New Russian oil transfer hotspot emerges as two aframaxes load VLCC

Tracking shows first exchange of ESPO crude in Kitovy Bay

A VLCC has been observed transferring Russian oil in a new location. — A VLCC has been observed transferring Russian oil in a new location.Photo: Sekau67/Pixabay

Gary Dixon

TradeWinds correspondent

Published 16 May 2025, 10:57Updated 16 May 2025, 12:27

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