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Faster Ballast, Slower Laden: VLCC Supply Signals Diverge
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This week’s Tanker Market Monitor examines differences in VLCC sailing speeds, regional vessel supply, and freight earnings. In the Arabian Gulf, ballast vessels are increasing speed while laden ships are reducing speed, with no clear improvement in overall voyage turnaround.
Earlier coverage
Earlier coverage on GreyNews
- Tanker Rates Are Up, But So Is Ships’ SupplyOct 15, 2026 · Hellenic Shipping News
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