03
Nov
Spotlight on US-China relations – Week 44 2025
Since the recent US presidential election, relations between the US and China have been at
13
Oct
Chinese port fees: Bracing for the impact of escalating US/China trade tensions – Week 41 2025
On 14 October, China’s special port service fee takes effect on U.S.-related vessels (built, flagged,
22
Sep
China’s propylene demand growth outpaces NGLS’s expectations for 2025 – Week 38 2025
For the propane market, one of the key indicators in recent years has been the
15
Sep
USTR Fees: Implications for the VLGC Market – Week 37 2025
On 14 October, USTR Section 301 port-entry fees take effect on Chinese-owned/operated and Chinese-built vessels.
21
Jul
VLGC freight market outlook: volatility driven by geopolitics, fundamentals set to strengthen – Week 29 2025
VLGC freight markets were marked by significant volatility in the first half of 2025, with
30
Jun
Navigating US-China ethane licensing challenges – Week 26 2025
After the announcement in May that, effective 23 May 2025, U.S. exporters would need a
02
Jun
Another blow to US-China trade announced – Week 22 2025
Already this year, we have seen a turbulent market in terms of market adjustments to
19
May
Overview of the impact of 10% import tariffs for US to China volume – Week 20 2025
Further tariff announcements last week between the US and China provided some optimism in the
12
May
The ever‑evolving effects of the US/China trade affair – Week 19 2025
The announcement flow of U.S.–China trade updates continues to be intense. As the market has
05
May
A closer look at Chinese petrochemical imports – Week 18 2025
Analysis of LPG imports into major terminal hubs in China which are linked to petrochemical