Americas VLCC rates spike to record highs on bullish fundamentals

hellenicshippingnews... · Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide · 2026-09-07

Very Large Crude Carrier rates out of the US Gulf Coast hit record highs on Sept. 4 as a tight tonnage list in the Atlantic Basin, coupled with firmer VLCC rates in other global markets, bolstered bullish sentiment. With increased volatility stemming from ongoing risks and uncertainty surrounding transits through the Strait of Hormuz, charterers ...

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