The number of reported spot fixtures of dirty tankers was nearly 16% lower last year than 2009’s level, according to Poten & Partners.
Data from the US-based brokerage showed 8,101 fixtures of tankers carrying 1.17m tonnes of crude or fuel oil in 2020, compared with 9,597 fixtures for 1.36m tonnes in the previous year.
“For many people, it will be a relief to put 2020 in the rear-view mirror,” Poten commented in its latest weekly note.
