Summer slumber: Middle East slowdown trumps Atlantic activity as VLCCs hit 12-month low 30 August 2023 But slump comes at an expected time, as refineries carry out annual scheduled maintenanceAuthor: Capt. Johnhttps://www.tradewindsnews.com/tankers/summer-slumber-middle-east-slowdown-trumps-atlantic-activity-as-vlccs-hit-12-month-low/2-1-1509272