As US LNG Cargoes Sail Longer Routes,Spot Charter Rates Spike

摘要

With far more US LNG cargoes making the long voyage to Asia than expected,spot LNG charter rates are set to remain high,industry sources agree.Daily rates for older steam-turbine tankers averaged $80,000 worldwide last month,versus $30,000 a year earlier,while rates for more modern tri-fuel diesel-electric vessels climbed to an average of $150,000 from $51,000.