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
MPP summer lull continues, TMI still above 5-year average
Toepfer Transport ReportTime charter rates in the multipurpose (MPP) vessel sector, reflected in the Toepfer’s Multipurpose Index (TMI), are experiencing the full effect of the summer vacations. The Hamburg-based shipbroker noted the outlook remains optimistic.Read more
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
Toepfer Transport: TMI stable despite poor spot MPP market
Time charter rates in the multipurpose (MPP) vessel sector, reflected in the Toepfer’s Multipurpose Index (TMI), remain stable despite a poor spot market. The Hamburg-based shipbroker adds that looking 6-12 months forward, the assessment includes...Read more
Toepfer Transport: MPP rates slip as container carriers withdraw from the sector
Toepfer Transport’s MPP Index has continued its downwards trajectory as container carriers withdraw from the multipurpose sector. The Index slipped 6.1 percent month-on-month. Read more
Toepfer Transport: MPP market dominated by wait-and-see attitude
Toepfer Transport’s Multipurpose Index edged up during the month of June after dipping in May for the first time in 22 months. The increase was mainly due to the fact that the negative economic trends...Read more
Toepfer Transport: MPP market about to hit plateau
Toepfer Transport Multipurpose Index has continued its rise above the $20,000 mark, however, the market plateau may be on the horizon, according to the Hamburg-based broker.Read more
Toepfer: MPP tonnage demand steadily high
The Hamburg-based broker Toepfer Transport saying its index has risen to $18,973 for the month of December. It is the 18th consecutive month the Index has been growing, hitting a year-on-year increase of 173.73 percent. Read more
Toepfer: MPP owners already seeing $20,000 rates
The rise of charter rates for multipurpose vessels has continued to climb with the Hamburg-based broker Toepfer Transport saying its index has risen for the 17th consecutive month. The broker said that a $20,000 benchmark...Read more