Africa’s Great Game is back on
Africa’s Great Game is a multi-player contest—and African nations are no longer pawns on the board. A complex geopolitical and economic free-for-all is underway, governed by entirely new rules
Maduro arrest: Real global shipping impact beyond the headlines
The arrest of Nicolás Maduro has sparked a tsunami of geopolitical noise—but global shipping impact on container lines remains virtually nil while energy tanker markets and Venezuelan logistics face acute operational turmoil
Capes take the helm as the dry bulk market powers ahead
Capesizes lead the dry bulk market into higher waters in the week ending December 5, 2025, with strong gains and shifting dynamics across all vessel segments
Decks and Deals Weekly #21
This week’s global shipping landscape, spanning November 30 to December 6, 2025, presented a familiar cocktail of geopolitical risk and aggressive market consolidation, demanding cool heads and deep pockets from industry leaders who understand the true cost of doing business
Riding the currents: Handysize & Ultramax market tides heading into December
Market insights for the Handysize and Ultramax sectors based on the week closing 28 November 2025, highlighting regional dynamics, tonnage balance, and shifting cargo flows ahead of December
Capes hoist the sails: The dry bulk market catches the wind again
During the week ending Friday, November 7, the dry bulk market regained momentum as Capesize vessels led a powerful rebound, driving the Baltic Dry Index higher and signaling renewed optimism across global shipping routes
Greek LNG power: A maritime and energy alliance with the United States
Greece emerges as a key European LNG hub, combining its world-leading LNG carrier fleet with expanding regasification infrastructure and strong cooperation with the United States in natural gas transport and supply
Steady as she goes: The dry bulk market holds its course through shifting tides
During the week ending Friday, October 31, the dry bulk market maintained stability amid moderate fluctuations. While Capesizes advanced, other vessel classes faced mild corrections, underscoring a resilient yet cautious market equilibrium
How rising U.S.–Venezuela tensions could redefine maritime trade
Rising tensions between Washington and Caracas are stirring the Caribbean’s waters, redefining maritime risk, insurance costs, and trade flows across one of the world’s most strategic shipping corridors
Capes command the waves: Dry bulk market gains momentum in mid-October rally
In the week ending Friday, October 17, the dry bulk market surged ahead, led by a powerful Capesize rally and resilient performances across Kamsarmax, Ultramax, and Handysize segments