TradeWinds: Is this the beginning of the end for the dark fleet?

February 18, 2025 “That said, if Russian sanctions were lifted, the dark fleet would immediately see a decline in demand, and we expect there could be a short-term lift in rates although quickly offset by the much shorter tonne-miles,” they added. US shipbroker Poten & Partners said that “if all sanctions are lifted over the next 12 to 18 months, about 60% of the blacklisted fleet will likely be recycled.”

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