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Black-and-white photograph of a small floating structure alone on calm water beneath a vast, cloud-filled sky, emphasizing isolation and stillness

Decks and Deals Weekly #27

From January 11–17, 2026, the global shipping market priced in fragile calm while bracing for conflict, as Maersk returned to the Red Sea amid rising geopolitical risk and swelling orderbooks

A weathered red wooden boat bow resting in shallow water by a sandy shore, with rocky coastline and blue sky behind

Decks and Deals Weekly #24

The week before Christmas offered few miracles but plenty of action. Container rates continued their inexplicable climb, the Houthis remained a stubbornly expensive problem, and Greece decided to start building ships again. Just another week in shipping

Black-and-white photograph of waves crashing against wooden pier supports, with foaming water moving forcefully between the pilings

Decks and Deals Weekly #23

The global shipping industry, from December 14–20, 2025, saw container rates spike as geopolitical temperatures rose. Maersk cautiously re-entered the Red Sea, while Ukraine’s drone campaign expanded into the Mediterranean Sea

COSCO Shipping container vessel sailing near a busy Chinese port, symbolising fleet expansion, global trade scale, and strategic ambitions

COSCO’s $7bn fleet gamble: Power play or overcapacity catalyst?

While the world was distracted, COSCO quietly signed a $7 billion deal for 87 new ships. This colossal move isn’t just about adding vessels; it’s a calculated reconstruction of maritime power—one that could reshape global shipping for a decade

A wooden pier extending over calm water with two people standing at the end and a distant ship in the background

Decks and Deals Weekly #18

The global shipping market is sending mixed signals. While container lines brace for a difficult 2026 due to overcapacity, Greek owners are doubling down on LNG, cementing their strategic role in Europe’s energy security

Close-up of coiled blue marine ropes on a ship, evoking strength, endurance, and the constant balance of maritime life

Decks and Deals Weekly #17

MSC hits seven million TEU while Maersk orders $2.3 billion in tonnage. Container rates collapse, tanker markets diverge, and Somali pirates resurface. Global shipping November 2025 delivers drama, deals, and one sobering reality

Close-up of the bow of a large MSC container ship cutting through open sea, symbolizing global shipping power and transformation

MSC’s 7M TEU milestone: The dawn of capacity hegemony

The seas now belong to one titan. MSC has crossed the seven-million-TEU threshold—a scale of power no carrier has ever touched. This is not just dominance; it is the reshaping of global trade itself

Dark storm waves hitting a small pier, with strong wind and rough sea conditions all around

Decks and Deals Weekly #9

Shipping developments from September 6–13, 2025, delivered a masterclass in maritime chaos as trade wars collided with regulatory crackdowns, vessel acquisitions, and technological breakthroughs across global markets