Dayrates for supertankers operating on the Persian Gulf-to-China route have reportedly surpassed $500,000, indicating strong demand and high costs in the shipping market.

A second supertanker has been observed loading at Saudi Arabia’s main oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf, suggesting increased activity as the kingdom's alternative Red Sea shipping route faces threats.

The LNG market is facing uncertainty with a supertanker changing course for a better offer from Asia, highlighting potential scenarios for a market collapse before winter.

Nestlé is reportedly making progress in its strategic turnaround, focusing on divesting less dynamic brands in favor of more vibrant consumer goods.

A Danish shipyard on the island of Fyn is facing criticism for servicing Russian vessels, including a supertanker carrying liquefied gas from Siberia, making it the only shipyard in Europe still doing so.

Indian sailors operating supertankers in the Strait of Hormuz recount the significant challenges and dangers they face, highlighting the personal cost of maintaining global transport systems amidst regional tensions.

A supertanker tycoon is reportedly making millions through 'shuttle runs' in the Strait of Hormuz. This strategy involves navigating the critical waterway to generate substantial profits.

Following a breakthrough in US-Iran relations, Iranian oil exports have surged with seven supertankers sailing after a blockade was lifted. Despite this, the energy sector is anticipated to face a long recovery period.

Following a recently signed US-Iran agreement, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that military action remains an option if Iran fails to meet its obligations. Internally, the agreement has been met with silence from Khamenei and dissatisfaction from hardliners. Concurrently, shipping traffic has resumed through the Strait of Hormuz, with several supertankers traversing the critical waterway.

Orders for giant oil supertankers have reached an unprecedented level, eclipsing the previous record set in 2008.

Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has significantly slowed to a crawl following the departure of supertankers from the critical shipping lane.

A supertanker laden with crude oil from Iraq has exited the Persian Gulf, an event occurring as international talks continue.

Three supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude oil bound for China and South Korea are attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz after Iran tightened its controls in the area.

A Chinese supertanker has reportedly breached the Strait of Hormuz blockade, coinciding with an increase in oil transfers by the UAE.

An Iraqi supertanker has pulled back from a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. This development follows tensions in the critical shipping lane.

The revelation of the Sinokor-Navios agreement confirms that the "sweeping" of available tonnage in the VLCC market has not stopped but continues methodically, with Navios Maritime Partners, controlled by Angeliki Frangou, selling two supertankers.

A supertanker successfully navigated and crossed the Strait of Hormuz. This passage marks a notable transit through the critical maritime chokepoint.

A US-sanctioned supertanker carrying Iranian oil has reportedly halted its transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

The world's largest oil supertanker, operated by a Greek shipping company, reportedly traversed the Strait of Hormuz with its transponder switched off, now heading towards China.

Tehran warns UAE to evacuate major ports as Hormuz shipping crisis deepens  The Observer

The crisis in the Persian Gulf is beginning to create a new, less visible but critical problem for the global oil market: there are no longer enough tankers to load the...

Spot freight rates for supertankers (VLCCs) are breaking period records, with China identified as the primary driving force behind the surge.

Supertanker Rates Hit Six-Year High: Here's What Driving It Global very large crude carrier (VLCC) rates have jumped to six-year highs due to two recent catalysts: first, a growing war-risk premium tied to the possibility of a US-Iran conflict, and second, ongoing consolidation in fleet ownership that is tightening vessel availability. Let's begin by noting that war-risk insurance premiums are rapidly being priced into VLCC tanker rates. The Strait of Hormuz has once again c...

Approaching a VLCC supertanker at a US terminal could cost from $2.7 million to $68 million, according to the plan for new port fees... Prohibitive for commercial flows.

Supertankers are reportedly disabling their tracking systems for extended periods to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab strait, a tactic aimed at obscuring their movements.

A commentary piece argues that while Nestlé has made improvements in adapting to new consumer realities, such as selling off mineral water brands, the company's overall pace of transformation remains too slow.

Greek shipowner Nikos Tsakos announced he named two new supertankers after basketball teams, using the occasion to advocate for a stronger Greek flag presence across Greek-owned shipping.

Three fully laden India-linked supertankers have re-emerged in the Gulf of Oman, adding to increased reports of traffic moving both ways across the northern and southern routes of the Strait of…

Iran's state television has stated that passage through the Strait of Hormuz still requires coordination with Tehran, following reports of Saudi-flagged supertankers transiting the strait.

U.S. forces have seized a sanctioned supertanker in a high-seas operation, aligning with Washington's blockade on Iran's sea trade following recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and multiple U.S. interdictions.

An analysis explores how the deployment of an Iraqi supertanker could influence global oil supply and potentially alleviate high gas prices for consumers.

A supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi crude is set to arrive in Japan early next week, marking the first such cargo to clear the Strait of Hormuz since the war began.

Three fully laden supertankers, including two Chinese vessels, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting a possible easing of tensions and opening of the vital waterway to more shipping traffic.

