Trump Weighs Shadow-Fleet Sanctions Relief: DHT, Frontline, International Seaways Face Rate Risk

'Iran FM: We are ready for diplomacy, but will defend ourselves; A way forward can only materialize once the US administration genuinely accepts that it has no military options' - FT Op Ed

https://www.ft.com/content/61bf9676-ea46-4956-b87f-6ab096accafa

Shares of crude and oil product tanker companies are trading lower after reports suggesting that the Trump administration may ease sanctions on global shadow fleet vessels in order to combat high freight rates, which may lower margins across the sector.

Reported Earlier, 'US considers easing sanctions on shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official says' - Reuters Exclusive

The Oil Market Is Breaking Apart: Brent-WTI Price Gap Hits $13

Brent trades $13 above WTI as record tanker rates keep U.S. crude at home. Freight to China now costs $40 a barrel, and BNO is outpacing USO. 2011 offers a guide.

8-K filing — International Seaways, Inc. (INSW)

Filed: 2026-10-21 AccNo: 0001104659-26-117865 Size: 244 KB Item 3.02: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

International Seaways Expands Global Tanker Fleet With Bruton Acquisition

International Seaways (INSW) agrees to a $370M acquisition of Bruton, expanding its fleet as premarket stock climbs.