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Decks and Deals Weekly #7

From August 23–29, 2025, maritime markets weathered a perfect storm as freight rates collapsed, regulators detonated bombshells, billion-dollar bets reshaped fleets, and geopolitical flashpoints kept global shipping on the edge

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Marginal losses in the dry bulk cargo market

Dry bulk cargo market sees marginal losses as all vessel sizes record single-digit declines. Capes drop 2.3%, Supramaxes fall 5.63%, and Handies decrease by 0.33%, pushing BDI down to 1797 points