Shipping and tankers stocks

DHT is a pure-play VLCC operator and is especially exposed to demand for large vessels receiving multiple Aframax parcels through STS transfers.

Pure-play spot market Suezmax tanker operator benefiting directly from surging spot freight rates.

NAT is a pure-play Suezmax tanker operator with 100% of its fleet in the spot market. Because large carriers cannot transit the Suez Canal fully laden, Saudi crude shipped via SUMED is loaded onto Suezmax and Aframax tankers at Sidi Kerir. The doubling of exports through Sidi Kerir directly drives demand and spot charter rates for Suezmax tankers.

Tanker operator who benefits from spot rate spikes and ton-mile increases.

Frontline's spot charter revenues spike dramatically during maritime escalations as vessel diversions absorb shipping capacity and drive up global freight pricing.

The reported attack and mine risk can reduce effective tanker availability and push crude cargoes onto longer routes, increasing tonne-miles and spot charter rates. Frontline is especially levered because its revenue is directly tied to the spot charter market.

International Seaways has direct crude- and product-tanker utilization and spot-rate exposure, with higher rates partly offset by operating costs.

International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) specializes in the global seaborne transport of crude oil and refined petroleum products, managing and operating a substantial fleet of ocean-going vessels. Its business is categorized into two key divisions: Crude Tankers and Product Carriers. By the close of 2021, the company managed an extensive fleet of 83 vessels, encompassing both owned and 12 chartered-in ships, alongside stakes in two floating storage and offloading (FSO) service vessels. Its diverse clientele spans independent and state-controlled oil enterprises, energy traders, refinery operators, and international governmental bodies. Originally incorporated in 1999 as OSG International, Inc., the firm adopted its current name, International Seaways, Inc., in October 2016. It maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.

Ardmore’s MR product tankers directly capture spot-rate changes in the clean-product market.

Ardmore Shipping Corporation is a global enterprise dedicated to the maritime carriage of refined oil derivatives and various chemical substances. By February 15, 2022, the firm maintained an active fleet of 25 modern, twin-hulled vessels specifically designed for the transport of these product types. It caters to a diverse range of clientele, including prominent oil industry giants, independent petroleum companies, traders specializing in oil and chemical commodities, chemical manufacturing businesses, and organizations providing shipping pool services. Established in 2010, Ardmore Shipping's corporate headquarters are located in Pembroke, Bermuda.

Scorpio Tankers Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum products worldwide. As of March 19, 2026, its fleet consisted of 90 wholly owned tankers, including 34 LR2, 42MR, and 14 Handymax. Scorpio Tankers Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Monaco.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, along with its associated companies, is a global participant in the maritime transport industry, focusing on the delivery of dry bulk commodities across the world's oceans. The firm owns and operates a fleet of dry bulk carrier vessels, which are utilized to convey various materials, including iron ore, coal, grains, steel products, and other loose bulk cargoes. These ships are predominantly leased to a range of clients such as major commodities traders, industrial producers, and state-owned organizations. As of December 31, 2021, Genco's fleet was composed of 44 dry bulk carriers, specifically featuring 17 Capesize, 15 Ultramax, and 12 Supramax vessels, collectively capable of transporting approximately 4,636,000 deadweight tons. Established in 2004, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited maintains its principal office in New York, New York.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of dry bulk carrier vessels worldwide. Its vessels transport a range of bulk commodities, including iron ores, minerals and grains, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned a fleet of 136 dry bulk vessels consisting of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, and Supramax vessels with carrying capacities between 55,569 deadweight tonnage and 209,537 deadweight tonnage. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Marousi, Greece.

ZIM is a listed container liner whose prior operating results demonstrate direct sensitivity to average freight rates and TEU economics.

