FRO News & Analysis

Frontline (FRO) CEO forecasts increase in Hormuz shipping traffic

CEO Lars Barstad of Frontline (FRO) stated that commercial ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could increase if the U.S. and Iran reach a stable agreement. Currently, only 5 to 10 ships transit daily, significantly lower than prewar levels of 130 to 140 vessels. Approximately 10% of the largest tankers are currently stuck in the Gulf, each capable of carrying up to 2 million barrels of oil. A potential deal could facilitate a material increase in traffic, impacting global oil transportation and market dynamics.