SERVICES

Marsoft’s decision support systems for the Dry Bulk, Tanker, and Containership markets provide a comprehensive framework for market and project evaluation. Our systems include comprehensive tabulation of worldwide trade, developments in fleet and shipyard capacity, and rate and price information for selected vessels. Marsoft’s forecast of likely supply/demand developments and implications for rates and prices are updated quarterly, and the most recent information on trade and fleet capacity is updated at that time. The systems also allow users to create their own market forecasts by modifying Marsoft’s supply/demand assumptions and seeing the impact on rates and values.

Marsoft's systems have been installed at more than one hundred sites around the world, with many leading banks and shipping companies.

Accurate, Timely and Unique

One of the responsibilities of a research department is to provide senior management with a broad range of information and interpretation of market conditions and developments. In a market as complex and dynamic as shipping that is a difficult task, and one in which the details can overwhelm the big picture. Marsoft’s services are designed to ensure that this responsibility is executed effectively and efficiently.

Forecast Accuracy

The Marsoft Forecast Accuracy charts show the accuracy of selected Base Case forecasts in the dry bulk and tanker market since 1992. Our one-year-ahead error was 4% and 7% in the dry bulk and tanker markets respectively and 4% and 15% on a two-year-ahead basis. That is an impressive performance, particularly given that the dry bulk market has moved by 67% and the tanker market by 50% over the period.

Marsoft has consistently provided an accurate early warning of likely market developments and changes in trends.

Timely Information

Marsoft revises its forecasts on a monthly basis and delivers updated databases to our clients every quarter. We also provide "flash reports" that evaluate significant market developments on an interim basis. Marsoft’s clients always have up-to-date information.

Unique

Marsoft’s systems provide a complete, consistent and readily accessible source of quality-controlled information on all key market trends. No other single source provides comparable breadth and depth of information. Marsoft evaluates all major trade flows, fleet and shipyard developments as well as rate and valuation trends on a quarterly basis. Marsoft’s databases include historical information on all variables.

Marsoft’s clients also have access to additional information through our client support team.

Power and Flexibility

Marsoft’s decision support software provides a powerful platform for evaluating market developments and communicating with senior management. Its Windows-based platform has been tested in a wide range of software and hardware environments (including networks). Its rapid response time and unique user interface reduces training time and facilitates the use of the system in meetings and for presentations.

Cost Effective

Marsoft’s investment in tanker market research and its ongoing analysis effort provides tangible benefits for our clients, including:

More effective support for senior management
With Marsoft systems, a research department commands a broader range of information and can anticipate and quickly respond to questions.
Cost savings
We estimate that $5 – $10,000 (US) in savings can be realized by avoiding expenditures on other research materials and data sources. A complete list of Marsoft data is available.
Productivity gains
Research and presentation development time can be reduced as much as 80% by using our systems. Depending on the nature of the current workload we expect that savings of 1-2 days/month would be realized, a 5%-10% increase in productivity.
Reduced system development time and cost
Avoid re-inventing the wheel by taking advantage of Marsoft’s existing systems. Our systems can be customized to reflect your specific requirements. Savings in testing, training and documentation time are substantial.
Decision & Trading Support Systems
Marsoft’s decision support system development effort began in 1985 with partial funding from the Norwegian National Science Foundation and the Norwegian Shipowner’s Association. The focus of our effort has been to provide information that focuses specifically on key senior management decisions and to provide systems that strengthen the strategic skills of their management team.

About Marsoft

Marsoft provides market analysis, investment and risk management, and finance services to the maritime industry. Founded in 1979, Marsoft's offices in Oslo, Boston and London and agents provide services and support on a worldwide basis. Marsoft Incorporated and Marsoft International provide consulting and decision support services.

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