All Toepfer Transport articles
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NewsSDARI, DNV and Toepfer collaborate on multipurpose vessel design
Shanghai Shipbuilding Research and Design Institute (SDARI), in collaboration with DNV and Toepfer Transport, has developed two state-of-the-art multipurpose vessel designs: Octopus 12.6 and Octopus 12.
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NewsToepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index has marginally improved, with the average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel standing at USD12,259 at the start of April 2024.
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NewsLogisticians consider multimodal response to Red Sea crisis
As the Red Sea crisis escalates, actors in the supply chain are having to navigate the complexities of re-routing and determining alternative solutions. Some are turning to multimodal solutions that utilise the Silk Road.
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NewsMultipurpose market in a quandary
The multipurpose shipping market is finds itself in a quandary. Both shippers and carriers report upcoming demand, particularly in in the premium sector, with forward bookings placed. There is also growing impetus from the oil and gas sector. However, the actual present level of activity and availability of prompt cargo is weak.
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NewsJumbo to utilise Esgian platform
Jumbo Maritime has joined Norway-based service performance and benchmarking analyst Esgian as its pilot client for the recently launched multipurpose vessel (MPP) platform.
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ArticleRebalancing the multipurpose shipping market
At a glance, 12 consecutive months of falling rates might be cause for alarm for the multipurpose and heavy lift shipping market. However, there is more going on than meets the eye. Owners and operators remain bullish, both now and for the future. David Kershaw reports.
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NewsOmli promoted at Esgian
Stian Omli has been promoted to senior vice president shipping at Norway-based service performance and benchmarking analyst Esgian.
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NewsEsgian teams up with Toepfer for multipurpose shipping benchmarking
Norway-based service performance and benchmarking analyst Esgian has partnered with shipbroker and market analyst Toepfer Transport to develop a tool geared specifically for the multipurpose shipping sector.
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ArticleProject logistics providers adapt to market realities
With the world in turmoil, project logistics providers are operating in an environment where the only certainty is uncertainty. David Kershaw takes a look at how companies are coping and at where the markets may be heading.
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NewsAntwerpXL reveals conference agenda
The conference programme for the AntwerpXL conference has been unveiled.
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NewsAntwerpXL outlines conference agenda
AntwerpXL has revealed the conference programme that will accompany the exhibition, scheduled to take place from October 5-6.
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NewsMultipurpose rates remain steady
Toepfer Transport’s multipurpose time charter index has recorded a slight increase over last month, rising to USD22,760.
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NewsToepfer: multipurpose rates show small decline
Toepfer Transport’s multipurpose time charter index has dipped ever so slightly for the first time in 22 months.
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NewsTime charter rates climb steadily
The average daily multipurpose time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel, according to Toepfer Transport, rose to USD22,764 in early April 2022.
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NewsRates stable but outlook unclear
Both Toepfer Transport’s and Drewry’s multipurpose time charter indices report another rise in rates over the last month, albeit at a slower rate of growth.
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NewsTime charter rates begin to plateau
The average daily multipurpose time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel, according to Toepfer Transport, hit USD21,863 in early February 2022.
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NewsToepfer’s index tops USD20,000
The average daily multipurpose time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel, according to Toepfer Transport, has surpassed the USD20,000 mark for January 2022.
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NewsToepfer reports rising rates
The average daily multipurpose time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel, according to Toepfer Transport, hit USD18,973 in early December.
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NewsBottlenecks for wind energy
The wind energy market continues to grow, not only in terms of the number of projects coming to market but also in terms of the size of components, the latter point adding extra pressure on those needing multipurpose and heavy lift shipping services.
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NewsRates soar to new heights
Toepfer Transport’s multipurpose time charter index has risen for the 17th consecutive month, with the average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel hitting USD17,407 at the start of November.