2017 July 19

http://blogs.platts.com/2017/07/18/

Recent LOOP Sour rally evidence of persistent, global sour shortage: In the LOO

The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port received no imports of Saudi Arabian or Iraqi crudes by the halfway point of July, evidence of the global sour crude shortage and competition for those barrels that has led to rising prices for regional grades such as LOOP Sour, which has increased in value by 60...Recent LOOP Sour rally evidence of persistent, global sour shortage: In the LOO

2017 July 18

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/

North America $339.5bn chemical tanker shipping market analysis 2014-2017 & 10 year forecasts to 2027 by Reseach and Markets

The North American chemical tanker shipping market is expected to reach USD 339.5 billion by 2027. The growing chemical products exports and low chartered rates are expected to drive the market during the forecast period, Research & Markets analysis showed.North America $339.5bn chemical tanker shipping market analysis 2014-2017 & 10 year forecasts to 2027 by Reseach and Markets

2017 July 17

http://maritimeglobalnews.com/

Asia tankers-VLCC rates under pressure on oversupply

Charterers set to split VLCC cargoes if owners push rates higher. Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) are coming under pressure from a build up in ships waiting for new charters and depressed rates in smaller tanker sizes, brokers said on Friday.Asia tankers-VLCC rates under pressure on oversupply

2017 July 17

http://maritimeglobalnews.com/

Stronger rates across vessels lift Baltic Index

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Friday as rates climbed further across vessel segments.Stronger rates across vessels lift Baltic Index

2017 July 14

https://www.marinelink.com/

Grooving the way: back to the future

Anything but new, the Victaulic method of pipe-joining has been around for a long time. Armed with myriad type approvals from most IACS groups, Victaulic’s output will no doubt (and soon) form a part of your marine equipment for a long time to come.Grooving the way: back to the future

2017 July 13

https://nrf.com/media/press-releases/

US imports could hit new record high as busy merchants stock up

July and August should be two of the busiest months ever seen for imports at the nation’s major retail container ports, possibly setting a new record as merchants enter the back-to-school season and begin to stock up for the holiday season that will follow, according to the monthly Global Port...US imports could hit new record high as busy merchants stock up