Cheniere

China has halted imports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S. as the global trade war intensifies.

Europe faced a potentially disastrous energy shortage after war broke out. LNG shipping played a vital role in limiting the fallout.

Ship-position data shows a fleet of LNG carriers en route to Europe amid scramble to bolster energy supply.

LNG shipping rates are being driven by seasonal issues. Box shipping rates are behaving counter-seasonally.

There are some positive signs for shipping rates, but overall, disappointment prevails.