vitol have retained their positions as the top three charterers, according to data collated by global shipping brokerage and consultancy, Poten and Partners, says an article published in S&P GLOBAL.

Estimations About Dirty Tankers

Unipec had an estimated 966 dirty tankers spot fixtures in 2020, or an 18% share in the total number of cargoes, followed by Shell and Vitol, which had 478 and 417...

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LNG Carrier Spot Market Remains Stagnant With No Signs of Development

According to an article published in Seatrade-Maritime News, the long talked about LNG carrier spot market is unlikely to see further development according to senior executives from ABS and Poten & Partners.

Surge in newbuilding orders

A surge in speculative newbuilding orders, mainly by new owners to the sector, combined with vessels contracted for liquefaction projects that were delayed, raised the potential for a real spot market LNG tankers, however, long term contracts are expected to remain...

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