Drewry expands maritime intelligence platform “OnDemand”

Drewry is pleased to announce the expansion of OnDemand, its Maritime Research Knowledge Centre, which now provides comprehensive coverage across all the main shipping sectors, bringing together expert analysis, real-time market insight and proprietary forecasts within a single platform.

The latest enhancements include the addition of Multipurpose (for Multipurpose Forecaster subscribers) and Container Ports (for Ports and Terminals Insight subscribers) sectors - and the introduction of OpCost IQ, a new vessel operating cost benchmarking tool (exclusive to Ship Operating Costs ’SOC’ clients).

Further to these developments, the platform includes a dedicated Maritime Equity Research section, providing independent investment research on publicly listed companies operating in the industry.

Together, these additions establish OnDemand as the primary destination for all Drewry’s maritime market insight, analysis and forecasts, reflecting the company’s commitment to helping senior stakeholders in the maritime and shipping industry make better-informed commercial, operational and investment decisions.

Alongside the expanded research offering, OnDemand has been redesigned with a cleaner, more intuitive interface, making it easier for users to navigate between sectors and access the market insight most relevant to their business.

Through the platform, subscribers can access expert analysis, real-time market insight (powered by Drewry AIS), and custom data visualisation. The platform delivers intelligence across:

• Market outlooks and forecasts

• Freight and time charter markets

• Fleet supply and demand dynamics

• Asset values and investment indicators

• Forward Freight Agreement (FFA) markets

• Fleet and vessel segment performance

• Fleet composition and development

• Vessel operating cost benchmarking

• Independent maritime equity research

  
  

"Shipping has rarely faced such a broad convergence of commercial and strategic challenges,” said Navin Kumar, Director of Drewry Maritime Research. “From decarbonisation and fleet renewal to geopolitical uncertainty and shifting trade patterns, businesses are being asked to make increasingly complex decisions. By bringing together our analysis, forecasts and insight across every major shipping sector, OnDemand provides a single, trusted source of maritime intelligence to support commercial, operational and investment decisions."

Powered by Drewry’s proprietary AIS analytics, OnDemand provides shipowners, operators, charterers, investors, lenders and brokers with the real-time insights and clarity they need to assess opportunities, manage risk and make informed decisions. Subscribers can use the platform to:

• Better understand the current market status and its future direction

• Monitor fleet status and performance by sector and vessel segment

• Help time vessel acquisitions and disposals

• Decide whether to fix vessels on spot or period charters

• Assess the outlook for vessel supply and freight markets

• Benchmark vessel operating costs against industry peers

• Evaluate investment prospects for listed companies operating in the industry

• Subscribers can also communicate directly with Drewry’s sector lead analysts from the platform, providing convenient access to expert perspectives and deeper market interpretation.

The expanded platform now provides access to the following sectors and areas:

• Container Shipping

• Container Ports

• Dry Bulk Shipping

• Crude and Product Tankers

• LNG and LPG Shipping

• Chemical Tankers

• Multipurpose Shipping

• Vessel OpCost benchmarking (OpCost IQ)

• Maritime Financial Research