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The cost ?of shipping oil on the largest tankers fell this week from record highs as demand eased following a wave of attacks on vessels in the Middle East and as the US considered easing sanctions on the so-called shadow fleet.
SOURCE PHOTOGRAPHAerial view of a heavy loaded crude oil tanker traveling over open ocean during sunset time
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Sanctions & shipping implications
The maritime consequence depends on the ships, operators and services named in the measure. Port access, chartering, payment, insurance and cargo handling are the relevant operating constraints. A designation and the resulting voyage disruption are separate milestones.
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- Named ships and effective measures in the authority’s notice.
- Documented changes to port access or service provision.
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