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06 Nov 2019

Seasonality Impacts Chemical Tanker Market

The chemical tanker earnings for the third quarter of 2019 was impacted by the usual seasonal slowdown in volumes while rates remained stable, said Odfjell Group.According to the company specializing in worldwide seaborne transportation and storage of chemicals and other specialty bulk liquids,spot rates were stable to slightly stronger on the front haul routes but strong competition and seasonally lower volumes on the back-haul routes had a negative impact on the overall market.A high share of plant turnarounds and the attacks on oil installations in Saudi Arabia disrupted feedstock for chemical plants and refineries in September, and led to a slower recovery after the summer slowdown than normal.The global chemical tanker orderbook stands at 8.3% of the current fleet.

08 May 2019

Chemical Tanker Market Improves: Odfjell

The chemical tanker market saw continued improvements into what normally is a seasonally weaker first quarter, said Odfjell Group, a company specialising in worldwide seaborne transportation and storage of chemicals and other speciality bulk liquids.Strong exports from the US and Middle East were key drivers in this quarter which also impacted other trade lanes as well. There was less supply pressure from swing tonnage during the quarter, but we experienced some increased competition especially in the Middle East towards the end of the quarter.The global core chemical tanker orderbook stands at 7% of the current fleet. The global deep-sea fleet based on vessels larger than 18,000 dwt grew by net 10 vessels in 1Q19 as 12 vessels were delivered, and 2 vessels were scrapped.

27 Aug 2015

Odfjell Reports Best Quarter Since 2008

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In what it is calling its best quarterly performance since third quarter 2008, the Odfjell Group for the second quarter of 2015 reported net results of $7 million. The group, which transports and stores bulk liquid chemicals, acids, edible oils and other special products, said it saw steady general improvement in the chemical tanker market with improved earnings in the deep-sea segment as well as in the remaining regional operations. The Odfjell chemical freight index rose 5 percent compared with the previous quarter.

26 Oct 2007

Odfjell Acquires Tank Terminal in Rotterdam

On October 22, 2007 AVR Van Gansewinkel - Bedrijven, Pernis (Holding) and Odfjell Terminals (Rotterdam) B.V. (OTR), signed a contract for the sale of AVR - Maritiem, Botlek-Rt. to Odfjell. The ownership of AVR - Maritiem will be transferred to Odfjell per January 1, 2008. The new name of the company will be Odfjell Terminals Maritiem B.V. (OTM) as from same date. The parties have agreed that the sales price will be kept confidential. Located next to OTR, one of the largest tankstorage facilities in Europe, OTM will continue to operate as a separate Business Unit within the Odfjell Group and also continue operating the Harbour Receiving Unit (HOI). The close proximity will give OTR the possibility to use and operate the extra berths.

30 Mar 2007

Odfjell Sells Two Ships

As part of Odfjell's continued fleet renewal process, two older ships have been sold. OWL Trader (12 450 dwt./built 1982) was delivered to her new owners 28 March 2007. We have also entered into an agreement to sell Bow Lady (32 225 dwt./built 1978) and expected time of delivery to new owners is medio April. These transactions give a total gain of about $3m for the Odfjell group, which will be accounted for in the second quarter of 2007.