Rising container rates bump up MPP index, but bubble is expected to burst
Container rates have seen a surge recently, which has resulted in positive development of the MPP charter rates as well. According to Xeneta, prices for…
Drewry's Opinion
MPP sector not spared from Panama Canal, Red Sea issues
The multipurpose (MPP) shipping sector has not been spared from the disruptions in traffic flows in the Panama and Suez Canals. According to shipping consultancy…
Toepfer Transport Report
MPP summer lull continues, TMI still above 5-year average
Time 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.…
Drewry: multipurpose sector to beat competitors
While multipurpose vessel rates are expected to soften through 2023, the rate of decline is expected to be less than in competing sectors such as…