Product tanker demand is on the up and the market is set for further growth in the near future, Greek owner Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp claims.

Angeliki Frangou.

The NYSE-quoted tanker owner voiced the optimistic note even as it reported a loss for the full year.



Angeliki Frangou, the Athens-based company’s chairman and chief executive commented: "As economic activity picks up globally and refineries are moved from developed countries to emerging countries, the demand fundamentals within the product tanker segment are improving.



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