VLCC Chartering Rates Surge to WS 70-80 on MEG-China Route Amid Tight Supply (Dec 22, 2025)
- H Mohammed
- Dec 22, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 25, 2025
**VLCC Chartering News – December 22, 2025**
VLCC spot rates have climbed to WS 70-80 on the Middle East Gulf to China route, up 20% in the past week, fueled by robust Chinese winter crude stockpiling and seasonal demand.
Key Factors:
- Suez Canal transits returning to normal, increasing vessel availability.
- Sanctions on shadow fleets (e.g., Venezuela) continue to reduce effective tonnage supply.
- Average TCE earnings now exceed $60,000/day, with some fixtures reaching $70,000+.
Market outlook: Rates expected to hold firm into Q1 2026.
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