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Every quarter we publish a forward-looking and insightful analysis into the chemical shipping market. This report looks beyond the sector to assess the underlying market conditions and factors that might have a future bearing on this specialised sector. Subscription includes quarterly report editions and monthly supplements, all with tables/charts in Excel and access to this sector via OnDemand.
01 Apr 26: The increasing volatility in freight rates caused by the Iran war is not comparable in scale to the extreme freight rate inflation of the Covid period, analysis from Drewry Shipping Consultants shows.
31 Mar 26: International general airfreight rates surge by up to 95% (Feb to Mar) as reduced airfreight capacity and higher fuel prices caused by the Iran War threaten to bring prices back to Covid record levels.
Drewry’s investment research team updates its independent assessment of the financial health of the box shipping industry. The full report is now available to purchase online.