Resales of extremely sought-after Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) are now commanding the largest premium over newbuild prices in the 60-year history of supertankers, according to data from Clarksons Research. Benchmark TD3C earnings have surged to over $200,000 per day, a level not witnessed since May 2020. Meanwhile, one-year charter rates are exceeding $130,000 per day, with trading activity indicating continued strength in the market.