Sanctions spark short-term bullishness for VLCCs
Last week’s US sanctions on two Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation subsidiaries triggered the current strength in very large crude carrier rates as vessel supply tightens. However, analysts believe the spike may be short-lived once the vessels are out of trading operations
Very large crude carriers could benefit from replacement demand, although the recent spike in freight rates may melt away in the longer term
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