Shipowners need to turn information on the behaviour of charterers to their own advantage if they are to lift freight rates, says Intertanko.
November 30th, 1995 23:00 GMT
by By Geoff Garfield
Published in WEEKLY
Charterers have the advantage of various tools to manipulate the market,
notably by concealing demand through private fixing, and adjusting
their programs ... Read More
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Oct1995
Higher rates for large tankers lately may have provided a much-needed lining for shipowners' pockets, but they have once again served to delay the scrapping of older vessels.
October 19th, 1995 23:00 GMT
by By Geoff Garfield
Published in WEEKLY
Last week, the World Bermuda was the first VLCC to be sold for demolition during ... Read More
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Oct1995
Charterers are still relying heavily on mid-1970s-built tankers to haul most of their oil out of the Persian Gulf.
October 5th, 1995 23:00 GMT
by By Geoff Garfield
Published in WEEKLY
Geneva-based broker Riaz Khan of Marinav Shipping and Trading says the bulk of fixtures logged so far this year involves "over-age" tankers, with 15- ... Read More