Increased Middle East loadings could be a positive sign for VLCCs as Opec opens taps, researcher says

Middle East loadings jumped last week, a positive sign Bimco says, even if rates did not respond

Bimco chief shipping analyst Niels Rasmussen noted Middle East crude oil tanker loadings rose last week.
Bimco chief shipping analyst Niels Rasmussen noted Middle East crude oil tanker loadings rose last week.Photo: Helle Moo/Bimco
Published 12 June 2025, 08:47Updated 12 June 2025, 11:26
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