ZIM is the direct beneficiary of the new information. Q2 adjusted EBITDA was $491 million, revenue increased 9% year over year, carried volume rose 3%, and average freight rates increased 8% to $1,590 per TEU. The company also issued full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2.0 billion to $2.4 billion, confirming strong near-term operating leverage to container rates and transpacific volumes.

Operating globally through its various subsidiaries, Hapag-Lloyd AG stands as a prominent liner shipping enterprise. The company utilizes its extensive fleet of vessels and containers to transport a diverse range of goods, including standard and specialized freight, hazardous materials, coffee, and temperature-controlled (reefer) cargo, such as pharmaceuticals. Beyond shipping, Hapag-Lloyd provides a suite of digital solutions: a bilateral Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for direct connectivity, an e-commerce platform offering real-time shipment tracking, supply chain data management, and a unified interface for carrier communication. Customers can also manage their shipping operations via a dedicated mobile application, and access essential email and security updates. Furthermore, the company extends its services to inland container logistics, facilitating transportation by both truck and rail. By the close of 2021 (December 31st), Hapag-Lloyd's fleet consisted of 253 container vessels, collectively offering a capacity of 1.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). Its total container capacity reached approximately 3.1 million TEU. Established in 1847, Hapag-Lloyd AG maintains its headquarters in Hamburg, Germany.

SITC’s reported H1 revenue and profit growth was directly supported by higher shipping volumes and favorable freight rates.

SITC is the direct beneficiary of the H1 2026 development. Higher intra-Asia shipping volumes and freight rates increased revenue and profit, while the higher interim dividend distributes stronger cash generation. Its additional vessel orders also expand future capacity, although they create longer-term utilization risk.

HMM’s reported regional capacity growth indicates direct exposure to Asian container demand and freight pricing.

HMM receives a positive peer read-through from ZIM's higher container rates and volumes, particularly because HMM is an Asian liner with direct exposure to container freight pricing. HMM's reported EBIT per TEU demonstrates that resilient rates can support carrier profitability, but the same capacity expansion that supports current deployment can create later rate pressure.

Dynagas LNG Partners LP, through its subsidiaries, operates in the seaborne transportation industry in Greece and internationally. It owns and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. The company's fleet consists of six LNG carriers with an aggregate carrying capacity of approximately 914,000 cubic meters. Dynagas GP LLC serves as the general partner of Dynagas LNG Partners LP. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece.

Dorian LPG Ltd., alongside its affiliates, operates worldwide in the shipping industry, specializing in the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with its fleet of dedicated vessels. The company's core business involves the ownership and management of Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs). As of May 27, 2022, its operational fleet consisted of twenty-two VLGCs. Established in 2013, Dorian LPG maintains its corporate headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.

StealthGas is a direct LPG-carrier peer operating 28 LPG carriers, so AI OKTO’s two-vessel fleet overlaps closely with its core operating market.

StealthGas Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides seaborne transportation services to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) producers and users worldwide. The company’s LPG carriers carry various petroleum gas products in liquefied form, including propane, butane, butadiene, isopropane, propylene, and vinyl chloride monomer, as well as ammonia. It also offers crude oil and natural gas. The company operates a fleet of 31 LPG carries, including three JV vessels. StealthGas Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Athens, Greece.

BW LPG Limited is a Singapore-headquartered investment holding firm, globally engaged in maritime transportation through vessel ownership and chartering. Its operations are structured around two principal segments: Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) and Product Services. The company specializes in the global movement of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for diverse clients including oil companies, commodity traders, and utility providers, additionally offering comprehensive product trading and delivery solutions. This is facilitated by its substantial fleet of 41 VLGCs. Tracing its origins back to 1935, the company adopted its current name, BW LPG Limited, in September 2013, having previously operated as BW Gas LPG Holding Limited.

Flex LNG Ltd. is a shipping company focused on the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Its fleet is comprised of thirteen modern LNG carriers featuring state-of-the-art, two-stroke propulsion systems (MEGI and X-DF). These vessels offer significant improvements in fuel efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint compared to older ship designs.

Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) is a global maritime company dedicated to the worldwide ocean transport of crude oil and refined petroleum products. The firm delivers vital shipping and logistics services to a wide array of clients, including national, major, and independent oil companies and refineries, utilizing a range of charter agreements that vary in duration from short-term to extensive long-term contracts. TEN boasts a modern, double-hulled fleet consisting of conventional tankers, liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, and specialized suezmax DP2 shuttle tankers. Established in 1993, the company operated under the name MIF Limited before officially adopting Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited in July 2001. Its central operations are managed from its headquarters situated in Athens, Greece.

Hafnia Limited owns and operates oil product tankers in Bermuda. It operates through Long Range II, Long Range I, Medium Range (MR), Handy size, and Specialized segments. The company transports clean and dirty, refined oil products, vegetable oil, and easy chemicals to national and international oil companies, and chemical companies, as well as trading and utility companies; and owns and operates 207 vessels. It provides ship owning, ship-management, investment, management, corporate support, and agency office services. In addition, the company provides chartering services. Hafnia Limited is based in Singapore.

Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and established in 1889, TORM plc functions as a product tanker company with a global reach, primarily involved in the transportation of refined petroleum goods and crude oil. Its operations are divided into two main divisions: Tanker services and Marine Exhaust systems. The firm's tanker fleet is responsible for conveying various products, including lighter fuels such as gasoline, jet fuel, naphtha, and gas oil, alongside heavier "dirty" petroleum products like fuel oil. Additionally, TORM is engaged in innovating, developing, and producing advanced, environmentally friendly marine equipment.

d'Amico International Shipping S.A., through its subsidiaries, operates as a marine transportation company worldwide. It transports refined petroleum products and vegetable oils through double-hulled vessels. The company serves oil companies and trading houses. It operates a fleet of 27 owned vessels and 2 bareboat chartered-in vessels. The company was founded in 1936 and is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. d'Amico International Shipping S.A. is a subsidiary of d'Amico International S.A.

Teekay Tankers’ fleet is directly exposed to crude and product-flow rerouting, utilization, and spot earnings across alternative loading points.

Teekay Tankers' Aframax/LR2 and Suezmax fleet can benefit from the same route dislocation and elevated freight environment reflected in Frontline's results. Higher utilization and spot earnings should support revenue, though bunker, security and insurance costs dilute the gain.

Imperial Petroleum Inc. operates globally, offering maritime shipping solutions to a diverse clientele, including petroleum producers, refiners, and commodity traders. The company's vessels transport various goods such as refined petroleum products (e.g., gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and fuel oil), as well as crude oils, chemicals, and edible oils. As of March 29, 2022, its fleet consisted of five ships: four medium-range tankers specializing in refined petroleum products and one Aframax tanker for crude oil, collectively possessing a carrying capacity of 305,804 deadweight tons. This company, founded in 2021, is headquartered in Athens, Greece.

Navios Maritime Partners L.P. is a company that manages and possesses vessels specialized in dry cargo, delivering vital marine shipping solutions across global markets including Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. The firm facilitates the ocean-borne transport of a diverse array of liquid and dry bulk materials, encompassing everything from crude oil, refined petroleum products, and chemicals to iron ore, coal, grain, fertilizers, and containerized freight. Its substantial fleet consists of 26 Panamax carriers, 24 Capesize ships, four Ultra-Handymax vessels, 47 containerships, and 45 tankers, which are operated under various short, medium, and long-term charter arrangements. Olympos Maritime Ltd. functions as the general partner for Navios Maritime Partners L.P., an entity that commenced operations in 2007 and maintains its principal offices in Monaco.

