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The primary source of market insight and analysis, trusted by the global maritime and shipping industry. 

For more than five decades we have been continuously monitoring and analysing the world's shipping markets. Over that time we have established a reputation for objective, robust and balanced opinion senior stakeholders within shipping, finance and logistics need to make informed business decisions.

Our comprehensive range of titles and services keep our clients up to date on every key maritime sector, from dry bulk to chemicals, LPG to ferries with rigorous analysis and insightful commentary on past, present and future sector performance.

Research titles are available on an annual subscription or one-off purchase basis and cover the following sectors:

Research is in our DNA

The primary source of market insight and analysis, trusted by the global maritime and shipping industry. 

For more than five decades we have been continuously monitoring and analysing the world's shipping markets. Over that time we have established a reputation for objective, robust and balanced opinion senior stakeholders within shipping, finance and logistics need to make informed business decisions.

Our comprehensive range of titles and services keep our clients up to date on every key maritime sector, from dry bulk to chemicals, LPG to ferries with rigorous analysis and insightful commentary on past, present and future sector performance.

Research titles are available on an annual subscription or one-off purchase basis and cover the following sectors:

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A surge in shipping rates drives the second-hand prices of crude tankers

A surge in shipping rates drives the second-hand prices of crude tankers

04 Nov 2025: VLCC freight rates surged over $100,000pd, following the rise in OPEC+ output and a sharp rebound in tanker demand, which drove second-hand values to a new peak in October.
Swinging LPG market: An in-depth analysis from the price perspective

Swinging LPG market: An in-depth analysis from the price perspective

31 Oct 2025: Saudi Aramco’s recent price cut, bringing it to the lowest since August 2023, has intensified competition with the US and boosted its share in the Asian market, leading to dynamic changes in LPG shipping. Drewry analyses the possible impact on the trade and shipping rates from this move.
LNG orders halve in 2025—a likely rebound in the near term

LNG orders halve in 2025—a likely rebound in the near term

24 Oct 2025: Only 38 vessels were ordered in 9M25 compared to 86 in 9M24, with the orderbook-to-fleet ratio continuing to weaken in 2025, deflated by higher deliveries and low new orders.

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  • Rich heritage

More than 45 years charting the world's maritime markets, providing insight and analysis that informs business decisions.

  • Proudly independent

Our voice is our own and is not defined by others. This objective outlook has cemented our reputation as an indispensable reference.

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From containers and ports to tankers and dry bulk, we offer one of the most comprehensive and respected sources of market insight.

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Our market reports and forecasts set the industry standard for quality and objectivity others are compared against.

  • Rich heritage

50 years charting the world's maritime markets, providing insight and analysis that informs business decisions.

  • Proudly independent

Our voice is our own and is not defined by others. This objective outlook has cemented our reputation as an indispensable reference.

  • Full coverage

From containers and ports to tankers and dry bulk, we offer one of the most comprehensive and respected sources of market insight.

  • The industry standard

Our market reports and forecasts set the industry standard for quality and objectivity others are compared against.

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Ship Operating Costs Annual Review and Forecast 2025/26

Ship Operating Costs Annual Review and Forecast 2025/26

Annual Review and Forecast · Latest release 07 Nov 2025

One of Drewry’s flagship reports, Ship Operating Costs 2025/26 provides one of the most complete annual assessments of ship operating costs available in a single source.
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Container Forecaster (Annual Subscription)

Container Forecaster (Annual Subscription)

In-depth - scenario-based market forecasts · Latest release 06 Oct 2025

Widely regarded as the go-to reference for the global container industry, this product provides comprehensive market forecasts and analysis for container trade and port volumes, global supply and demand, trade route analysis and much more. All quarterly report updates are accompanied by tables, charts and graphs in MS Excel. Q3 Edition is also the Annual Review.
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