R.S. Platou Economic Research a.s.

provides and presents analyses of all major shipping markets as well as markets representing the external conditions for world-wide shipping. The target group for these analyses are the clients of R.S. Platou Shipbrokers a.s. In order to provide support for its clients, R.S. Platou established a research group as early as in the 1960s. Since then we have accumulated competence and built system values with strong emphasis on a combination of economic theory, market models and practical shipping know-how. Highly trained and experienced staff members working closely connected with one of the largest shipbroking companies in the world, are prime requisites for providing high quality services.

We prepare thorough and detailed analyses of the markets for the following types of ship:

  • Crude Carriers
  • Product Carriers
  • Shuttle tankers
  • LNG carriers
  • Bulk carriers
  • Container carriers
  • Car carriers
  • Offshore Drilling Rigs

Our services also include in-depth analyses of global macro-economic conditions and markets which are of vital importance for the different shipping markets such as:

  • World energy markets
  • The steel industry
  • The shipbuilding industry