PORT CONGESTION

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

Decks and Deals Weekly #9

14/09/202521/09/2025

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

Aerial view of a major container port at night with stacked shipping containers, large cranes, and a suspension bridge under a dramatic sky, illustrating high cargo traffic and global logistics complexity

When shipping tariffs turn container lines into strategic masterminds

16/07/202518/07/2025

Trump’s latest tariff threats have shipping giants scrambling like seasoned strategic masterminds, but instead of moving pieces across boards, they’re repositioning entire fleets while major European ports brace for August’s looming trade apocalypse