OIL TANKERS

Aerial view of a large crude oil tanker underway across open blue sea, viewed from above

The Hormuz courier: how one tanker’s audacity defines Greek shipping dominance

11/03/202611/03/2026

In a move of calculated audacity, Greek shipowner George Prokopiou sent five tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This high-stakes operation reveals the very DNA of Greek shipping dominance

Long pier extending into calm water under heavy, overcast skies, photographed with long exposure creating a muted, subdued seascape atmosphere

Decks and Deals Weekly #26

11/01/202612/01/2026

The first week of January 2026 exposed an illusion in global shipping: spot container rates jumped, but short-term discipline masks structural oversupply, rising regulatory costs, and geopolitical risk, leaving downside heavier than upside

OIL TANKERS

The Hormuz courier: how one tanker’s audacity defines Greek shipping dominance

Decks and Deals Weekly #26

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