{
  "id": 17785739,
  "title": "LNG Shipping Market Gaining Ground",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/lng-shipping-market-gaining-ground",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-02T11:00:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/lng-shipping-market-gaining-ground/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This week saw the LNG shipping market gain ground, with the Atlantic basin tightening as a result of recent fixtures and a slight reduction in the position list. Meanwhile, the prices for the BLNG1 Australia–Japan route climbed by $6,500 to $44,800 per day. The Pacific market saw an increase in prompt vessel availability, leading to a slight strengthening, although overall supply and demand remain balanced. The BLNG2 US Gulf–Continent route increased by $500 to reach $29,800 per day, while the BLNG3 US Gulf–Japan route rose by $3,300 to $63,800 per day.\n\nIn the time charter market, rates improved across all periods, with the six-month rate climbing by $1,800 to $42,500 per day and the one-year term increasing by $2,067 to $53,867 per day. Further out, the three-year period rose by $100 to $70,600 per day.\n\nThe LPG market remained relatively subdued, with the East-West arbitrage remaining open, supporting cargo economics. The BLPG1 Ras Tanura–Chiba route settled at $257.20 per tonne, while the BLPG2 Houston–Flushing route increased by $1.17 to $174.33 per tonne. The BLPG3 Houston–Chiba route gained $3.86 to close at $313.14 per tonne, with TCE returns increasing by $767 to $184,820 per day. Overall, rates remained relatively stable, as participants awaited fresh cargo activity to provide clearer direction in the coming weeks.",
  "summary": "The LNG market strengthened this week, with increased fixing activity helping to reduce some of the available tonnage in both basins. The Atlantic market firmed following a number of fixtures and a slight drawdown in the position list, although further cargo requirements will be needed to maintain the momentum. On the BLNG1 Australia–Japan route, rates ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Atlantic basin tightens in LNG shipping market",
    "BLNG1 Australia–Japan route price rises $6,500",
    "Time charter rates improve across all periods"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}