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.
28
Jul
US ethylene production & ethane consumption up in first half of 2025 – Week 30 2025
Although final figures are not yet out, it appears that US ethylene capacity utilisation has
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
09
Jun
How much can US NGL production be affected by associated vs non-associated gas output? – Week 23 2025
Ongoing market uncertainty over global crude oil versus natural gas demand is creating complex dynamics
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
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
28
Apr
USTR fees on Chinese vessels: Limited LPG market impact – Week 17 2025
Earlier this year, the US government initially proposed potential levies of up to $1.5 million
14
Apr
Uncertainty remains the only constant – Week 15 2025
Last week, the US president announced a set of tariffs on imports into the US
07
Apr
Tariffs bring a whole new complexity to the market – Week 14 2025
Last week, President Trump announced tariffs for a range of countries importing certain products into