U.S. markets remain the most buoyant of all the global markets. Asia has picked up very slightly, whereas the European market, in particular the coast ...

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The U.S. market has probably been the most active of all the three main regions worldwide. Europe is slow by comparison, while Asia looks dormant. U. ...

Bulgarian lubricant manufacturer Prista Oil acquired Chevrons lubricants distribution business in the Czech Republic. Terms were not disclosed. Under ...

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Adrian Brown is away this week.

None of the regional markets looked particularly inspiring over the past week. Holidays hit Asia and Europe while the U.S. went into slow-motion. U.S ...

U.S. markets continue to look lively, particularly towards Asia. European coastal markets are depressed but the deep-sea routes are generating some bu ...

U.S. markets are more dynamic this week, especially the routes into the East. Europe has hit a slow patch, but Asia is avoiding the summer doldrums so ...

Motor oil labeling guidelines have been updated once again, this time as the result of a unanimous vote at a National Conference on Weights and Measur ...

Space is surprisingly tight in July on the majority of U.S. routes. The summer lull is still a little way off for Europe, while there have been mixed ...

The U.S. continues to generate reasonable levels of demand. Europe did not have a bad week either, and even Asia looks slightly more active. U.S. Gul ...

The U.S. Gulf is a bit busier compared to recent weeks. European demand is at about the same pace, while the Asia market is rather subdued. U.S. Gulf ...

The market out of the U.S. Gulf had a disappointing week during which little materialised. European trades were slow, as was the market within Asia. ...

The U.S. Gulf is fast becoming tight on available space in most directions. Europe also had a fairly busy week, and even Asian markets are looking a l ...

Some routes out of the U.S. Gulf have become tighter on available space, while others are reported to be quieter and seeing more open space. Europe ha ...

U.S. markets are not busy at the moment, while Europe is understandably quiet amid public holidays. Demand is still poor in Asia. U.S. Gulf of Mexico ...

In Asia, domestic markets appear to be in decline, whereas export markets are steady. Europe is exactly the reverse, with domestic trades faring bette ...

Freight rates have deteriorated on most European routes. Asia is almost balanced, while the U.S. has registered both increases and decreases, dependin ...

It has been a rather slow week in all the main markets. Nothing much has happened in the U.S. or Europe, and even Asia has been more dull than usual. ...