Deep Dive: Navigator Gas Recent Developments, Capital Allocation & The Petrochemical Gas Outlook

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Featuring:

Mads Peter Zacho, Chief Executive Officer, Navigator Gas (NYSE: NVGS)

Jostein Aschjem, Shipping Equity Research Analyst, DNB Carnegie

Mads Peter Zacho, CEO of Navigator Holdings, discusses with Jostein Aschjem, Shipping Equity Research Analyst at DNB Carnegie, the company's second-quarter highlights, third-quarter outlook, and market developments during Capital Link's Deep Dive webinar series. The discussion also covered various geopolitical events that impacted Navigator's operations, including port fee discussions, US-China tariff war, and export licensing restrictions. Mr. Zacho highlighted Navigator Gas's unique position as a leader in the handy-sized gas tanker segment, its diverse cargo capabilities, and the commercial synergies between its shipping fleet and terminal assets.

He emphasized the stability of Navigator's cash flows, its market leadership, and the resilience provided by its diversified portfolio, which includes both shipping and terminal operations. NVGS's strategic initiatives, which include a joint venture with Amon for ammonia vessels, fleet optimization efforts, and financial strategy, all underscore the CEO's confidence in the company's future performance and market position.

About NVGS: Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) is the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers and a global leader in the seaborne transportation services of petrochemical gases, such as ethylene and ethane, liquefied petroleum gas (“LPG”) and ammonia and owns a 50% share, through a joint venture, in an ethylene export marine terminal at Morgan’s Point, Texas on the Houston Ship Channel, USA. Navigator Gas’ fleet consists of 58 semi- or fully-refrigerated liquefied gas carriers, 27 of which are ethylene and ethane capable. The Company plays a vital role in the liquefied gas supply chain for energy companies, industrial consumers and commodity traders, with its sophisticated vessels providing an efficient and reliable ‘floating pipeline’ between the parties, connecting the world today, creating a sustainable tomorrow. Navigator Gas’ common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NVGS”.

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Deep Dive Into: MPC Container Ships & The Containers Shipping Sector

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Featuring:

Mr. Moritz Fuhrmann, Co-CEO & CFO, MPC Container Ships ASA (NO:MPCC)

Mr. August Klemp, Equity Analyst, Pareto Securities SA

In this discussion, August welcomes Moritz for a conversation focusing on the company's future vision, including plans for fleet expansion, investment strategy, and the goal of maintaining a leading position in the feeder segment while fostering strategic partnerships and ensuring long-term shareholder value. They also examine the broader market context, analyzing the impact of U.S. tariffs on the container shipping sector and MPC Container Ships’ strategic positioning. Moritz highlights the company’s conservative chartering approach and its ability to adapt to evolving trade patterns and potential regulatory changes.

About MPC: MPC Container Ships ASA (ticker code "MPCC") is a leading container tonnage provider focusing on small to mid-size container ships. Its main activity is to own and operate a portfolio of container ships serving intra-regional trade lanes on fixed-rate charters. The Company is registered and has its business office in Oslo, Norway. For more information, please visit www.mpc-container.com.

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Deep Dive Into d'Amico International Shipping S.A. & the Product Tanker Sector Outlook

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Featuring:

Mr. Carlos Balestra di Mottola, CEO - d'Amico International Shipping S.A. (DIS.MI) (OTCQX: DMCOF)

Mr. Massimo Bonisoli, CFA, Senior Equity Analyst - Equita

The discussion featured Carlos Balestra di Mottola, CEO of d'Amico International Shipping and Massimo Bonisoli, Senior Equity Analyst from Equita, who provided an overview of the company's fleet composition, financial performance, and strategic investments. Carlos discussed market dynamics and challenges, including the impact of geopolitical factors such as sanctions and trade flows, while highlighting the company's approach to market exposure and risk management. The discussion concluded with an analysis of current market conditions, trade flow disruptors, and the implications of U.S. trade fees on shipbuilding capacity and global fleet growth.

About DIS: d’Amico International Shipping S.A. is a subsidiary of d’Amico Società di Navigazione S.p.A., one of the world’s leading privately owned marine transportation companies, and operates in the product tankers sector, comprising vessels that typically carry refined petroleum products, chemical and vegetable oils. d’Amico International Shipping S.A. controls, either through ownership or charter arrangements, a modern, high-tech and double-hulled fleet, ranging from 35,000 and 51,000 deadweight tons. The Company has a history and a long tradition of family enterprise and a worldwide presence with offices in key market maritime centres (London, Dublin, Monaco, Singapore and New York). The company’s shares are listed on the Milan Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ’DIS’.

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