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- VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier): A type of large tanker designed to transport crude oil in bulk, typically carrying between 200,000 to 320,000 deadweight tons.
- Freight Rates: The charges paid for the transportation of cargo, often influenced by supply-demand dynamics, fuel costs, and geopolitical factors.
- Trade Friction: Economic tension between trading partners, often resulting from tariffs, trade barriers, or political disputes impacting commerce.