06/08/2026
Τhe panel discussion titled “TANKER MARKETS IN MOTION: ENERGY SHIFTS, TRADE REALIGNMENT, & INVESTMENT STRATEGY” at the 10th Capital Link Maritime Leaders Summit – Greece attracted significant interest. The discussion featured leading industry executives, including Mr. Antonis Kanellakis, Executive Director of Alpha Bulkers, Pantheon Tankers, and Alpha Gas; Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO of Capital Tankers Corp. (EGO: CAPT); Mr. Yiannis Procopiou, CEO of Centrofin Management Inc.; Mr. Svein Moxnes Harfjeld, President, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DHT); and Mr. Pankaj Khanna, CEO of Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: HMR). The panel was moderated by Mr. Keith Billotti, Partner at Seward & Kissel LLP.
Keith Billotti highlighted how geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, are reshaping global energy and trade flows, creating uncertainty that is influencing shipping strategies and market dynamics.
Antonis Kanellakis pointed to diverging trends across shipping markets, noting that while tanker demand is weakening in some regions, shipowners continue to invest in efficient newbuildings, LNG vessels, and dual-fuel technologies.
Jerry Kalogiratos emphasized that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are currently supporting tanker earnings, while stressing that long-term success will depend on financial strength, operational agility, and the safety of seafarers.
Yiannis Procopiou highlighted the impact of shifting maritime routes and energy trade patterns on transport demand, while warning that geopolitical risks and a growing orderbook could challenge market balance in the years ahead.
Svein Moxnes Harfjeld underscored the importance of financial resilience, strong customer relationships, and disciplined capital allocation, while identifying the shadow fleet as a major challenge for the industry's safety and sustainability.
Pankaj Khanna noted that evolving global energy flows are creating new opportunities for shipping, while cautioning that prolonged geopolitical disruptions could accelerate the transition to alternative energy sources and affect future tanker demand.
