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Frontline Ltd. Is Optimizing Fleet Utilization Amid Sanctioned Oil Trade Distortions — Here’s the Real Earnings Setup!
Frontline Ltd., a prominent player in the global tanker industry, has released its third-quarter 2025 financial results, revealing a mixed performance. On the positive side, the company demonstrated robust gains in time charter equivalent (TCE) rates across different fleet segments. Achievements included $34,300 per day for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), $35,100 per day for Suezmax tankers, and $31,400 per day for LR2/Aframax tankers. Importantly, 75% of VLCC days have been booked at an impressive $83,300 per day, showcasing the company’s effective fleet utilization and strong market positioning. These elevated rates reflect a rebound in market conditions, which the company’s management attributes to increasing oil exports, particularly from the Atlantic Basin, as well as adjustments in global trade patterns favoring longer-haul routes. However, the financial summary also presents some challenges. The company reported a decrease in adjusted profit by $37.8 million from the previous quarter, totaling $42.5 million or $0.
