Tankers
Scorpio Tankers advances fleet renewal with newbuilds and sales
Scorpio Tankers has committed $415.6m to four new VLCC and LR2 tankers while divesting older tonnage, continuing its fleet renewal programme.
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Capital Tankers Corp. reports strong second quarter results
Capital Tankers Corp. has posted a $92.9 million net profit for the second quarter of 2026, supported by high TCE earnings and a significant expansion of its modern tanker fleet.
Tankers
Shipping faces logistical gridlock amid Hormuz and Rhine constraints
Geopolitical tensions and record-low Rhine water levels are disrupting global shipping, with transit volumes falling and inland barge distribution facing a near-total standstill.
Tankers
Alkagesta reports 1H 2026 progress and crude oil expansion
Alkagesta has released its 1H 2026 Performance Update, highlighting a strategic entry into crude oil trading with two Suezmax cargoes and continued growth in its Singapore marine fuel distribution business.
Tankers
Trafigura completes first crude export via new Derivación pipeline
Trafigura has successfully completed its first crude oil export using the newly inaugurated Derivación pipeline in Argentina, a project designed to enhance logistical capacity from the Neuquén Basin.
Tankers
SK Oceanplant secures order for up to eight aframax tankers
South Korean shipbuilder SK Oceanplant has signed a contract for six 115,000 dwt aframax tankers with a Greek owner, including options for two additional vessels.
Tankers
VLCC owners secure firmer numbers on Middle East Gulf–China run as October stems emerge
An early start to the October loading programme gave crude tanker owners room to push rates higher on the benchmark eastbound route.
Chartering
Pool operator adds six MR tankers as product tanker trades lengthen
The additions bring the pool's medium-range fleet above 60 vessels amid continued demand for long-haul clean product voyages.
Shipowners & Fleet
Asian owner secures LNG carrier newbuilding slots for 2029 delivery
The two 174,000 cbm vessels are earmarked for long-term charter to a gas exporter, according to the owner.
Tankers
Aframax market lifted by Mediterranean and Black Sea activity
Cross-Mediterranean rates rose as a busy fixing window met a shorter list of prompt tonnage.
Shipowners & Fleet
European bank closes green loan facility to refinance dual-fuel product tanker fleet
The sustainability-linked facility carries margin adjustments tied to fleet carbon intensity performance.