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VLGC

2 maritime news articles about VLGC

ShipbuildingSplash247·about 2 hours ago

Economou tied to VLGC newbuild slots in South Korea

Greek shipowner TMS Cardiff Gas is being linked to an order for two dual-fuel very large gas carriers (VLGCs) at South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries as owner George Economou continues to expand his gas shipping portfolio. The vessels form part of a contract announced on…

GeneralSplash247·about 23 hours ago

VLGC spot rates hit record highs

Very large gas carrier (VLGC) spot rates have surged to record levels, with benchmark freight on the Houston-to-Chiba route climbing to $290 per metric tonne and daily earnings spiking to almost $170,000 per day – the highest level ever recorded for the series, according…

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