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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

Aerial illustration of two bulk carriers navigating a dark blue ocean made of folded fabric, their white wakes cutting through textured waves, symbolising divergent fortunes in Ultramax and Handysize freight markets

Ultramax & Handysize: same seas, different fortunes

Ultramax and Handysize freight markets remained firm during the week ending 9 October 2026, but regional imbalances, vessel positioning and rising operating risks increasingly determined where owners could secure stronger returns

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

A nearly empty matchbox holds one remaining match, its head transformed into a miniature dry bulk carrier

Dry bulk’s October test: prompt tonnage takes control

Ultramax and Handysize markets enter October fragmented, as the week ending 2 October 2026 reveals prompt tonnage, positioning and timing increasingly determining where owners can defend rates and retain leverage

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

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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