Toepfer Transport ReportSimilar to its counterpart from Drewry, Toepfer Transport’s MPP Index, has been propped up by traditional market movements and the effects of the Houthi militia attacks in the Red Sea. It all resulted in the...Read more
Toepfer Transport ReportDespite reported volatility in the multipurpose vessel sector, the Toepfer Transport MPP Index has stopped the fall for the first time since June 2023. While the uptick may not be much to write home about,...Read more
Toepfer Transport ReportThe European shortsea sector welcomed 2024 with open arms as the first month of the year brought enough cargo at reasonable freight rates. Read more
Toepfer Transport ReportThe trajectory of the Toepfer Transport’s Multipurpose (MPP) Index has remained unchanged, as the figures show a drop for the seventh month in a row. The only positive uptick since January 2023 happened in June...Read more
Toepfer Transport ReportDespite facing multiple challenges, the European shortsea sector has come out the other end of 2023 with a “satisfying after all” mark from the Hamburg-based shipbroker Toepfer Transport. Read more
Toepfer Transport ReportThe expectations for the last month of the year 2023 are in line with the MPP sector trajectory that was reflected in Toepfer Transport’s Index over the past few months. Again, for December, Toepfer Transport’s...Read more
Toepfer Transport ReportActivity seems to be returning to the shortsea market, as reflected in the Toepfer Transport’s Shortsea Index which has been growing for the past couple of months.Read more
Toepfer Transport ReportThe expectations of a surge in cargo space demand towards the end of the year seem to be subsiding, smudging the optimism felt in the MPP sector previously. However, while the current low activity pushed...Read more
Toepfer Transport ReportDespite talks and expectations by shippers and carriers of an uptick in activity and demand in the MPP sector, figures keep painting a different story. Toepfer Transport Multipurpose Index keeps heading down with analysts still...Read more
Toepfer Transport ReportAlthough September lived up to the expectations, it seems that it is still not enough to warrant the full return of optimism in the shortsea sector. There was, however, an environment of satisfaction and marginally...Read more
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
Toepfer Transport ReportIn a somewhat similar fashion to the MPP sector, the shortsea shipowners are looking forward to a better negotiating position going forward. Toepfer Transport’s Shortsea Index (TSI) did see another drop in July, however, early...Read more
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
Toepfer Transport ReportEuropean shortsea operators are experiencing the full brunt of the summer season as activity as well as cargo volumes drop. It is the second month in a row where the summer season is clearly reflected...Read more
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
Jumbo Maritime has jumped onboard the recently launched MPP (multipurpose vessel) platform launched by Esgian. Dutch company has become the pilot client, and will also be the first company to dive into the Esgian Offshore...Read more
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
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
Esgian, the Oslo-based provider of analysis and benchmarking services of global shipping segments, has partnered with the Hamburg-based shipbroker Toepfer Transport. The partnership will enable Esgian to provide insights for the upcoming multipurpose (MPP) and...Read more
European shipowners active in the shortsea sector are still quite positive about the current state of the market, while bracing for the weakening market in the coming weeks. Read more