Ship Operators
Marketing Strategy Intelligence Service (MSIS)
MSI's Marketing Strategy Intelligence Service (MSIS) provides a detailed analysis and forecast of the changing operating structure of the world's ocean-going fleet by both geographical region and vessel type/size. This service is specifically designed for marine-related equipment manufacturers and service providers wishing to access an in-depth analysis of future market growth potential.
The MSIS service includes five years of historical and five years of annual forecast data for:
- The operating structure of the world merchant fleet by 17 regions
- A fleet breakdown analysing newbuilding, demolitions and second hand market activity by 17 regions
- A profile of fleet characteristics including age profile and average vessel sizes by vessel type and 17 regions
The data, which are presented in gross tonnes and number of vessels, include:
- Oil Tankers
- Dry Bulk Carriers
- Chemical Tankers
- LPG Carriers
- LNG Carriers
- Containerships
- General Cargo
- Refrigerated Ships
- RoRos
- Car Carriers
- Passenger Ships
Typical questions answered by the MSIS service:
- What proportion of tanker orders are likely to emanate from the Middle East?
- How many bulk carriers will the Chinese scrap?
- Who would drive the incremental growth in Super Post-Panamax container demand?
Data are presented in a series of Excel workbooks. The service also includes graphs highlighting fleet dynamics within each region and a summary report encompassing forecast risks on a region by region basis.
MSIS provides a complementary assessment which can be extended to:
- Contracting forecasts by vessel type/size banding
- Changing vessel size preferences
- Tailored market analysis to reflect the client's products and their existing geographical footprint
- Advice regarding routes to market for specific products and services
- Scenario and sensitivity analyses
MSI offers an objective and independent view of future market developments and this service is ideally suited to marine equipment providers and service suppliers to the industry.
Please contact us for further information and/or a sample.
