A Medium and Long Term Outlook on the ARA Tank Storage Sector
01.09.2017 - NEWS

January 09, 2017 [PJK International & TankTerminals.com] – Global oil markets are changing rapidly especially for European players where competitive pressures are at the highest levels.


There are six main drivers that are likely to impact ARA oil markets in the medium and long term:

  • Climate policy & renewables
  • IMO marine fuel specification change
  • The outlook on the European refining sector
  • The US refinery and petrochemical renaissance: current status and outlook
  • Changes in the Russian / Far-East fuel oil flow
  • Oil futures forward curves: when will the contango switch to backwardation?

How these changes will influence tank storage markets in the ARA-region and how profitability will be impacted for tank terminals operating in the oil product segments are key issues deeply analyzed in the ARA Tank Terminal Market report.

Additionally, this report is a powerful instrument to develop a commercial strategy as it helps companies to:

  • Research on possible investment opportunities in the ARA region
  • Get an in-depth market analysis of ARA tank storage industry

PJK International has updated its annual report about the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) tank storage sector. Download table of contents: Outlook on the ARA tank storage market.

The ARA Tank Terminal Market report is the answer to understanding how the main drivers impact profitability of the industry.

The report also covers market dynamics, consumption/supply and future expansions; among other key questions, such as: 

  • What are historic consumption, production and trade flow volumes for gasoline, naphtha, gasoil, jetkero and fuel oil in NWE?
  • What are the medium and long term supply and demand forecasts for oil products in NWE?
  • What are the main themes that drive current and future market dynamics?
  • How will these themes impact market dynamics?
  • What are pockets of growth for the ARA tank storage market?
  • What is the current tank storage capacity in the ARA region?
  • Where are expected future expansions planned?
  • What is the competitive structure of the ARA tank terminal market?

How have storage rates evolved and what is the view on mid-term profitability?

Download table of contents: Outlook on the ARA tank storage market.

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