Vantage sees modest freight rate impact from potential US easing of shadow fleet sanctions

• Vantage expects any US easing of sanctions on shadow fleet vessels to have a modest impact on freight rates.
• Other sanctions and fleet condition limit usable tonnage, favoring selective uptake rather than a wholesale return.
• Head of Research Arpan Ghosal outlined the assessment in Lloyd’s List on October 15 amid reports the US was considering easing sanctions.

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