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
US LPG exports hit new highs in May but June freight rates dip on narrowing arbitrages
Continued routing around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid Panama Canal congestions has caused shortages in vessel availability with longer turnaround times
Fujairah VLSFO prices hit four-year high as renewed Hormuz uncertainty challenges restocking
Reduced run rates at refineries in the gulf will add to supply constraints as the conflict shows few signs of resolution
Tanker tonne-miles unlikely to recover before 2027-poised Hormuz normalisation
Middle East Gulf crude oil production will need to recover before tankers can be laden at pre-war rates. This will optimistically push full normalisation to January 2027 if a peace agreement is reached this month
India’s crude flows hold steady as Russia and UAE offset Red Sea risks
Total imports have fallen since the crisis began. A fourth US waiver on Russian crude oil would mitigate any additional supply disruptions to a tightening crude oil market
Hormuz sinks Chinese tanker tonne-mile demand to 10-year low, but restocking lies ahead
Beijing’s foresight to shield itself from turbulent geopolitical risks has allowed China to reduce its crude import dependence, as shipping continues to grapple with the crisis in Hormuz
Iranian crude exports collapse under US naval blockade
Signs point to the US Naval blockade being effective in curbing exports of Iranian crude oil with only a trickle making its way to China in May as the crisis approaches the 100-day mark