Asia Gears up for LNG Tanker Boom

摘要

The opening up of trade routes from North America and a new tolling model that leaves Asian LNG buyers responsible for building or chartering vessels are proving a godsend for Asian shipowners and yards. All were hurt when the global financial crisis cut demand for container ships and dry bulk carriers, and the North American shale revolution heralds a construction boom in LNG carriers, as well as floating production and import units.