Vantage sees modest freight rate impact from potential US easing of shadow fleet sanctions

By Public Technologies
  • Vantage expects any US easing of sanctions on shadow fleet vessels to have a modest impact on freight rates.
  • Other sanctions and fleet condition limit usable tonnage, favoring selective uptake rather than a wholesale return.
  • Head of Research Arpan Ghosal outlined the assessment in Lloyd’s List on October 15 amid reports the US was considering easing sanctions.


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