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Our Mission.

The world of shipping is not what it used to be. Economic and geopolitical power shifts have created a new competitive dimension, forcing the industry to adapt fast. Lloyd’s List Intelligence supports decision makers as they work through the new model, synthesising news with data to set a new standard in business intelligence.

Lloyd’s List Intelligence is founded on the heritage of the maritime industry bible, Lloyd’s List, plus our unique global network of business-critical maritime data. It brings together the expertise of a global staff of maritime analysts and journalists, with the most extensive system of shore based and satellite intelligence gathering, to create the complete information support service for the maritime industry.

The combination of rigorous, independent journalism with our uniquely extensive network of data acquisition, validation and analysis enables us to offer unparalleled quality on which you can base difficult business decisions with confidence. We aim to support you with accurate and reliable reports of industry developments, continually analysing economic trends, helping you to lead your organisation through change.

Our flexible business model offers you access to business-critical information for your staff globally. And our search technology enables you to tailor our data to your specific needs so that you maximise your return on investment.

Lloyd’s List Intelligence is a programme of intensive data collection and analysis, underpinned by leading edge technology. In this first phase, we bring you our specialist maritime offering, structured into key areas: The Shipping Markets, Insurance and Law channels are designed to meet the needs of owners, charterers, operators and their business advisors. And this is just the beginning. We will follow through our commitment to the industry with the launch of information channels, dedicated to key suppliers including Ship Finance, Management and Operations. Our expertise and unmatched networks of maritime intelligence put us in a unique position to deliver a superior service to these key sectors.

As the pioneer of specialist shipping intelligence, Lloyd’s List aims to set the standard as the complete analysis and support service for busy executives, globally. We look forward to working closely with you to continually adapt and develop this important new service to precisely match your information needs.

Yours sincerely,

Fotini Liontou, Group CEO, Lloyd's List

Key Benefits

  • Assess supply and demand in the Tanker, Dry Bulk and Container sectors to identify new business opportunities and develop new markets
  • Accurately monitor the world merchant fleet movements to track competitors
  • SScreen casualties, arrests, and trading disruptions to effectively manage risks
  • Use an independent source of intelligence to validate the risk profile of existing and prospective clients
  • Benchmark metrics and key performance indicators to control fleet costs and improve productivity
  • Save time by accessing highly targeted news on your sector
  • Benefit from our accessible technology helping you to navigate our information seamlessly as well as adapt to your personal needs
  • Access immediate support from expert analysts to perform business critical studies

What is Lloyd’s List Intelligence?

Lloyd’s List Intelligence is the natural choice for business information in the global maritime and trade communities, providing you with the information and tools you need to support your business decisions. Put simply, it’s the most comprehensive, reliable and interactive service available.

Channel Intelligence – more analysis – more impact

Divided into industry specific channels, Lloyd’s List Intelligence removes the complexity of information available and reduces the quantity of words you need to digest. By providing intelligence with direct relevance to your market, this service will enhance your efficiency, accuracy and speed to market.

Lloyds List Intelligence is divided into five channels. Each channel has a team of dedicated experts and principal channel analysts who oversees both the content and data to ensure its precision and integrity.

Channels:

  • Tankers
  • Gas
  • Dry Bulk
  • Insurance
  • Law & Regulation

All channels are available as stand-alone subscriptions or can be combined with further Lloyd’s List Intelligence channels and specific products to form a service that meets the needs of your individual organisation.

Not just interesting - profit generating

With news, commentary and data all overlaid with analysis, the level of intelligence this service provides aids business decisions, reduces risk and improves productivity.

Comprehensive and interactive

Unlike other maritime information services, Lloyd’s List Intelligence gives you access to our in-house experts via the Ask the Analyst service. Gain greater understanding and knowledge about your markets and help your business to prosper and reach new levels of excellence by posing questions, requesting bespoke investigations or asking for trend analysis and demand evaluation.

Each channel on Lloyd’s List Intelligence has its own dedicated team of analysts so you can get straight to the people who understand your market. Our team is made up of regional, market and technical experts from around the world who are motivated by a common goal – providing the best quality independent information and advice.

Authoritative and innovative

Combining rich heritage, publishing history and industry expertise; we are committed to precision, accuracy and innovation.

With a business dating back to Lloyd’s Lists’ initial conception over 275 years ago, our reputation as information providers is second to none.

Back in the beginning in a coffee shop in the City of London, the writing was literally on the wall for ship owners, investors and all to see and in the most immediate way possible. We’re returning that immediacy to Lloyd’s List Intelligence with a stronger, more defined news gathering ethos, plus more analysis and online delivery.

Up-to-date and accurate

To ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information we employ over 200 staff across the globe. These include specialist journalists and 60 market and data analysts who collect and process information from 1,500 sources, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

We have a global presence with principal offices located in the UK, US and Singapore. In addition, we directly employ expert analysts and researchers in Greece, India and Canada.

Independence and integrity

Data is drawn from our comprehensive network of sources and reliable products including:

  • Lloyd’s List
  • Seasearcher
  • Credit Reports
  • Lloyd’s Casualty Reporting Service
  • Analysis of Petroleum Exports
  • Hull Risk Profiler
  • Global LNG Tracker

We are proud of our independence and the integrity this brings to our data and analysis. It means you get an unbiased view of your market.

Information is sought from a multitude of sources, including the world’s largest AIS network with 700 AIS receivers deployed globally to provide live coverage of over 6,900 ports and terminals in 132 countries. 65 million positions are reported every day from 72,000 unique vessels.

We also verify vessel movements via our exclusive agreement with the Lloyd’s Agency Network. Access to 700 agents, sub-agents combined with leading classification societies and registries around the globe, means our data sources are unrivalled.

Experienced data analysts keep Lloyd’s List Intelligence dynamic by registering continuous updates in vessel ownership, totalling 65,000 annual updates, and detailing 7 levels of ownership. Name and registry information updates total over 61,000 a year and our comprehensive and timely coverage of vessel characteristics, such as dimensions and engines, delivers over 2 million amendments per annum.

Key data suppliers:

  • Satellite AIS reports from Orbcomm
  • 1000 locations covered by land based AIS receivers
  • 700 Lloyd’s Agents and Sub-Agents
  • Classification Societies (IACS and non-IACS members)
  • Flag Registries
  • P&I Clubs
  • Ship Owners
  • Port Authorities
  • Ship Brokers
  • Insurers
  • Coastguards and search and rescue centres
  • Government and pan-government suppliers

Broad appeal meeting individual needs

You’ll find a range of personalisation tools that enable you to set up lists of vessels that you can monitor and share with your colleagues. You can save searches and even create alerts to changes in flags, names and ownership and receive updates on movements, ETAs, inspections, detentions and casualties.

User friendly and intuitive

Lloyd’s List Intelligence is intuitive and easy to use. To ensure you get the most from the service a comprehensive user guide is available, you’ll receive useful hints and tips, notification of new developments, plus training provided in groups, in person or over the phone – the choice is yours.

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