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Old Hulls, New Money: Why the VLCC Market Has Stopped Counting Years

freight_commodity_indices UTC: 2026-09-29 16:40:08

For most of shipping history, the valuation equation has been straightforward. A ship leaves the yard, begins ageing and progressively loses value. New steel commands the premium. Older steel trades at a discount.

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