Erik Broekhuizen is the manager of marine research and consulting at Poten & Partners.

Is the Tanker Orderbook Getting Too High?

Published Nov 9, 2025 1:37 PM by Erik Broekhuizen / Poten & Partners

Posted in: Government

The tanker market has been on a roll in the last few months due to a combination of factors. Increased sanctions (enforcement),...

USTR and Chinese Retaliation Take Center Stage

Published Oct 13, 2025 3:42 PM by Erik Broekhuizen / Poten & Partners

Posted in: Government

  On Tuesday, October 14, the port fees targeting the Chinese maritime sector will go into effect. The Office of the Unite...

Published Jun 15, 2025 8:18 PM by Erik Broekhuizen / Poten & Partners

Posted in: Shipping

  In the early hours of Friday, June 13, Israel launched several waves of airstrikes on Iran, targeting command-and-contro...