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Are we sure this isn't just typical seasonal fluctuation? It always feels like everyone jumps on every little change as a major trend when it might just be the usual ebb and flow.

I think it's more nuanced than just lower rates across the board. Specific routes and vessel classes are seeing different pressures. Geopolitical factors are still a huge variable.

Yeah, I saw a report indicating a slight dip in average Suezmax rates last month. Not a massive crash, but enough to shift the economics for some longer-haul deliveries. What specific arbitrages are you thinking about?

Good question. I've been seeing some softening in tanker rates, especially for VLCCs on certain routes. Could definitely open up some interesting plays.