Matthew Rajendra
Senior reporter, APAC
Singapore
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.
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. He is also conversant in Malay.
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. He is also conversant in Malay.
Latest From Matthew Rajendra
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Newbuilding orders will increase group’s portfolio to 50 vessels
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The port operator builds on its above-100m record from last year
Singapore port throughput and fuel sales post new highs in 2025
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Maersk records second successful Red Sea sailing amid geopolitical headwinds
No additional sailings have been announced as the carrier grapples with tariffs and evolving trade corridors in the east and west
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