Freight & Tankers
Oman crude transfer trade tightens VLCC supply as China stocks decline
Gulf of Oman loadings offer cheaper freight to China than West African cargoes, but tanker relays are absorbing capacity.
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US tanker sanctions relief could raise Russian freight costs, ease Hormuz supply
Shipbrokers expect any US relief to shift existing tanker capacity towards Middle East trades, with vessel standards limiting mainstream uptake.
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VLCC spot earnings hit $805,000 a day as Gulf disruption stretches fleet
Clarksons Research reports record crude tanker earnings as ship-to-ship transfers and longer voyages increase vessel requirements.
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Saudi crude rerouting could require 36-40 extra VLCCs as transfer hubs fill
Kpler analysis points to longer shuttle voyages as Gulf of Oman ship-to-ship capacity comes under pressure.
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