Chevron has become the second-largest charterer of tanker tonnage in the first half of 2024, new analysis shows.

The US oil major has moved up from fifth place in 2023 due to an increase in suezmax tanker charter activity, according to Poten & Partners.

Chevron took the top spot in the suezmax segment with 51 fixtures, moving up from the number six spot last year, closely followed by Shell with 48 fixtures and ExxonMobil with 47.