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Suezmax Tanker sales surge 35% amid high VLCC demand
In simple terms
A VLCC market with increased demand this year is contributing to Suezmax tanker demand. Suezmax sales activity has increased in recent months, with sales so far this year up 35%, reaching 124 sales compared to 92 sales over the same period last year.
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