Matt Brittin has begun his tenure as the new Director General of the BBC, emphasizing 'velocity' while facing significant challenges including staff cuts, culture wars, and the spread of fake news.

Several oil supertankers have reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz with their transponders switched off, engaging in 'dark transits.' This practice is occurring amidst heightened tensions and the ongoing Iran war, likely as a measure to avoid detection.

An Iranian supertanker, reportedly carrying $220 million worth of oil, has successfully evaded a US blockade, according to a tracker.

A Japanese-linked supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil, loaded from Saudi Arabia, may have exited the Strait of Hormuz, marking a potential first during the ongoing conflict.

A Japanese crude supertanker has attempted to exit the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant event in the context of the ongoing conflict.

Supertankers Build Up in Red Sea as Saudi Races to Bypass Hormuz  Bloomberg.com

VLCC supertanker freight rates are at historic levels - Ships stranded in the Persian Sea with insurers withdrawing cover for transits from the region The post War in the Middle East: How freight…

Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) saw its stock rise, benefiting from a record surge in supertanker shipping rates.

Global oil and gas shipping rates soared, with supertanker costs in the Middle East hitting all-time highs, as the US-Iran conflict intensified after Tehran targeted ships passing through the Strait…

Huge Supertanker Bet Keeps Growing With US Gulf Locked Up  Bloomberg.com

The world’s largest charterers have launched a “rally” to secure free tonnage for the 300,000-ton supertankers that carry 2 million barrels of crude. Supertankers break the 200,000 per day barrier – Greek shipowners lead the way - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

Oil Futures Gain on Rising Fears of U.S.-Iran Conflict  The Wall Street Journal

Supertankers are increasingly 'going dark' for extended periods to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb strait, intensifying tactics previously used during the earlier stages of the Iran war.

ADNOC has purchased five supertankers, a move seen as a response to the tightening shipping conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Two Chinese supertankers, carrying a combined 4 million barrels of Saudi Arabian oil, successfully exited the Red Sea via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, apparently circumventing the Houthis' blockade.

Three crude supertankers have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.

A private Korean shipping magnate has reportedly built a supertanker empire and earned millions by conducting secret oil shuttle runs through the risky Strait of Hormuz for the UAE.

The cost to hire supertankers for crude oil transport from Saudi Arabia to China has sharply reversed, nearly halving as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz normalizes.

Over 8 million barrels of crude oil exited the disputed Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, with five out of 40 waiting supertankers successfully passing through the strait.

Following the cease-fire agreement between Washington and Tehran, three Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying six million barrels of crude oil have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a resumption of shipping after the recent conflict.

Orders for supertankers have surpassed the record set in 2008, indicating a boom in the shipping industry. This surge is primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, impacting global oil transportation.

The first oil supertanker in nearly a month has moored at Iran's Kharg Island, raising questions about a potential crack in the American blockade or if it is merely an isolated exception.

Two additional oil supertankers have exited the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to an increase in global oil flows. This movement is expected to help push up oil supplies.

A supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi crude is set to arrive in Japan early next week, marking the first such cargo to clear the Strait of Hormuz since the war began, signaling a resumption of crude shipments through the critical waterway.

Global oil prices fell by nearly 6% following the passage of two supertankers through the Strait of Hormuz, effectively breaking a blockade. This development eased concerns about supply disruptions, leading to a significant drop in crude futures.

A supertanker carrying Iraqi oil is now en route to Vietnam following a delay caused by a US blockade, resolving a significant shipping issue.

Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly increasing as a greater number of supertankers exit the critical waterway. This indicates a rise in crude oil shipments from the region.

Vietnam’s state oil company urged the US to let a supertanker pass through an American naval blockade outside the Persian Gulf, saying the shipment is critical to the Asian country’s economy. The…

Navios Maritime Partners has sold two VLCC supertankers to Sinokor, confirming continued methodical absorption of available tonnage in the VLCC market.

Japanese supertanker appears to transit Strait of Hormuz Nikkei Asia

US-sanctioned supertankers linked to Iran have reportedly found new routes to enter the Persian Gulf, effectively circumventing existing blockades. This development indicates ongoing efforts to maintain oil flow despite international sanctions.

A supertanker transporting Iraqi oil has reportedly crossed the Strait of Hormuz with its signal turned off, raising concerns about maritime transparency.

Supertankeri s kapacitetom većim od 2 milijuna barela nafte skreću prema saudijskoj luci Janbu na obali Crvenog mora. To je druga najveća saudijska luka nakon Džede.

Četiri odvojena supertankera, svaki sa po dva miliona barela nafte i pod upravom iranske tankerske grupe NITC - koja je pod sankcijama i povezana sa elitnom Revolucionarnom gardom Irana - stigla su u…

The supertanker market is reportedly heating up, with a 'war premium' once again influencing prices and market dynamics.

Daily rates for supertankers have surpassed $200,000, driven by a global scramble for available tonnage, with Greek shipowners playing a prominent role in the market.

A Huge Bet on Supertankers Reverberates Through the Oil Market  Bloomberg.com