Has the months-long trend of shipping-related master limited partnerships (MLPs) finally met resistance with the recent turmoil in world energy and financial markets?
While this remains to be seen, it appears recently filed initial public offerings (IPOs) by companies like Navios Acquisition (crude tankers), Ocean Rig (drillships) and Costamare (containerships) all could face at least a waiting game before moving forward.
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