Liquified Petroleum Gas Brokerage

There are few global markets that have undergone as much change in recent years as liquified petroleum gas (LPG). Enormous growth in supply volumes from the Africa, North America and the Middle East and other regions has altered the traditional global trade routes and is leading to a transformation of the global petrochemicals sector

The global market for liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is experiencing significant growth, with trade volumes anticipated to rise by almost 7% annually until 2020. There is a record number of supply projects currently in the pipeline, which is facilitating opportunities for spot and short-term trading alongside the traditional long-term contracts that have historically defined the industry.

The continuous enhancement of shale resources in North America has prompted a remarkable increase in the production of natural gas liquids (NGL). Notably, the growing availability of ethane and propane has converted the US petrochemicals sector from a declining industry into one of the most energetic segments of the global chemicals sector.


Our liquified petroleum gas brokers are active throughout all vessel segments from VLGCs to smaller semi-refrigerated vessels as well as in the purchase and sale of LPG worldwide. Our team of professionals canvasses the market constantly and provides clients with global intelligence on transportation of liquified petroleum gas. We arrange spot and term charters and develop contracts of affreightment to suit clients’ specific requirements. In addition, we are active in the sale and purchase of liquified petroleum gas carriers.


Every issue of LPG in World Markets includes:

We have assembled a very robust and experienced team of LPG and natural gas advisors, Auchintoul is ideally suited to provide a wide range of services to participants in the natural gas industry. We provide advice across the entire value chain; from gas supply, pipelines and liquefaction plants to shipping, terminals, trading and gas marketing.

  •   LPG contract and spot prices
  •   LPG spot transactions
  •   LPG shipping fixtures and trends
  •   Monthly LPG export and import volumes for the major producing and consuming regions
  •   Industry developments and trends