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Suez Canal Blockage Update
Arlie Sterling, President of Marsoft observes: Most shipping experts believe that the Evergreen ship now blocking the Suez Canal will...
Mar 25, 20212 min read
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OPEC's decision to hold production steady in April likely to delay tanker market recovery by a month
The last twelve months have been a rollercoaster ride for oil markets and tanker owners, and the surprises continue. Yesterday, OPEC and...
Mar 12, 20212 min read
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LNG Market Report 21Q1
LNG tanker spot rates recorded a 90% drop in the past two months -- an unusual decline even for the notoriously volatile LNGC spot...
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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SAILING INTO RECOVERY March 2nd 8.40 – 9.25 EST
15th Annual Capital Link Shipping Forum (2nd & 3rd March) Arlie Sterling recently moderated the panel discussion DRY BULK SHIPPING...
Mar 1, 20212 min read
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Capital Link Marsoft Digital Booth 2nd/3rd March 2021
Introducing Marsoft’s range of risk management support services.
Feb 25, 20211 min read
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LNG Rates Back in Accord with Marsoft Analysis
LNG spot rates have risen sharply in recent weeks, in line with our base/high case trajectories. Modern MEGI vessels have recorded spot...
Dec 16, 20201 min read
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HAUKE KITE-POWELL SEES A REBOUND IN LNG TANKER AND LPG TANKER RATES
After sliding downward for much of the first half of 2020, rates in both the LNG tanker and LPG tanker markets are set to rebound in...
Aug 21, 20201 min read
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Scrubber Rate Premium
At the start of 2020, the price differential between 0.5% Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and 3.5% heavy sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) was running...
Aug 20, 20201 min read
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LINER INDUSTRY’S MOST PROFITABLE PERFORMANCE IN SEVERAL YEARS
It took the worst global economic crisis we have seen in over a century for the liner industry to report its most profitable...
Aug 19, 20201 min read
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REBOUND IN CHINA, US ECONOMIC GROWTH
Recent reports from China and the United States confirm that economic growth has rebounded. China reported 3.2% GDP growth in Q2, up...
Jul 15, 20201 min read
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Marsoft eBriefs - Is the recent recovery in Cape Rates here to stay?
Marsoft’s July eBrief market reports are now available. These summaries for the dry bulk and tanker markets have got everything you...
Jul 12, 20203 min read
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Latest IMF Forecast for Global Macro Growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a revision to its previous economic outlook data, showing a further downward revision of...
Jun 28, 20201 min read
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MARSOFT’S TRACK RECORD FORECASTING TANKER MARKET – VLCC charter rates
Since our Q1 20 Release there have been many changes in the markets – Marsoft has therefore released a one-off Special Report for all...
Apr 9, 20201 min read
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Asia LNG price recovery, an indicator of China's rebound?
LNG prices in Asia are on the rise after reaching record lows in February amid the COVID-19 pandemic. By the 24th of March, Wuhan –...
Mar 25, 20201 min read
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Marsoft Flash Report – Tanker Market – 18 March 2020
Saudi Arabia's strategy to boost production will support tanker rates in the short-term The oil and tanker markets have experienced a...
Mar 18, 20203 min read
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The 7th International Symposium on Shipping Operations, Management and Economics
The 7th International Symposium on Shipping Operations, Management and Economics (SOME 2020) Arlie Sterling, President of Marsoft will be...
Feb 21, 20201 min read
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US-China trade deal has strong potential for LNGC tonne-mile boost
The Phase 1 trade deal between the US and China has the potential to boost LNGC tonne-mile demand. But for now, it is only potential. ...
Jan 29, 20201 min read
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Global Maritime Forum - Singapore
SINGAPORE - Arlie Sterling, President of Marsoft, the world’s largest independent maritime advisory service, was a participant at the...
Nov 6, 20191 min read
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Uncertainty still surrounding the impacy of Cosco ban on VLCC earnings
There is still uncertainty surrounding the impact of the COSCO ban on VLCC earnings. We are continuously updating our models to reflect...
Oct 31, 20191 min read
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