Matthew Rajendra
Senior reporter, APAC
Matthew Rajendra is a senior reporter based in Singapore, covering developments across multiple maritime sectors, but his focus is on tanker, dry cargo and gas segments in Asia-Pacific. He has been closely tracking developments in India’s maritime sector, bunker markets, issues on the Red Sea and, more recently, the chaos in the Strait of Hormuz.
Matthew joined Lloyd’s List from Argus Media where he worked as a senior reporter covering South Asia and the Middle East polymer markets, before taking on the role of business development manager, Chemicals, Asia and Middle East.
Before graduating with a degree in economics from Singapore Management University, Matthew combined his studies with interning and freelancing as a producer at business news network CNBC.
Latest From Matthew Rajendra
Hormuz conflict continues as Iran retaliates and US forces board vessel amid blockade
Renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz are set to keep transits at bay as the IEA chief warns global crude supplies remain at risk if the situation does not improve
Asia armed robberies decline but Hormuz turmoil raises regional risk
Marine incidents in the first half of the year fell by 65% compared to the same period a year ago because of stronger deterrence from law enforcement
India warns shipowners: keep seafarers out of Hormuz
India has directed ship owners, ship managers and recruitment agencies to stop deploying the country’s seafarers on vessels going through the Strait of Hormuz, but adherence by shadow fleet operators could be a challenge, given their tendency to flout conventional practices
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But challenges remain, with more needed to make US yards attractive enough to compete with South Korea, China and Japan
Asia armed robberies decline but Hormuz turmoil raises regional risk
The Hormuz crisis could also pose a significant distraction for authorities and defence firms, leaving surveillance gaps elsewhere
Tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz plunge as Iran attack kills crew member
Iranian missile strike kills crew member and US reinstates blockade as Strait of Hormuz tanker transits nearly halve, signalling deeper crisis ahead