Never say never: Frontline’s Barstad not ruling out Euronav deal in future
But CEO says combination is firmly off the table for now amid arbitration
Tankers
Colleagues ‘shattered’ as well-loved broker and family man Chris Vasilas dies at 63
Representing European Product Carriers in the US for more than three decades, shipping professional is remembered as a friend to colleagues and for business acumen
New VLCCs a nuisance for clean tankers but small orderbook limits impact, BRS says
Big tankers lifting product cargoes is now back in vogue, according to broker
International Seaways reports best-ever earnings as rates climb
Tanker owner says China and Russia impacts set to continue earnings momentum
Japan’s NS United and Iino Lines appoint new presidents
Changing of the guard at Japanese giants
‘Massive’ uptick in VLCC trade from US to China in March, say Kpler
Fixtures indicate opportunistic trades by China buyers as world’s largest importer emerges from Covid shadow
Euronav’s De Stoop says Saverys family may regret its decision to take CMB private
Tanker executive says major shareholder’s diversification strategy is not suitable for a listed company
VLCC shock: rates heading for boom-and-bust cycle — and it’s bust first
Boom could be some way off as tonnage imbalance threatens recovery, BRS says
Atlas cashes in on yet another pair of aframax newbuildings
Greek company is believed to be repeating juicy asset play, in a second deal with Libya’s GNMTC
Bimco: Tanker market set for 15-year high with China rebound
Environmental changes, Russia-related trade reshuffle and the return of China are seen as factors in the revival