A Tanker Market On Steroids, Will It Last?

11 September 2026: The VLCC market has reached unprecedented levels in 2026. Participants in the tanker industry are no strangers to market cycles combined with extreme volatility. However, even seasoned veterans are looking at current developments in the market and scratching their heads. What is happening is truly unprecedented. It begs the question: What is driving this market and, more importantly, how sustainable is it? In this Tanker Opinion we will focus on the market for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), the most volatile and visible tanker segment. Please fill out the form to read the article.