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Chartering News

 

VLCC Charter Rates Soar - “We are in unprecedented times" say CEO

Jan 23, 2026

Frontline plc (NYSE and OSE: FRO)  entered into one-year time charter-out agreements for seven of its VLCCs. The charters will commence during the period from late-January to April 2026 at a rate of $76,900 per day per vessel.“We are in unprecedented times, and these are charter-out-levels not seen for decades,' said Lars H. Barstad, CEO, Frontline Management AS. 'Frontline remains largely spot exposed after these contracts become effective…

Performance Shipping Inc. enters sale and leaseback agreement for tank vessels

Mar 06, 2025

Tanker owner Performance Shipping entered into a sale and leaseback agreement with an unaffiliated third party for a previously announced newbuild LR2 Aframax tanker vessel. This concludes the financing for all three newbuilding LNG-ready, scrubber…

Flex LNG Time Charter Rates Beat Expectation

Feb 04, 2025

Flex LNG Ltd. released its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, reporting a robust performance amid a challenging LNG shipping market.Flex LNG posted vessel operating revenues of $90.9 million for the fourth quarter…

Logistics News

Bio-Methanol Gaining Traction as Alternative Fuel

Bio-Methanol Gaining Traction as Alternative Fuel

Los Angeles Largely Insulated from Iran war Disruptions

Los Angeles Largely Insulated from Iran war Disruptions

Trump Administration Considers Jones Act Waiver

Trump Administration Considers Jones Act Waiver

MSC Group Inks Agreement for Snake Island Port

MSC Group Inks Agreement for Snake Island Port

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