Topic: MPP

Skarv orders up to eight shortsea MPP vessels

Skarv orders up to eight shortsea MPP vessels

Skarv Shipping Solutions, a joint venture by Peak Group and Grieg Edge, has placed an order for up to eight 7,000 dwt, low-carbon multipurpose (MPP) vessels. The shipbuilding contract was signed with Huanghai Shipbuilding for...Read more
|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic
MPP spot market falls short of expectations

MPP spot market falls short of expectations

Toepfer Transport ReportWhile shippers and carriers keep talking of upcoming demand the activity levels remain subdued, leaving even the experienced analysts at a loss for words, shrugging their shoulders. Both shippers and carriers keep reporting upcoming demand,...Read more
|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic
The story continues, MPP rates still heading down

The story continues, MPP rates still heading down

Toepfer Transport ReportDespite the summer nearing its last days, pressure on the time charter rates in the multipurpose sector (MPP) continues. A clear reflection of the ongoing summer trend can be seen in Toepfer Transport’s Multipurpose Index...Read more
|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic
Subdued summer in the MPP sector

Subdued summer in the MPP sector

One World Shipbrokers' MSIFollowing the first uptick since the first quarter in 2022, the Market Sentiment Index, an indicator of activity in the MPP industry, has slipped again. Read more
|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic
A half year of stagnation for MPP charter market

A half year of stagnation for MPP charter market

Toepfer Transport ReportThe multipurpose vessel (MPP) charter market in the first half of 2023 could be summarised by a single word, stagnation, according to the latest quarterly report by Toepfer Transport. Research specialists at the Hamburg-based shipbroker...Read more
|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic
Another Ecobox XL MPP launched by Ferus Smit

Another Ecobox XL MPP launched by Ferus Smit

Following the acquisition of Symphony Shipping earlier this year, ForestWave Navigation has also secured the services of eight Ecobox vessels. The acquired fleet consists of eight modern open top, one box hold, geared MPPs. This...Read more
|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic