Frontline says sanctions enforcement pushing tanker rates up after profit plunges

John Fredriksen's tanker bellwether Frontline has seen profit crash back in a weaker first quarter.

But the major US and Oslo-listed VLCC and suezmax owner said it is business as usual for shipping in uncertain times, as rates climb again, due to sanctions pressure on the shadow fleet.

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Net earnings were $33.3m,