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LNG Shipping: Market Outlook Briefing


Join us on Wed, 23 July 2025 for a free webinar briefing, summarising our latest research on the LNG shipping market.

 

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Navin Kumar

Navin Kumar


Aman Sud

Aman Sud


Pratiksha Negi

Pratiksha Negi

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Latest opinion: 15 Sep 2025

Recovery in China’s LPG imports: Can the rebound fuel robust growth in 2H25?

China’s LPG market has been on a rollercoaster ride this year, caught between tariff wars, volatile petchem margins and shifting supply patterns. Following the lows in June, the country’s LPG imports began to recover in July.

 

29 Aug 2025: US-made LNGCs—a mere dream or a possible future shift?

The recent discussion and possibilities of revitalising the US shipbuilding industry amid the USTR proposition raise several questions, especially about the feasibility of building an LNG carrier in the US.

 

31 Jul 2025: Will there be enough LNGCs by 2030?

LNG shipping is undergoing a rapid fleet expansion, with a stacked delivery schedule extending until 2027. The fleet growth will keep shipping rates under pressure in 2025-26, with rebalancing likely from 20

 

30 Jul 2025: Under strain but holding course: MGCs in a shifting LPG landscape

Since early 2025, MGC shipping rates have diverged from the VLGC market and show a negative correlation, not seen in LPG shipping since the 2015 market collapse. We unpack the reasons for the downturn.

 

A watchful eye on both the LPG and LNG shipping sectors

Our gases shipping practice is highly respected in the industry and is regularly followed and referenced in both industry and mainstream media. The team is responsible for maintaining extensive information resources and conducting weekly, monthly and annual analysis on the sector and assessing the impact of macroeconomic as well as regulatory and environmental change on the sector. 

In addition to detailed market analysis and rigorous forecasting, we offer market leading analysis of both LPG and LNG shipping markets, covering all the principle vessel categories, as well as appraisals of shipping finances, including pricing, operating costs, vessel values and investment returns. We challenge conventional wisdom through our deep understanding of the trade dynamics driving demand for different vessel types in all corners of the world.

Our consultants typically provide commercial due diligence for investors and lenders and market entry strategies, including financial analysis, to shipowners and operators. Meanwhile, our team of financial research specialists provides actionable insight on the leading LPG and LNG shipowners. 

An elite and diverse group of industry stakeholders from shipowners, to charterers, port authorities, investors and financial intermediaries rely on our range of weekly, monthly and annual market research, sector expertise and commercial experience to help inform decisions, reduce costs and drive performance improvement.

Key Contacts

Navin Kumar

Navin Kumar


Aman Sud

Aman Sud


Pratiksha Negi

Pratiksha Negi

Key Contacts

Navin Kumar

Navin Kumar


Aman Sud

Aman Sud


Pratiksha Negi

Pratiksha Negi

Latest Updates

Recovery in China’s LPG imports: Can the rebound fuel robust growth in 2H25?

Recovery in China’s LPG imports: Can the rebound fuel robust growth in 2H25?


US-made LNGCs—a mere dream or a possible future shift?

US-made LNGCs—a mere dream or a possible future shift?


First EU ETS shipping payment due 30 Sept

First EU ETS shipping payment due 30 Sept

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Advisory services for the gas shipping sector

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