Toepfer Transport GmbH, established in Hamburg in 1974, is a boutique Sale and Purchase and Newbuilding Shipbroker with a dedicated Market Research and Analytics Department. As well as serving all other shipping segments, the company is a leading broker and research provider within the Containership, Multipurpose, Heavylift, and General Cargo segments. The brokerage business has a long track-record of traditional second hand sales, newbuildings, sale and leaseback deals, employment related sales, and re-financing. In-house chartering experts and closely-linked finance partners allow Toepfer Transport to put together unique financing and employment packages that facilitate purchases. The Research Department has created the well-established and market leading Toepfer Transport Multipurpose Shipping Index (TMI), and the Toepfer Transport European Shortsea Shipping Index (TSI), and publishes subscription-based market reports, such as the quarterly Toepfer Multipurpose Shipping Report and the monthly Toepfer European Shortsea Shipping Report. Many clients rely on Toepfer’s bespoke market intelligence and use Topefer’s analysis to support decision making and due diligence processes. Toepfer Transport offers vessel valuations for most vessel types which are prepared individually by experienced specialists. We use generally accepted valuation methods applied in accordance with the rules of various financial institutions and authorities. As a boutique broker house, Toepfer Transport’s approach is very client focused. A small, hand-picked and highly effective team situated in Hamburg (HQ), Shanghai and Singapore ensures quick and direct interaction with the markets and a tailor-made approach to every single transaction. A strong network and numerous long-term relationships with key market stakeholders make Toepfer Transport the first choice for clients seeking prudent and attentive research and brokerage services.