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Drewry’s new operational metrics help quantify multiple risks, particularly for shippers

Apr 09, 2020

Drewry’s new weekly analysis of AIS data on cancelled sailings and spot market freight rates intelligence signal major areas of concern for shippers. Combined new data enables early anticipation of, and identifies measures to help mitigate risks.

Three of the weekly market volatility metrics now tracked by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors give insight into dramatic developments in the container shipping market which adversely affect the operations of all shippers and forwarders.
 
Volatility metrics (updated weekly):
    •    Containership Cancelled Sailings
    •    Port Waiting Times
    •    Spot market freight rates (Drewry World Container Index).

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