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.

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

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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