Newbuild Supertanker Orders Hit Record High, Surpassing 2008 Peak

June 8, 2026•Read full article on source

The world’s shipowners have placed orders for a record number of new oil supertankers, surpassing a boom back in 2008 that ultimately led to a glut and a collapse in rates.

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