Weight of Freight: Suez Uncertainty- Implications for Clean Tankers and Diesel”
Fri Feb 06 2026
Ongoing tensions in the Red Sea are diverting tanker vessels away from the Suez Canal. Erika Tsirikou and Josh Michalowski break down the latest developments and what they mean for clean tanker and diesel markets. Key Points Prospect of a return to Suez Canal in 2026 Effect on clean LR1 and LR2 rates Impact on European middle distillate markets of return to Suez