LNG and LPG
Gain a complete view of the LNG and LPG spot freight markets via the Baltic Exchange. This growing service now covers six routes and are assessed by a panel of independent shipbrokers.
Click here to explore an interactive map of all our routes and to read the individual route descriptions.
- LPG data available since 2002
- LNG (marine fuel) assessments launched 2019
- LNG (LNG fuel) assessments launched 2021
- $/day & $/ton assessments
- Based on assessments by leading shipbrokers
LNG
BLNG1(g) Australia to Japan RV 160000 cbm
BLNG2(g) US Gulf to Continent RV 160000 cbm
BLNG3(g) US Gulf to Japan RV 160000 cbm
LPG
BLPG1 Middle East Gulf to Japan
BLGP2 US Gulf to Continent
BLGP3 US Gulf to Japan
Baltic LPG Index (BLPG): Average (BLPG1-TCE)*0.1
OPEX
A quarterly index tracking the daily vessel operating costs for LNG and LPG vessels.
The Baltic Operating Costs Index – Gas (GOPEX) is calculated using crewing, technical and insurance costs. Published quarterly, the assessment is based on assessments by leading third party ship managers.
A five-year old dry dock cost, amortised over five years, is published separately.