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Decks and Deals Weekly #31

Between 8–14 February 2026, the global shipping industry showcased a stark dichotomy: a record-breaking surge in newbuild orders, primarily in tankers, confronted the grim reality of looming overcapacity and falling freight rates

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Decks and Deals Weekly #29

Between 25–31 January 2026, global shipping trends revealed an industry under pressure, as freight rates softened, carrier earnings deteriorated, fleet expansion accelerated, and geopolitical uncertainty reshaped routing, risk pricing, and strategic decision-making across liner markets

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

Black and white photograph of an empty wooden bench overlooking a vast, turbulent sea under a cloudy sky, with a distant cargo ship on the horizon, symbolizing market uncertainty and the need for strategic patience in the maritime industry

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

Small model ship on a wooden world map beside a compass, symbolizing the shifting routes of global trade

Decks and Deals Weekly #16

From October 26 to November 1, 2025, the global shipping market mixed drama and déjà vu—container rates jumped, tariffs paused, and Greek owners proved once again who’s really captaining the show

Aerial view of dark rocks surrounded by turbulent ocean waves, symbolizing global shipping turbulence and looming geopolitical risks

Decks and Deals Weekly #8

Global shipping rates crashed to 20-month lows between August 30 and September 5, while POSCO eyes $5 billion HMM acquisition and Trump threatens tariffs over IMO emissions deal

Aerial view of multiple large commercial ships under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, showing cranes, scaffolding, and segmented hulls in various stages of assembly

Korea’s $150bn shipbuilding agreement: America’s maritime lifeline or mirage

South Korea’s ambitious $150 billion shipbuilding agreement with Washington promises to revive America’s dormant naval industry, yet experts warn it may amount to little more than a geopolitical gesture—unlikely to overcome China’s entrenched dominance or America’s deep-rooted industrial decline

Nothing new under newbuilding

Dry, tanker and gas newbuilding orders have slowed to a crawl in 2025, as sky-high costs, regulatory haze, and disappointing freight returns fuel restraint. Containers, however, continue to dance against gravity