Tanker newbuildings have been the main target among ship owners over the past couple of weeks. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa noted that “it was a significant week for crude oil tanker contracting, with multiple large contracts …
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Libya’s oil production and subsequent seaborne tanker trade could be heading for significant momentum moving forward. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “Libya’s oil sector is gaining renewed momentum in 2026, following a seri…
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A full ban on maritime services for Russian oil is on the cards, with the implications for the tanker market more obvious than ever. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the EU is considering a major change to its sanctions framewo…
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Seaborne iron ore exports from Brazil, the second largest iron ore exporter kept their downward trend during 2025, but even more so during the first month of 2026. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2025 was another posit…
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The tanker market has started off the year on a positive note, OPEC said in its latest monthly report. Dirty tanker spot freight rates had a strong start to the year in January, supported by geopolitical uncertainties, weather disruptions, unplanned ou…
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