LNG

摘要

Drewry expects LNG shipping rates to weaken in January with reduced inter-basin trade. Meanwhile, most vessels are positioned for Europe, while spot deliveries to Asia will remain low due to adequate supply in most countries and the impending Lunar New Year holidays. The year 2021 was peculiar for LNG shipping, starting with colder temperatures that led to inventory drawdown in Europe and Asia along with spikes in LNG spot prices and shipping rates. One could easily mistake 2021 summer figures to be that of peak winter as restocking demand in the two continents and drought in Brazil kept LNG buying activity high, making the prices volatile.