Euroseas Ltd. specializes in comprehensive global ocean transportation. The company manages and operates a fleet of containerships, facilitating the international movement of a diverse range of containerized goods, encompassing both dry and refrigerated cargo, from manufactured products to perishable commodities. As of May 3, 2022, their maritime assets comprised 18 vessels – specifically, 10 feeder and 8 intermediate containerships – boasting a collective cargo capacity of approximately 58,871 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). Established in 2005, Euroseas Ltd. maintains its headquarters in Marousi, Greece.

Danaos Corporation, operating through its subsidiaries, specializes in the ownership and management of containerships across key global markets including Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States. The company's core business involves providing essential seaborne transportation by chartering its vessels to various international liner companies. As of February 28, 2022, its fleet consisted of 71 containerships, offering a combined capacity of 436,589 twenty-foot equivalent units. Originally founded in 1963 and headquartered in Piraeus, Greece, the company was known as Danaos Holdings Limited until it officially adopted the name Danaos Corporation in October 2005.

GSL benefits through demand for containership capacity and vessel values, but fixed-rate charters make its earnings less sensitive than a liner's earnings to spot freight rates.

Global Ship Lease owns containerships leased to liner customers. Stronger liner earnings and freight rates improve charterer credit quality and support demand for vessel capacity, while GSL's fixed-rate charters make its near-term revenue more stable than a spot-exposed carrier's.

Okeanis operates in crude shipping and can benefit from the sector read-through of stronger tanker rates and longer voyages. The impact is less certain than for larger established operators because the retrieved evidence does not quantify Okeanis's precise vessel-class or route exposure.

Pyxis Tankers Inc. operates as a maritime transportation company with a focus on the tanker and dry-bulk sectors in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Tanker Vessels and Dry-Bulk Vessels. The company’s fleet transports refined petroleum products, such as naphtha, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel, and fuel oil, as well as other liquid bulk items, including vegetable oils and organic chemicals. As of March 28, 2025, it operated a fleet of three double hull product tankers and three dry-bulk vessels. Pyxis Tankers Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Marousi, Greece. Pyxis Tankers Inc. is a subsidiary of Maritime Investors Corp.

Safe Bulkers, Inc., along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the ocean-going transportation of dry bulk commodities. The company maintains and operates a fleet of dry bulk carriers, primarily utilized for shipping essential bulk cargoes such as coal, grain, and iron ore. As of March 18, 2022, Safe Bulkers possessed 40 dry bulk vessels, which collectively offered a carrying capacity of 3,925,500 deadweight tons and had an average age of 10.4 years. This fleet was comprised of 12 Panamax, 7 Kamsarmax, 15 Post-Panamax, and 6 Capesize class ships. Safe Bulkers, Inc. was established in 2007 and is headquartered in Monaco.

EuroDry Ltd., a global marine shipping firm founded in 2018 and based in Marousi, Greece, provides worldwide ocean-going transport services through its subsidiaries. The company owns and manages a fleet of dry bulk carriers. These vessels are primarily used to transport major bulk commodities like iron ore, coal, and grains, alongside minor bulk cargo such as bauxite, phosphate, and fertilizers. As of March 31, 2022, its operational fleet consisted of ten dry bulk ships—specifically, five Panamax, two Ultramax, two Kamsarmax, and one Supramax—boasting a combined cargo capacity of 726,555 deadweight tons.

Diana Shipping Inc. specializes in providing maritime transportation solutions. The company is responsible for the global carriage of various dry bulk commodities, such as iron ore, coal, grain, and other loose materials, across shipping routes worldwide. As of April 13, 2022, their operational fleet comprised 35 dry bulk carriers, detailed as 4 Newcastlemax, 12 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, and 8 Panamax vessels. Formed in 1999, the organization was originally known as Diana Shipping Investments Corp. before officially becoming Diana Shipping Inc. in February 2005. Its primary operational base is located in Athens, Greece.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is an international shipping firm dedicated to the oceanic conveyance of dry bulk materials. Established in 2008, this Greek-headquartered company oversees an extensive fleet of seventeen Capesize vessels. These ships collectively provide a significant carrying capacity, approximately 3,011,083 deadweight tons. The corporation was initially founded under the name Seanergy Merger Corp., adopting its current identity, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., in July of its inaugural year. Its principal operations are based in Athens, Greece.

