US losing leverage in Iran war as tanker rates slide
Cass Technava argues even allies may be willing to play ball with Tehran to protect their economies
Tankers
Tankers International snares Cido Shipping newbuilding for suezmax pool
Vessel numbers appear static since kick-off four months ago
Greek owner agrees deal with US to get blocked VLCC out of Hormuz
Eastern Mediterranean tanker had been prevented from delivering Iraqi oil to Vietnam
New Columbia leaders land management deal with Chinese lessor
Schoeller company says Zhejiang Seaport Financial Leasing has three aframaxes under construction
Greek owner Horizon Tankers linked to Torm resale deal
Brokers report two MR product tankers going to Danish buyer for $51m each
US IPO optional rather than necessary for Tor Olav Troim’s Bruton, Clarksons says
Frode Morkedal believes financing move could remove the need for new share sale
Asyad Shipping gets hands on new VLCCs early in strong market
First tanker is delivered ahead of schedule, and three more ships are due to arrive early
UAE speeds up work on second pipeline to boost tanker loadings outside Strait of Hormuz
West-East Pipeline project should be ready next year
Wavelength podcast: Trump and Xi talk Strait and Intertanko puts pressure on
Plus, China’s five-year plan could hurt shipping more than people think, and Oceanbird has wings
Shipowner body Intertanko plots route through perilous Strait of Hormuz
Safe navigation plan, set for release this week, requires cut in Middle East tensions