Full access to the OnDemand platform is automatically granted to Drewry Forecaster subscribers, by sector, representing a significant enhancement to these ‘flagship’ subscription services which until now have been predominantly delivered in PDF and MS Excel format. OnDemand will initially cover Dry Bulk, LNG, LPG, Crude and Product Tanker sectors, with Container, Chemical and other niche shipping sectors launching in 2H-24.

The platform is a fully-integrated and dynamic resource, combining fleet, trade, rates and valuation data with Drewry’s proprietary AIS analytics capability. Market and fleet data is updated monthly and AIS data weekly, complementing the in-depth market analysis and forecasts and ensuring the most complete and current picture of market and its future development is provided.

“The launch of OnDemand represents a significant milestone for Drewry,” said Navin Kumar, Director, Drewry Maritime Research. “As well as providing a resource that is updated in real-time, we wanted to put control in the hands of our subscribers giving them flexibility to filter, compare and visualise all the key maritime research data points by sector-specific parameters such as fleet, supply/demand, rates, values, commodity type, vessel category and age.”

“Another key feature of the platform worth highlighting is Latest Market Data,” continued Kumar. “Here we have carefully curated all the data and resources available against each shipping sector into five sub-segments; Shipping, Demand, Charter Market, Asset Market and Advanced Options. Advanced Options incorporates a custom data visualiser, giving subscribers the flexibility to select and compare the data points and variables of particular interest to them from the full data set available. While the platform offers a significant enhancement to our standard Forecaster service offering, anyone can register on the platform and access complimentary areas such as; Latest Opinions, the Sector-at-a-glance dashboard and Discussion Board.”