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Aerial view of a vessel with a red deck travelling along a wide river, with a bridge and city skyline behind

Decks and Deals Weekly #56

During 31 October–6 November 2026, shipping markets paired profits from delays with softer freight, expensive ship purchases and a proposed European storage acquisition

Overhead view of a single tanker surrounded by deep blue water, with deck pipelines and a white stern superstructure

Decks and Deals Weekly #55

During 24–30 October 2026, shipping markets exposed the cost of securing vessels, from Gulf tanker operations to firm resale prices and long-term charter commitments

Overhead view of colourful tugboats and work vessels moored beside an industrial quay, with yellow lifting equipment on deck

Decks and Deals Weekly #54

During 17–23 October 2026, shipping markets tested diesel margins and Russian fuel diplomacy, while carriers raised container rates and sanctions reached the firms behind the fleet

Two workers on wooden platforms beside a ship’s hull, with rust patches, exposed metal, and red and yellow paint

Decks and Deals Weekly #53

During 10–16 October 2026, shipping markets weighed possible sanctions relief as tanker risks persisted, Capesize earnings fell and container carriers tested their ability to charge more

Black-and-white view of a cargo ship with deck cranes beyond a breaking wave beneath an overcast sky

Decks and Deals Weekly #52

During 3–9 October 2026, shipping markets priced scarce tanker capacity, discounted container space and exposed the distance between an impressive freight assessment and a bankable return

Worker using an angle grinder to remove rust from a ship’s curved steel hull

Decks and Deals Weekly #51

During 26 September–2 October 2026, shipping markets rewarded control of vessels, contracts and access. Cargo recovery brought fresh opportunities, but the gains depended on who could actually deliver

Close-up of a weathered ship’s hull with rust-streaked grey and orange paint and a dark rectangular opening

Decks and Deals Weekly #50

During 19–25 September 2026, shipping markets weighed Trump–Xi trade pledges against tanker bottlenecks and rising war-risk costs. Diplomatic relief mattered; dependable passage still carried a formidable price

Rusted bow and anchor of a stranded cargo ship, illustrating maritime trade halted without dependable access

Decks and Deals Weekly #49

In the week ending 18 September, maritime trade revealed its real constraint: access on workable terms. Freight rates, sanctions and investment structures showed who can charge for it