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Rusted bow and anchor of a stranded cargo ship, illustrating maritime trade halted without dependable access

Decks and Deals Weekly #49

In the week ending 18 September, maritime trade revealed its real constraint: access on workable terms. Freight rates, sanctions and investment structures showed who can charge for it

Abandoned ship under the Northern Lights, symbolizing transformation and change in maritime markets

Decks and Deals Weekly #28

Global shipping shook itself awake 18–24 January 2026: Maersk dared Suez, CMA CGM blinked, container rates crumbled, and Greek tankers skirted sanctions—capital and tanker deals whispered audacious confidence

Red-and-white lighthouse on a rocky islet surrounded by seabirds and sea lions under cold blue skies and distant mountains

Decks and Deals Weekly #14

Global shipping entered uncharted waters between 12–18 October 2025, as U.S.–China port fees ignited a $3.2 billion shockwave, European strikes choked key terminals, and the IMO’s carbon framework imploded under political crossfire

A large ocean wave rising under a partly cloudy sky, with sunlight reflecting off the deep blue water near the shore

Decks and Deals Weekly #13

Trade wars turned into port wars, Red Sea routes stayed perilous, and the IMO’s Net-Zero plan divided the seas—here’s the global shipping news from October 5–11, 2025

Close-up of thick blue mooring ropes coiled on a weathered black bollard aboard a docked commercial vessel

Decks and Deals Weekly #1

While Houthis sink ships and insurers double premiums, maritime giants secure billion-dollar financing deals. July’s maritime disruption reveals an industry simultaneously under siege and flush with capital, rewriting traditional risk calculations