Over 60 empty supertankers are heading to the U.S. Gulf Coast, a record high that is three times the normal level of vessel traffic. The surge in tanker arrivals comes amid reports of rising global demand for U.S. oil exports.
A record number of over 60 empty supertankers are currently en route to the U.S. Gulf Coast, representing approximately three times the typical volume of vessel traffic.
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