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(9 articles)Bahri Reports Record Profits as Global Tanker Rates Soar
Bahri, Saudi Arabia's largest shipping company, has announced record-breaking financial results driven by exceptional tanker market conditions. This performance reflects a significant shift in global
Oil Producers Buy Tankers to Bypass Blocked Routes
Oil producers are taking direct control of tanker capacity by purchasing vessels outright rather than relying on third-party shipping services, a strategic shift driven by persistent route blockages a
Jones Act Waiver Extension Signals Sustained Fuel Supply Flexibility
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that a temporary extension of the Jones Act waiver is likely, with the existing exemption already credited with helping lower energy prices in California a
Top Tanker Shipping Companies 2026: Deadweight Rankings
This article provides a market overview ranking the leading tanker shipping companies by deadweight tonnage capacity as of 2026. The analysis reflects the global tanker fleet's structure and competiti
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Blockade Threatens 20% of Global Oil Supply
Iran's escalating actions in the Strait of Hormuz—including missile strikes on oil tankers and threats of a full blockade—pose an unprecedented threat to global energy supply chains. With approximatel
US Military Disables Iran-Bound Tanker in Blockade Enforcement
The U.S. military has escalated enforcement of its July 14 blockade of Iranian ports by disabling the Curacao-flagged tanker M/T Belma with Hellfire missiles as it attempted to transit to Iran's Kharg
Greek Shippers Profit From Russian Oil as Ukraine Escalates
Greek shipping companies have become major beneficiaries of Russia's circumvention of Western sanctions, accumulating billions in revenue by operating so-called shadow fleets that transport Russian cr
14M Barrels Crude Oil Reversal: Supply Chain Implications
A significant reversal of crude oil shipments totaling 14 million barrels represents a notable disruption in energy logistics flows, likely reflecting market dynamics, storage capacity constraints, or
Strait of Hormuz Transit Delays: Weeks-Long Disruption Ahead
The largest tanker operator in the world has signaled that transits through the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints—will face significant delays lasting weeks before