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Oct 31st, 2025:What does the US-China trade deal mean for tankers?
Over the last 8 months, we have written several…
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Tanker Opinions
Poten & Partners tanker research and consulting group monitors and analyzes tanker market and energy developments around the world and advises companies on strategy development and implementation. Below you will find our team’s Weekly Tanker Opinions. To subscribe, click here.
Erik Broekhuizen
Putin Under Pressure?
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Oct 24th, 2025:What will additional sanctions do to tanker rates?
Last week, our Tanker Opinion discussed the potential implications of…
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What Will 2026 Have In Store?
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Oct 17th, 2025:What will crude oil overproduction do to tanker rates?
Global oil demand growth declined markedly in recent years…
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When The Ships Hit The Fan
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Oct 10th, 2025:USTR and Chinese retaliation take center stage
On Tuesday, October 14, the port fees targeting the Chinese maritime…
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More Barrels To The Med
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October 3rd, 2025:Kirkuk – Ceyhan pipeline expected to reopen after two years
On Saturday, September 27 at 7:07 AM local…
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Pakistan’s Promise
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Sep 26th, 2025:Another South Asian country is gaining prominence
Until recently, Pakistan was not a country that received a lot…
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VLCCs Are Booming Again
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Sep 19th, 2025:VLCC rates are surging, but will it last?
The tanker market does not usually make it into the…
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More Pressure On Putin
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Sep 12th, 2025:G7 countries are discussing significant additional sanctions
One month ago, there was cautious optimism about a possible resolution…
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Crisis In Caracas
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September 5th, 2025:Turmoil around Venezuela heightens market uncertainty
Venezuela is never far from the news, especially in the United States….
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The Next African Giant?
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Aug 29th, 2025:A bright future for oil production and exports from Namibia
Africa has always been a prolific source of…
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Ready For A Rebound
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August 22nd, 2025:VLCCs are well positioned to lead a tanker market upturn
Throughout its history, the tanker market has been…
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India’s Catch-22
Erik Broekhuizen
August 15th, 2025:Indian refiners are facing a dilemma
Today, on Friday, August 15, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President…
