IHS Fairplay Shipbuilding Market Forecast

IHS Fairplay Shipbuilding Market Forecast consists of twelve monthly reports that offer a five-year forecast* for new builds over 100 GT. Each report contains detailed analysis of the current order book, world fleet summary and newbuilding market, while singling out a specific market sector—such as container shipping or passenger vessels—for additional examination and forecasting.

IHS Fairplay Shipbuilding Market Forecast key features include:

• Easy-to-read format 
• Email distribution on last Friday of each month 
• Over 80 graphs included in a downloadable presentation 
• Monthly five-year forecasts for specific market sectors 
• Annual five-year forecast for total shipbuilding industry

IHS Fairplay Shipbuilding Market Forecast enables you to:

• Predict newbuilding activity over the next five years

*Acknowledgements
The analytical forecasting model developed by the Research Department of IHS Fairplay has been influenced by the Analytical Concept of the Institute of Shipping Analysis. Both concepts draw on various works which include those of Dr Samuel A. Lawrence, Professor Michael E. Porter, Dr Ignacy Chrzanowski, Professor Tor Wergeland, Dr Per Frankelius and Dr Martin Stopford. The Institute of Shipping Analysis and IHS Fairplay have a valued long-standing business relationship and will continue to work together, each party contributing their own unique and complementary skills for the benefit of the maritime community.

IHS Fairplay Shipbuilding Market Forecast reports are structured around these analytical concepts:

Business Environment

• Impact of political, social and cultural developments on seaborne trade

Demand

• Key factors affecting economic growth and trade

Market Feature

• Focus on specific market sector along with detailed forecast of market conditions, capacity and newbuilding requirements

Total Shipbuilding Market Review

• Summary of world shipbuilding 
• Five-year forecasts covering all sectors

IHS Fairplay Shipbuilding Market Forecast focuses on one specific market sector twice a year, with a complete industry overview issued each April:

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