For the second month in a row, Toepfer Transport’s Toepfer MPP Index has slipped, with September figures showing the effects of the European summer slump. According to Toepfer Transport’s latest monthly report, the Index slipped...Read more
The summer season is in full swing which is clearly visible in the earnings of the European short sea fleet. The Hamburg-based analyst and shipbroker, Toepfer Transport notes the short sea earning have taken another...Read more
Toepfer Transport’s Multipurpose Index has shown a slight dip for the month of August, as pressure mounts with first signs of the MPP market slowing down. After edging up throughout June and July, TMI dipped...Read more
While charter rates in other shipping sectors are taking a hit, MPP rates remain firm, even though macroeconomic and geopolitical issues are concerning the industry. With the economy being on the brink of a recession...Read more
European short sea fleet is sailing into the seasonal slowdown which is reflected in a slight drop in earnings, the Hamburg-based shipbroker Toepfer Transport said in its recent report.Read more
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
Income of the European short sea fleet has remained flat with results depending on the vessel’s trading areas and positions these days, the Hamburg-based shipbroker Toepfer Transport said in its recent report. Read more
Time charter rates for multipurpose (MPP) vessels are holding steady, and even showing a slight uptick. Toepfer Transport’s Multipurpose Index edged up 0.81 percent from May to June. Read more
Income of the European short sea fleet has dipped again April as the war in Ukraine continues raging. The spike in oil and bunker prices as result of the Ukraine war was reflected in March...Read more
While the time charter rates for multipurpose vessels remain elevated, it is the first time in 22 months that Toepfer Transport’s Multipurpose Index has dipped. Although it was a drop of 0.82 percent it reflects...Read more
The European short sea fleet has seen its income dip during the month of March as high bunker prices could not be fully passed on to shippers. The Hamburg-based shipbroker, Toepfer Transport noted that while...Read more
The worsened outlook for the world economy and the uncertainty caused by the war in Ukraine has pushed aside the euphoria in the MPP sector and replaced it with caution. Despite this sentiment, Toepfer Transport’s...Read more
European shortsea market is yet to feel the brunt of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, and the consequences were not reflected in the February income of the European Shortsea Fleet. The Hamburg-based shipbroker, Toepfer Transport, notes...Read more
Toepfer Transport Multipurpose Index edged up again and is stable at this high level with the effects the current attack on Ukraine by Russia are still unclear. Read more
European shortsea market has remained at an elevated level, however, there is uncertainty over the market’s reaction to the current geopolitical tensions, especially in the Black Sea. Ship broker Toepfer Transport noted that the average...Read more
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
European shortsea market has ended 2021 on a high with Toepfer Transport reporting the average rates more than doubling during the year. The German ship broker reported another sharp increase of its Shortsea Index for...Read more
Toepfer Transport’s Multipurpose Index has broken the $20,000 barrier in the first month of 2022. The latest report marks the 19th consecutive month the Index has been climbing. Read more
The shortsea shipping market seems to be unfazed by the correction going on in the the larger bulk market which is experiencing a downward trend since it peaked in October last year, according to Toepfer...Read more
