1 June 2026
Why VLCCs and Suezmaxes work better together
The crude tanker market is entering a new era – one that is increasingly dynamic,…
11 May 2026
Data Spotlight: Fewer cargoes, longer distances
The disruption to Middle East crude exports continues to reshape the VLCC market, but headline…
9 April 2026
Historic shockwaves through the VLCC market
March delivered one of the most extraordinary freight markets in modern shipping history. The escalation…
11 February 2026
Data Spotlight: India’s VLCC import pattern is showing a shift
In January, the monthly count of mainstream VLCC liftings for discharge in India rose by…
27 January 2026
Tankers International expands into Suezmax market
Move provides adaptability for customers and partners by offering multiple transportation solutions in today’s dynamic…
22 January 2026
What Venezuela means for today’s VLCC market
Venezuela firmly returned to the tanker market spotlight in 2025, as political developments and sanctions…
7 January 2026
2025 market review and outlook for 2026
Why the VLCC market had one of the strongest years in a decade — and…
11 November 2025
Editorial – As VLCC Market Surges, Agility is the New Stability
The VLCC market is currently booming and driving shipping’s strongest earnings performance in over two…
21 October 2025
Tanker Talk! Freight & Fundamentals – 25th Anniversary Edition
In this anniversary edition of our podcast Tanker Talk! Freight and Fundamentals, we reflect on…
23 September 2025
How crude tanker markets have changed over the past 25 years
This year marks Tankers International’s 25th anniversary, a quarter of a century since the launch…
25 August 2025
Editorial – Spot the Surge
Charlie Grey of Tankers International explains why the window to capitalise on the VLCC spot…
15 April 2025
How an ageing VLCC fleet is reshaping market dynamics
The VLCC market is going through some significant transitions. While we have technically seen the…
13 February 2025
Data Spotlight: Change in Middle East Crude Exports
Our proprietary VLCC fixture data clearly reflects the changing nature of Middle East crude exports:…
29 January 2025
Meet The Team: Toni Sharp, Claims and Demurrage Manager
What attracted you to Tankers International? I’ve worked in the maritime sector for over 30…
16 January 2025
2024 Market Review and 2025 Outlook
As the new year begins, Mette Frederiksen, Head of Research & Insight at Tankers International,…
27 November 2024
Leveraging experience to optimise future fuel strategies
Stephen Robinson, a seasoned bunker industry leader, recently joined Tankers International in a pivotal role.…
5 November 2024
Data Spotlight: OPEC+ delays return of supply cuts
OPEC+ has announced a decision to extend its voluntary production cuts by another month. This…
23 October 2024
Meet The Team: Owen Symmonds, Group Financial Controller
What attracted you to Tankers International? I’m a chartered accountant, and I qualified working in…
17 October 2024
Tankers International walks 15km and raises £10k for Mercy Ships
Last month, the team at Tankers International participated in a 15 km London Maritime Walk…
18 September 2024
Wah Kwong joins Tankers International as new pool partner
Tankers International welcomes Wah Kwong’s VLCC Hong Kong Spirit, taking the pool to 36 vessels…
15 August 2024
Meet The Team: Aaron Fu, Data Analyst
What attracted you to Tankers International? I’ve always been fascinated by data and turning it…
5 August 2024
Turning data into intelligence and profits
Experience and intuition has served the shipping sector well and will continue to do so.…
18 July 2024
VLCC Market: a super cycle waiting in the wings?
As the first half of 2024 draws to a close, the VLCC market presents a…
16 April 2024
Inside the VLCC freight market – a review of Q1
As we wrap up the first quarter of 2024, the VLCC freight market continues its…
29 February 2024
Exclusive interview with Tankers International CEO: VLCC pooling’s role poised to grow with energy transition demands rising
As the maritime industry navigates uncertain seas in 2024, including geopolitical tensions, major shipping route…
13 February 2024
Data Spotlight: AG Volumes Still Provide Strong Market Baseline
The impact on the VLCC market following Saudi Arabia’s decision to abandon plans to increase…
7 February 2024
Data Spotlight: VLCC Liftings in Brazil
Brazil will continue to play an important role in the crude tanker markets in the…
31 January 2024
Data Spotlight: VLCC Spot Cargoes into India
How long before India becomes the most important driver of global oil demand growth? As…
22 January 2024
How 2023 became the year of VLCCs
Tankers International’s Head of Research and Insight, Mette Frederiksen, shares her thoughts on 2023 market…
