If your answer to the above question is anything less than ‘very,’ your company’s future may be at risk.

In the turbulent seas of the shipping industry, understanding the true market value of your fleet is the difference between sinking and swimming. Performing frequent mark-to-market (MTM) valuations is an integral part of doing business. However, due to the volatile nature of the industry, the complexity of calculating freight rates, and flaws inherent in popular valuation methods and tools, companies often end up with inaccurate numbers. This provides an erroneous picture of financial standing that can result in lost profits, faulty decision-making, and ultimately the demise of an entire business.

To understand the challenges associated with calculating accurate MTM valuations and how to address them, I encourage you to read a new article in The Baltic by Javier Navarro, Triple Point’s Freight Risk Solutions Manager. It offers a detailed look into this subject that is intended to help companies gain a competitive edge and stay afloat in the rough waters of the cutthroat shipping industry. Read it now