Australian Aframax PDA costs rise in H1 2026; trade declines
Australian Aframax trade activity weakened in the first half of 2026, while port disbursement account (PDA) costs for Aframax tankers rose across major Australian ports. Platts Base Rates compare PDA costs at Brisbane, Geelong, Melbourne and Port Botany in H1 2026 against H1 2025. Among the four assessed Australian ports, Geelong recorded the highest PDA ...
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