This week’s analysis focuses on VLCC performance and the evolving Russian crude flows. Building on our October and November Special Editions, we have already outlined the main drivers behind the recent market surge. In the November edition, we emphasis…
Tracking VLCC freight momentum and the latest Russian flow shifts Read More »
The Houthis’ recent announcement to halt attacks on vessels transiting the Red Sea is a positive development for Suez Canal traffic. However, given their history of frequently shifting positions, the industry remains cautious about any near-term normal…
Easing Red Sea crisis might squeeze LR rates amid ballooning fleet Read More »
“We forecast balanced supply and demand growth for the crude tanker market in 2026 but a weakening in 2027 as ship deliveries increase. Unfortunately, the product tanker market is expected to continue to weaken during both years as ship deliveries hit …
Tankers: Geopolitics Again Take Centre Stage Read More »
Global trade routes are increasingly vulnerable as the world’s narrow shipping passages, known as maritime chokepoints, face mounting threats from both human-induced hazards such as conflict, piracy, and terrorism, and natural hazards driven by extreme…
Economies face $14 billion in annual losses from maritime chokepoint disruptions Read More »
The tanker market could be set for a welcome boost in 2026, should the current scenarios of crude stock building materialize. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “for over a year now, oil analysts have been warning of a looming oil…
Crude Stock Buildup Could Offer Welcome Boost in the Tanker Market in 2026 Read More »