Chinese buyers stabilise sanctioned oil flows through rapid supply chain revamps
- Chinese refiners adapt supply chains to maintain sanctioned oil flow despite US crackdown
- Dongying port divestment enables ongoing discharge of sanctioned tankers
- Idle VLCCs and rebuilt fleets help cushion the blow on sanctioned crude supply
A combination of strategic port shifts, alternative tanker deployments, and supplier adjustments has helped Chinese buyers mitigate the sanction impact despite logistical headwinds
