China’s demand for long-haul energy shipping will decrease, Danish Ship Finance says
- In recent years, China has been importing more gas and crude from Russia via inland pipelines and shorter shipping routes
- Because of Beijing’s push for more renewables, Chinese demand for imported fossil fuels started to fall
- Different sourcing patterns have created more appetite for smaller vessels with shorter hauls
The change in China’s shipping pattern is expected to continue as Beijing seeks to replace fossil fuels with a mix of renewable energy within the next 10 years
