Peter Guo
Based in Hong Kong, Peter joined us in 2026 as a reporter covering the maritime industry in Greater China.
Previously, he was an associate producer for NBC News, with a focus on US-China trade relations and regional stability in Asia.
Peter is also a certified, award-winning translator. He enjoys stand-up comedy, daydreaming and hiking in his leisure time.
Latest From Peter Guo
Cosco frees stranded tankers as Hormuz-fuelled rate surge doubles profit
Soaring tanker rates during the Hormuz crisis helped Cosco Shipping Energy more than double first-half profit
LNG freight rates stable despite transit halt in Hormuz after renewed attacks
The latest Hormuz disruption didn’t spook the LNG freight market, with analysts pointing to softer demand and seasonal weakness as downside pressure
Panama flag exodus accelerates as Washington threatens probe into Beijing’s crackdowns
The exodus, unseen in nearly two decades, is still gathering pace even as China halves detentions of Panama-flagged ships, while Washington’s threat of a probe risks broader US-China shipping tensions
EU boxship emissions fall, but Red Sea risk keeps carbon gains hostage
Europe’s containership emissions slightly improved in 2025, but Red Sea diversions continue to threaten lasting carbon gains
LNG carrier transits plunge as Iran repeats claim of control over Hormuz
Only two LNG carriers crossed the Strait of Hormuz this week, down from 13 a week earlier, as Iran repeated warnings against unapproved routes and spot rates softened
North Korea’s sanctioned fleet more active after UN watchdog goes dark
Sanctioned North Korean ships are making more port calls and suspected ship-to-ship transfers as UN monitoring fades, exposing a more entrenched sanctions evasion network