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4 October 2026

Shipping markets hit new highs across multiple sectors

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Shipping markets hit new highs across multiple sectors

Shipping’s extraordinary earnings boom powered further into uncharted territory on Friday, with Clarksons Research’s cross-sector ClarkSea Index jumping another 14% to $75,658 a day, its fourth consecutive all-time high. The index has now surged 73% in a month, while its year-to-date average is up 66% year on year and stands 84% above its 10-year trend.   …

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