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Maritime Information Services
Analysis and provision of essential maritime information to help the shipping industry and data users understand global market trends and respond effectively.
Key Features and Advantages
- Support for information users, such as shipping companies, to proactively respond to market changes by analyzing global shipping trends, freight rates, vessel supply/demand, and major issues.
- Contribution to enhancing national maritime industry competitiveness by reducing uncertainty from market volatility through the provision of market analysis and data comparable to global specialized institutions.
Core Functions
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ShippingMarketAnalysis | Analysis and provision of market conditions, including freight rates, vessel supply/demand, and order/scrapping trends for major vessel types (Container, Dry Bulk, Tanker, etc.). |
| Global Issue Monitoring | Analysis of key issues affecting the shipping market, such as global trade policies, geopolitical risks, and environmental regulations. |
| Data-Driven Information | Synthesis and processing of domestic/international statistics, fleet data, and cargo volumes into accessible and user-friendly formats. |
| RegularReportPublication | Systematic delivery of the latest market trends through regular daily, weekly, and quarterly reports. |
Provision of KOBC Freight Indices
Provision of freight indices accurately reflecting the Korean shipping market to support industry development amidst increasing global supply chain volatility.
Key Features and Advantages
- KOBC Container Composite Index (KCCI)
Support for national maritime industry development by announcing reliable container shipping indices based on actual freight data from domestic import/export routes.
- KOBC Dry Bulk Composite Index (KDCI)
Support for business activities of Korean shipowners by providing freight indicators for vessel types and routes with high domestic operation density (not covered by overseas indices).
Core Functions
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Index Calculation | Calculation of freight indices by vessel type (Container, Dry Bulk) through collection and analysis of actual domestic market data. |
| Data-based Accuracy | Precise indexing of the Korean shipping market using primary freight information from domestic/international logistics companies and shipbrokers. |
| Regular Publication | Indices are published on a regular basis (daily and weekly), enabling market participants to track the latest freight trends in real-time. |
| Information Availability | Beyond the official KOBC website, our indices are distributed through world-leading maritime platforms—such as Bloomberg, Alphaliner, and MSI—supporting the data needs of shipping companies, shippers, and financial institutions.원 |
| StrategicUtilization Support | Provision of reference data for freight negotiations, corporate strategy formulation, market analysis, and policy making. |