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Dry Bulk predictive analytics & insights

Get real-time cargo flows, freight analytics, and in-depth market insight, across major and minor bulks.

Make decisions faster backed by the Kpler platform and insight analysis, to anticipate market shifts & stay ahead of fundamentals.

An abundance of insights at my fingertips. The platform offers an exceptionally intuitive interface, making it effortless to access real-time market intelligence or conduct deeper analytical dives. Ongoing enhancements to both data quality and platform functionality makes my job as an analyst a breeze.

Rio Tinto, Dry Bulk data & market analyst

BNP Paribas
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Trusted by over 10,000 organisations worldwide

Up to 15

days predictive flows

16,500+

dry bulkers tracked

7+

year history

Up to 18

months forecast

Unmatched dry bulk market intelligence, covering every cargo from major to minor bulks

Kpler delivers integrated and real-time visibility across dry bulk markets, spanning flows, freight, and research. From tracking every iron ore, coal, grain, fertilizer, and metal cargo across global trade routes to analysing freight congestion and forward-looking supply-demand balances, we provide the intelligence professionals need to anticipate shifts and trade smarter.

Track any dry bulk commodity, anywhere, anytime.

The leading platform for dry bulk commodities tracking and analysis

Global, unrivaled granularity coverage

  • Track 16,000+ dry bulkers across coal, iron ore, grains, metals and more, with granularity down to grades, sub-grades & cargo quality.
  • Access real-time and predictive trade data to anticipate cargo movements weeks ahead of customs, from individual shipments to macro flows.
  • Filter by ports, routes, countries, and counterparties to uncover buyer-seller dynamics, monitor top exporters, and analyse strategic shifts in dry bulk markets.

Comprehensive, predictive freight intelligence

  • Monitor freight dynamics across vessel types and routes, from Handysize to Capesize, using real-time AIS and comprehensive market data.
  • Analyse ton-mile demand, commodities on water, fleet utilisation, and congestion to anticipate rate movements and identify tightness.
  • Quantify market exposure with voyage calculator, fixtures data, and freight benchmarks across all major dry bulk segments.

Unbaised, actionable market intelligence

  • Access weekly and monthly publications packed with forward-looking insights on dry bulk flows, freight trends, and market disruptions.
  • Dive into grains s&d dashboard, and coal, iron ore & steel outlooks with 18-months balances, regional and prices forecasts.
  • Stay ahead of volatility with expert analysis linking real-time signals to evolving supply-demand dynamics.

Empowering every stakeholder in the LNG industry to seize opportunities

Physical traders

  • Granular Supply Intelligence: Traders can access LNG supply data down to the plant level for 22+ liquefaction plants globally, allowing them to pinpoint available supply and adjust trading strategies accordingly.

    Market Price Forecasting: Kpler’s proprietary price forecasts for Asian LNG, European TTF, and US Henry Hub provide unbiased insights into future price movements, enabling traders to anticipate arbitrage opportunities.

    China Market Insights: Traders looking to place cargoes in China can leverage Kpler’s focused China balance forecast, which covers production, pipeline imports, and LNG imports, providing a clear view of market needs.

    Demand-Side Forecasting: With demand forecasts for 32+ countries, physical traders can better match supply to high-demand regions and optimize trade routes.

    European Import & Storage Trends: Kpler’s EU-27 LNG import forecasts and underground gas storage forecasts help traders understand seasonal demand shifts, enabling strategic cargo placements.

Financial traders

  • Proprietary Price Forecasting: With independent, data-driven forecasts for Asian LNG, TTF, and Henry Hub, financial traders gain a competitive edge in pricing strategies for LNG futures, swaps, and options.

    U.S. Domestic Gas Market Insights: Traders can track U.S. gas production across 4 key regions, along with consumption trends for residential, commercial, industrial, and power sectors, helping refine LNG export forecasts.

    European Gas Market Balance & Imports: Kpler provides net pipeline gas imports for 5+ European countries and domestic gas production balances, giving traders a complete picture of European supply tightness and price movements.

    Global LNG Trade Flow Forecasts: Access to data-driven LNG balance forecasts for multiple regions helps traders anticipate supply shifts and manage risk exposure in a rapidly evolving market.

    North American Trade Flow Analytics: Financial traders can optimize their positions with Kpler’s net pipeline flow forecasts for imports and exports from Canada and Mexico, allowing them to factor in cross-border gas flows when assessing U.S. LNG exports.

Executives

  • Strategic Supply Planning: Executives can use LNG supply data down to the plant level for 22+ plants to inform long-term procurement, supply chain optimization, and investment decisions.

    Investment & Expansion Strategy: By leveraging LNG balance forecasts for multiple regions and demand forecasts for 32+ countries, executives can make data-driven decisions on new market entries and infrastructure expansion.

    China Market Strategy: Given China’s growing role in global LNG demand, Kpler’s China balance forecast (covering production, pipeline imports, and LNG imports) allows executives to tailor supply strategies to Chinese buyers.

    European Gas Market Positioning: With access to EU-27 LNG import forecasts, underground gas storage forecasts, and net pipeline gas import data for 5+ European countries, executives can make informed decisions on European market exposure.

    North American LNG & Gas Market Integration: Kpler’s comprehensive U.S. domestic gas production data across 4 regions, along with net pipeline flow forecasts for Canada and Mexico, helps executives assess the competitiveness of U.S. LNG exports and pipeline trade strategies.

Backtesting performance for access to reliable data

Kpler backtests data against customs figures to ensure unmatched accuracy and reliability, empowering businesses to detect market trends early, refine forecasts and make informed decisions.

Benefits for professionals across the dry bulk industry

Physical & financial traders

Evaluate commodity demand across all major & minor bulk commodities. Monitor physical flows as leading indicators for futures positioning and use real-time tracking to optimize trading strategies.

Market analysts

Track dry bulk market dynamics across routes and timeframes. Analyze port congestion, supply-demand balances, and seasonal patterns to evaluate price movements.

Charterers & brokers

Leverage real-time vessel positioning and trade flow data to optimize fixture timing, identify profitable opportunities, and secure the best deals by anticipating regional demand shifts.

Mining & agricultural companies

Monitor competitor shipments and global trade patterns to optimize export timing. Track demand signals to strategically position products.

Supply chain managers

Monitor cargo movements with predictive ETAs and port congestion analytics. Optimize inventory management and minimize operational delays.

Policy makers & governments

Gain visibility into dry bulk supply chains to support planning, trade security, and economic assessments.

Flexible access
& developer tools

Data delivery to fit your operations.

Kpler Web App

Monitor dry bulk commodities and vessels in real time through an intuitive, map-based interface trusted by global trade and maritime professionals.

API solutions

Access Kpler’s real-time API to seamlessly integrate commodity flows, vessel tracking, and market trend data into your applications for enhanced analysis, forecasting, and decision-making.

Excel Add-In

Integrate Kpler's data directly into your Excel workflows. Conduct market analysis, forecasting, and data visualization with ease.

Cloud DB

Harness the full potential of your data with Kpler's advanced cloud solutions. Perfect for SQL or Python users, our Snowflake-powered LiveDB and DataShare services offer seamless integration with your business intelligence tools.

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