Independent analysis and valuations.
Our market intelligence desk provides independent market analysis for clients — from our indices and subscription reports to bespoke studies and vessel valuations.
Clients rely on our market intelligence for decision-making, due diligence and legal or arbitration proceedings.
We specialise in vessel valuations across most vessel types and floating equipment, using accepted valuation methodologies. Alongside our periodic reports, we develop customised analyses supporting financing projects, strategy development, due diligence and arbitration.
TMI
Toepfer Multipurpose Shipping Index
The monthly average time-charter rate assessment for a 6–12 month time-charter of a 12,500 dwt MPP / HL “F-Type” vessel, established by a panel of owners, operators and brokers.
TMI 500
Toepfer Transport Multipurpose Index F500
The monthly average time-charter rate assessment for a 6–12 month time-charter of a 12,500 dwt MPP / HL “F500-Type” vessel, established by a panel of operators, owners and brokers.
TSI
Toepfer European Shortsea Shipping Index
Time-charter-equivalent assessments for two shortsea vessel types, established by a panel of market participants.
Monthly averages. TMI and TMI 500: time-charter rates in USD per day; TSI: time-charter equivalents in EUR per day.
- Monthly Container Market ReportFree on request. A summary of monthly market activity including sales, charter rates and valuations.
- Quarterly Multipurpose ReportSubscription based. Detailed analysis of the MPP / heavy-lift segments, with fleet data and the TMI index.
- Monthly Shortsea ReportSubscription based. A review of sector trends with the TSI index and quarterly fleet updates.
- Bespoke analysesOn request. Customised analyses supporting financing projects, strategy development, due diligence and arbitration — tailored to the question at hand.
- Expert witness servicesOn request. Commercial expert witness services in maritime dispute resolution.
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