LNG tanker count to surpass VLCCs by 2026, says Clarksons
LNG carriers under construction make up about a quarter of the world’s fleet capacity, Clarksons said. This fleet building drive is supported by expansion in global LNG trade, in both volume and tonne mile terms
Some $17bn of newbuilding orders have been placed for LNG tankers since the start of 2018, driven by trade expansion and high day rates, said Steve Gordon of Clarksons