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Logistics Shipping & Freight #shipping#tankers
Capital Tankers Expands VLCC Fleet with Three Newbuilds from Marinakis Affiliate
Capital Tankers, backed by Evangelos Marinakis, is acquiring three VLCC newbuilding contracts from parent company Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. The vessels are under construction at China's Hengli Shipbuilding for delivery in late 2027. The transaction involves an upfront payment of $111.8 million by end of June, with remaining balances due upon delivery, and is expected to strengthen the company's orderbook.
Jun 15, 2026 1 source
Logistics Shipping & Freight #shipping#hormuz
Marinakis Advocates Hormuz Fee to Mitigate Shipping Disruptions
Evangelos Marinakis suggests that a transit fee for the Strait of Hormuz could have prevented significant shipping disruptions. The proposal comes after months of turmoil due to regional conflicts, impacting global tanker markets.
Jun 4, 2026 1 source