Broker says shift in Asian oil demand a key factor that could impact demand for larger tankers
Poten warns of VLCC ordering surge with shifting oil demand dynamics in Asia Read More »
Lars Barstad says crude carrier companies should not be competing against each other, as charterers play their cards well
Tanker owners are their own worst enemy in VLCC rate ‘grind’, Frontline boss says Read More »
Mounting campaign by G7 powers likely to hit Urals trade but leave Far East unaffected, says Vortexa
Sanctions heap pressure on Urals-hauling shadow fleet Read More »
The largest tankers are only slightly ahead of where they started February, despite rates topping $80,000 per day during the month
VLCC rates fall back to earth to kick off March after big rally Read More »
But Frontline boss has been too busy integrating new Euronav ships to focus on newbuildings
There’s a catch as owners compete to ‘get feet wet’ on VLCC orders, Lars Barstad says Read More »