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
Iran ‘terrorist’ designation presents marine insurance quandary
Making payments to transit the Strait of Hormuz could land shipowners in a legal grey area, particularly given that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been designated as a terrorist organisation by several countries
Iran ‘terrorist’ designation presents quandary for marine insurers
Making payments to transit the Strait of Hormuz could land shipowners in a legal grey area, particularly given that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been designated as a terrorist organisation by several countries
Asia may see hull insurance rate hikes in second half of 2026
Performance costs will remain the main driver for pricing different shipping segments, despite rising compliance and costs
Singapore bunker imports decline as arrivals from Kuwait evaporate
Bunker fuel sales continue based on availability as supplies remain limited, with South Korean and Kuwaiti exports declining
Asian tanker flows face disruption even with favourable war outcome
Asian crude oil imports have already taken a hit from the ‘largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market’
LNG a ‘blessing in disguise’ as shipping mulls alternatives amid bunker shortage
A diverse fuel arsenal will be key for shipowners to navigate geopolitical crises that threaten energy security