It's been the usual story so far in the 2013 year for the owners of VLCC tankers; pressured spot rates, which are attributed to the usual culprit combination of tonnage overcapacity and relatively weak demand. According to the latest report from US-based consultantants of Mcquilling Services, weak demand "has been further exacerbated by seasonal refinery maintenance, particularly in the US. Accord...
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VLCC tanker rates could find additional support during the second half of 2013

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