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US Gulf | Tariffs, Tankers & Trends 2025
Amid ongoing volatility, here’s a comprehensive MBIEC analysis—complete with vessel‑level rate dashboards and scenario models—to project the impact of the upcoming USTR fee regime on Gulf trade and global tanker economics over the 12‑month horizon.
FD&A Department
May 313 min read


US Gulf | Tanker Analysis May 2025
Here’s a detailed MBIEC update on vessel-level rate estimates, Gulf bunker supply schedules, and a comparative model for tanker rates vs. Atlantic routes:
FD&A Department
May 312 min read


U.S. Gulf Maritime Bunker Market
MBIEC-focused outlook  on the U.S. Gulf maritime bunker market — examining bunkering, oil tankers, dry bulk, and offshore support vessels...
FD&A Department
May 313 min read


Guidelines for Establishing a Bunker Trading Entity in the USA
This guideline is tailored to establishing a new bunker trading company in the USA, especially with a foreign parent company. Bunker trading has specific legal, tax, compliance, and maritime layers, so the checklist here focuses on what matters most in fuel trading, shipping, and international payments.

Michael Bergendorff
Apr 296 min read


2024 Annual Report Summary; Oil, Gas & Shipping
The Annual Report Summary of the market from April 1st 2024 to March 31st 2025. 1. 📈 Global Oil & Gas Market Developments Supply &...
FD&A Department
Apr 14 min read


Q1 2025 Maritime Oil & Gas Summary
MBIEC-style Oil & Gas Report for Q1 2025 (January–March 2025), focusing on maritime trade lanes, security disruptions, regulation, and industry adaptation:
FD&A Department
Apr 14 min read


Q4 2024 Maritime Oil & Gas Summary
MBIEC‑style Oil & Gas Report for Q4 2024 (October–December), consolidating key maritime trade lane developments, regulatory momentum, and industry adaptations:
FD&A Department
Jan 23 min read


Maritime Oil & Gas Summary September 2024
MBIEC‑style Oil & Gas Report for September 1–30, 2024, focusing on maritime trade lanes, conflict-driven disruptions, regulatory advances, and industry resilience:
FD&A Department
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Maritime Oil & Gas Summary August 2024
Maritime Oil & Gas Summary August 2024
FD&A Department
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Maritime Oil & Gas Report for July 2024
MBIEC‑style Oil & Gas Report for July 1–31, 2024 , specifically highlighting maritime trade lanes, regulatory updates, and sector...
FD&A Department
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Maritime Oil & Gas Report for June 2024
MBIEC‑style Oil & Gas Report for June 1–30, 2024, with a focus on maritime trade lanes, regulatory changes, and sector responses:
FD&A Department
Jul 1, 20244 min read


Oil & Gas Report for May 2024
Here’s the MBIEC‑style Oil & Gas Report for May 2024 , spotlighting maritime disruptions, trade lane adjustments, regulatory updates, and...
FD&A Department
Jun 2, 20243 min read


April 2024 Oil & Gas Report Summary
MBIEC‑style Oil & Gas Report focused on April 1–30, 2024, with a sharp lens on maritime shipping lanes, regulatory developments, and their effects on the oil & gas–maritime nexus.
FD&A Department
May 1, 20243 min read


OPEC+ Extends Output Cuts
Discover how OPEC+ extends output cuts to stabilize the oil market amidst global economic uncertainties.

ABCAP Oil & Gas Analyst
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Barcelona Surge in LNG Bunker Demand
The Port of Barcelona, a bustling hub of maritime activity and trade, has recently unveiled remarkable insights into its evolving energy...

ABCAP Oil & Gas Analyst
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Oil Prices Waver Amidst OPEC+ Decision, Geopolitical Tensions, and Economic Concerns
In a week marked by uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, oil prices experienced a slight dip on Friday, despite the OPEC+ group's...

ABCAP Oil & Gas Analyst
Feb 2, 20242 min read


A WTI Crude Analysis of Recent Developments in the Oil Market
Stay informed on WTI Crude Analysis and recent oil market developments. Explore procurement strategies for fuel buyers in a dynamic market.

ABCAP Oil & Gas Analyst
Jan 31, 20243 min read


Low-Sulphur Diesel Exports to Europe Face Challenges
Facing challenges due to heightened security risks and freight costs, India's low-sulphur diesel exports to Europe are at a two-year low. Su

ABCAP Oil & Gas Analyst
Jan 29, 20243 min read


U.S. Crude Oil Market Analysis January 10th 2024
The first week of January 2024 has brought significant developments in the US petroleum market, as reflected in the latest weekly...

ABCAP Oil & Gas Analyst
Jan 10, 20242 min read


New Build Vessel Orders: Top Choice for Alternative Fuels in 2023
2023 witnessed a significant shift in the choices made for ship orders with alternative fuels. While oil-based bunkers retained their...

ABCAP Oil & Gas Analyst
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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