small tankers asia 2006 (STA06)
Venue: Singapore
Event Date/Time: Dec 07, 2006 | End Date/Time: Dec 08, 2006 |
Registration Date: Dec 07, 2006 |
Description
Topics for discussion:
*New Trade Possibilities-What alternative products are there to carry and what are their trade routes? Is domestic transportation still legally and practically possible?
*Ship Conversion / Modifications-It's still not too late to do so! A step-by-step guide for the non-technically inclined
*Replacing with Suitable Tonnage-Systematic approach to ensure a suitable ship is acquired for the Chemical, Veg-oil and/or CPP trade
*Fleet Renewal-Financing Chemical and/or Product Tanker acquisitions
*Case-Study-How are chemical traders preparing for a possible shortage of tonnage supply?
*Case-Study-How are palm oil traders preparing for a possible shortage of tonnage supply?
*Securing Tonnage in a Tight Market-Is there more to it than just freight rates? Insight into a shipowner's psyche
*Market Outlook-Chemical & Product Tanker freight market outlook. Correlation between the Chemical and Product Tanker market in the past, present and moving forward into year 2007
*Rising Freight Costs-A look at some feasible solutions
*Case-Study-Alternative financing options: Sale & leasebacks and off-balance sheet financing
*Case-Study-What to do with your existing tonnage? A major ship owner-operator shares his experience
*Case-Study-Ship conversion: The practicality of such an exercise from a cost-benefit standpoint
*Different Points of View-Is there going to be enough tonnage to support demand: Tonnage forecast, supply & demand
*Panel Discussion-Is there going to be enough tonnage to support demand?
*Freight Derivatives-A possible alternative to rising freight costs
*Biodiesel Movement-An opportunity for traders and shipowners? A look into actual movements in quantity
*New Financing Sources-Are Shipping Trusts the way to go or do we stick to traditional loans or sale & leasebacks?
*Bunker Hedging-Possibilities for small tanker owners/operators
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Restrictions
Trade Only