LNG

Jan 22 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market have dropped in the past week by around $20,000 dollars per day. Rates were quoted at an average of between $148,000 per day and $152,0000 per day West of Suez. Spot rates of $138,000 to 142,000 were heard for the East of Suez charter market for vessels of between 155,000-165,000 cubic metres capacity, according to various brokers. One-year time charters for the most modern vessels and ships were available for around $49,000 per day.

Oct 8 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market increased over the past week by up to $6,500 per day. Rates were quoted at an average of between $64,000 per day and $66,000 per day West of Suez and at rates of between $67,5000 per day and $69,500 per day East of Suez for vessels of between 155,000-165,000 cubic metres capacity, according to various brokers.

March 12 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market have levelled off and are little changed from a week ago. Rates were again quoted at an average of between $39,000 per day and $34,000 per day West of Suez and $38,000 per day and $33,000 per day East of Suez for vessels of between 155,000-165,000 cubic metres capacity, according to various brokers. One-year time charters have dropped for vessels of between 155,000-160,000 cubic metres capacity and are now seen at around $55,000 per day.

March 5 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market have fallen again amid the global over-hang of volumes. Rates were quoted at an average of between $39,000 per day and $34,000 per day West of Suez and $38,000 per day and $33,000 per day East of Suez for vessels of between 155,000-165,000 cubic metres capacity, according to various brokers. One-year time charters for vessels of between 155,000-160,000 cubic metres capacity were seen at around $61,000 per day.

Feb 20 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market have declined yet again as abundant supply keeps the market flat. Rates were quoted at an average of between $44,000 per day to $39,000 per day West of Suez and $42,000 per day to $37,000 per day East of Suez for vessels of between 155,000-165,000 cubic metres capacity, according to various brokers. One-year time charters for vessels of between 155,000-160,000 cubic metres capacity were seen at around $67,000 per day.