Why VLCC Rates Are Skyrocketing After Bahri Week's Secretive Market Moves
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Why VLCC Rates Are Skyrocketing After Bahri Week's Secretive Market Moves

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Summary:

  • VLCC rates surged by 32% in a week, reaching $132,700 per day for modern scrubber-fitted vessels

  • Brokers noted a 'clandestine' tone during Bahri Week in Saudi Arabia, but firm sentiment persisted among tanker owners

  • The event, hosted by the state tanker giant, influenced market dynamics without disappointing participants

VLCC Rates Surge Amid Bahri Week Developments

Brokers are reporting a 'clandestine' tone to the market during the Saudi Arabian gathering known as Bahri Week, hosted by the state tanker giant. Despite this secretive atmosphere, firm sentiment is holding strong among tanker owners.

Key Market Movements

VLCC rates have jumped once more, with the Baltic Exchange assessing Middle East Gulf to Asia spot earnings for modern scrubber-fitted vessels at $132,700 per day. This represents a significant 32% increase in just one week, highlighting the dynamic shifts in the tanker industry.

The Ras Tanura VLCC terminal in Saudi Arabia.

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