Himalaya Shipping Ltd. provides dry bulk shipping services worldwide. The company serves major commodity trading, commodity and energy transition, and multi-modal transport companies. As of December 31, 2024, it owned and operated through a fleet of 12 Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels, each with capacity in the range of 210,000 dead weight tons. Himalaya Shipping Ltd. was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, an investment holding entity, specializes in providing dry bulk shipping solutions worldwide. The company extends its operations to include a range of maritime support services such as shipping consultancy, ocean transportation, crew management, administrative assistance, agency representation, and full ship management. Furthermore, it engages in the ownership and chartering of vessels, as well as the issuance of convertible bonds. As of February 28, 2022, its fleet comprised 130 Handysize and 124 Supramax vessels. Established in 1987, the firm is headquartered in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong.

Precious Shipping Public Company Limited operates as a global maritime transport enterprise, specializing in the ownership and management of dry bulk vessels. The company employs a tramp-shipping model to facilitate worldwide marine transportation and chartering activities. Its fleet is dedicated to conveying a diverse range of bulk commodities, including cement, various agricultural products, steel, fertilizers, ores and concentrates, coal, and logs. As of December 31, 2021, Precious Shipping maintained a fleet of 36 dry bulk carriers, comprised of 9 Supramax, 8 Ultramax, and 19 Handysize vessels, which notably included 4 specialized cement carriers. This impressive fleet collectively offered a carrying capacity of 1,585,805 deadweight tons. The company was established in 1989 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.

Globus Maritime Limited (GML) is an international dry bulk shipping firm that specializes in providing worldwide marine transportation services. The company owns, manages, and operates a fleet of dry bulk carriers, which are essential for shipping a variety of raw materials and commodities, including iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, cement, alumina, and other bulk cargoes. As of March 31, 2022, GML's fleet consisted of nine vessels with a combined carrying capacity of 626,257 deadweight tons (DWT). These vessels are chartered out to a diverse range of clients, such as maritime operators, trading firms, other shipping companies, various producers, and government-owned organizations. Founded in 2006, Globus Maritime Limited is headquartered in Athens, Greece, and operates as a subsidiary of Firment Trading Limited.

United Maritime Corporation is a global maritime transport firm, offering shipping services across the world. Its current assets include a single Capesize dry bulk carrier, which boasts a carrying capacity of 171,314 deadweight tons. Founded in 2022, the company's main operational base is situated in Glyfada, Greece. As of July 5, 2022, United Maritime Corporation has maintained full operational autonomy, independent of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

Icon Energy Corp., a shipping firm founded in 2023, is headquartered in Athens, Greece. As a subsidiary of Atlantis Holding Corp., it specializes in the worldwide marine transport of dry bulk commodities. The company's operational fleet comprises two deep-sea vessels: a Panamax dry bulk carrier with an approximate capacity of 77,326 deadweight tons (dwt), and a Kamsarmax vessel capable of hauling around 81,448 dwt. Icon Energy Corp. offers its services to a diverse clientele, including dry bulk operators, commodity trading enterprises, and ultimate end-users of these goods.

C3is Inc. is a maritime enterprise specializing in global seaborne transport solutions. The company serves a broad spectrum of dry bulk charterers, including both public and private industrial entities, commodity producers and merchants, as well as oil producers, refineries, and other raw material traders. Its operational fleet comprises three dry bulk vessels, which convey substantial cargo like iron ore, coal, and grains, in addition to smaller volume commodities such as bauxite, phosphates, and fertilizers. C3is Inc. also manages an Aframax crude oil tanker, specifically for crude oil shipments. Established in 2021, the firm's primary operations are directed from its base in Athens, Greece.