Tankers

Crude, product, chemical and gas tonnage: VLCC and Suezmax voyage earnings, MR clean product arbitrage, LNG and LPG carrier demand and bunker cost exposure.

Barges navigating a river with low water levels, symbolizing logistical challenges.

Product Tankers

European Gasoline Market Faces Tightness Amid Rhine Logistics Crisis

The European physical gasoline market experienced significant prompt tightness and backwardation in August 2026, driven by a structural deficit of high-octane blending components and severe logistical bottlenecks on the Rhine River.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

A large oil tanker at sea, possibly near a port or terminal.

Tanker Shipping

Alkagesta Reports Record H1 2026 Results with Increased Trading Volumes

Alkagesta's first-half 2026 results show record revenue and a significant increase in trading volumes, with key developments in aviation fuel, crude oil transactions, and expanded storage capacity.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

An LNG carrier at sea, potentially involved in a ship-to-ship transfer operation.

LNG & LPG Carriers

Qatar and UAE Employ Rare LNG Ship Transfers Amid Hormuz Crisis

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly used unusual ship-to-ship transfers for LNG cargoes outside the Strait of Hormuz, a measure taken as the crisis in the region continues to affect shipping.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read