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Ed Finley-Richardson discusses the impact of the Middle East conflict on the global shipping industry and the resulting economic dynamics.

Listeners can get 20% off Misadventures in Shipping subscriptions through April 17th here: https://edfin.substack.com/monetary Subscription includes access to Substack research pieces and private Twitter (X) account. ____ In this episode, Ed Finley-Richardson of the Misadventures in Shipping Substack joins Jack to break down how the Middle East conflict is creating unprecedented chaos (and massive profits) in the global shipping industry. With the ongoing disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz, global trade routes are being radically redrawn, forcing massive surges in spot market freight rates. Ed explains why smaller "MR" product tankers carrying refined fuels from the U.S. Gulf to Asia are currently minting fortunes, while very large crude carriers (VLCCs) prices are moderating after a surge that pre-dated the Iran War because of the aggressive actions of a certain Korean businessman. We dive deep into the specific tanker stocks positioned to capture this volatility, analyzing the fleets, corporate governance, and dividend potentials of major players like Frontline, International Seaways, and DHT Holdings. Listeners will learn about the counterintuitive economic forces unique to…

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