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Shipbrokers since 1974
Toepfer Transport is an established shipbroker located in Hamburg, Germany. The company was founded in 1974 by the late Mr. Heinrich A. Toepfer after he left his father’s grain and shipping business Alfred C. Toepfer. The company began as a pure dry cargo broker and then branched out into container chartering in the 80‘s, including being a founding member of Senator Line.
In the 90’s besides the chartering activities, particularly S&P and Newbuilding activities increased and over 100 newbuildings have been placed since. In December 1999 Mr. Clemens Toepfer joined the company and became managing director in 2001. In January 2014 Mr. Hannes Holländer became partner. Today Toepfer Transport is one of the largest S&P brokers in Hamburg with offices in Singapore and Shanghai.
49
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
10
STAFF
24
REPORTS TO DOWNLOAD PER YEAR
BEST ACTIVITIES
Our core broking business lies within S&P and newbuilding, including a MPP Research Department that was set up at the end of 2015. The S&P and newbuilding team covers all ship types, focusing mainly on Container, Bulk, Tanker and MPP/Heavylift. Newbuildings play a vital role within our regular scope of work, giving us quick and direct access to yards and design companies. Valuations are regularly issued for various clients within the
shipping industry and can be provided upon request. We are proud of our worldwide client base which includes but is not limited to managers, shipowners, banks, insolvency administrators and investment vehicles. Our Research Department has a particular focus on the MPP/Heavylift Market and publishes a detailed quarterly MPP Market Report as well as having initiated an industry accepted monthly MPP Index.
SALES & PURCHASE
Active in the Container, Bulk, Tanker and MPP/Heavylift Sale and Purchase Market as competitive and as exclusive Brokers.
NEWBUILDING
Long founded Newbuidling expertise with our valuable long term partnerships within the predominant Shipbuilding nations.
MARKET RESEARCH & MARKET REPORTS
Monthly and quarterly publications of Container and MPP Reports including our service of “Reports on demand”.
VALUATION
Ship Valuations for Owners, Banks and Insolvency Administrators. Support information can be delivered from our database.
OUR TEAM
“It’s a people’s business and teamwork that counts”
OUR MARKET RESEARCH
To support and assist the decision making process of our clients, Market Research is essential.
Until 2015, the market research was done as a team amongst the Brokers that focus on a specific segment. To professionalize our market research, in 2015 we decided to establish a dedicated research department.
Particular focus here is placed on the MPP/Heavylift market where available research was seldom and often inaccurate. After thorough research and support from estab-
lished market participants, we issued our first quarterly MPP report in May 2016.
We have also established a MPP Index for the popular E/F Type (MPP 12,500 dwt, 2x 120-180t cranes) which is based on valuable input from shipowners, operators and charterers (see below). One of our essential reports remains the Monthly Container Report and in addition, we make available a list of all reported S&P and demolition transaction within the Container Market.
The research department is also available for “Reports on demand”.
TOEPFER TRANSPORT REPORTS
“Our goal is to offer honest and independent market analysis.”
TOEPFER TRANSPORT MARKET REPORT
Monthly Report. Please click here for our latest Market Report. In case you wish to be on our monthly mailing list, kindly contact us.
CONTAINER SHIP SALES REPORT
Monthly Report. Please click here for a sample report. In order to receive full access, kindly contact us for a username and password.
MPP REPORT
Regular Report. Please click here for a sample report. In case you wish to subscribe to this Report, kindly contact us.
TOEPFER TRANSPORT MPP-INDEX
The leading independent MPP Shipping market index is based on the assessments of a balanced panel of Owners, Operators and Brokers and reflects the time charter rate for a widely recognized ship type. The full definition and methodology is available by request.

TOEPFER TRANSPORT SHORTSEA INDEX
The Toepfer Shortsea Shipping Index aims to reflect the market development in the European Shortsea Market by indicating the timecharter equivalent earnings of two common vessel specifications. The Index values are based on the assessment of leading Shortsea market stakeholders.The full definition and methodology is available by request.

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Alstertor 1 | 20095 Hamburg | Germany
Room 1109, OFW Center | No. 1088 Yangshupu Road | Shanghai | China
1 Maritime Square #09-34 | Harbourfront Centre | 099253 Singapore
