IG expands Market Intelligence offering with New Services at Geneva Dry 2026
SWITZERLAND: Shipbroker IFCHOR GALBRAITHS (IG) on Tuesday (28th April) unveiled a new set of market intelligence services at Geneva Dry 2026, aimed at simplifying increasingly complex dry bulk and commodity markets. As interactions between fleet supply, cargo flows and infrastructure constraints become more pronounced, IG believes that traditional approaches to market analysis are proving less effective in capturing these dynamics.
The launch includes a new subscription-based Virtual Market Analyst service, providing ongoing market interpretation supported by data and direct analyst access, and the introduction of Iron Ore 360, a detailed service combining mine-level supply analysis with shipping, trade flow and port infrastructure insights.
“The challenge for many market participants today is not a lack of data, but how to extract meaningful insight from it,” said Vincent Lemaitre, Head of Dry Bulk Research at IG. “Our focus is on providing insight beyond the noise — combining data, analysis and direct market exposure to give clients a clearer view of what is actually driving markets.”
Virtual Market Analyst
The newly introduced Virtual Market Analyst service is designed to provide clients with ongoing access to market interpretation, tailored exactly to their needs and supported by data and direct interaction with analysts and brokers.
The service combines:
- Regular analysis of dry bulk and freight market developments
- Accurate quantitative representations of freight and commodity market developments
- Access to analysts for discussion and clarification of market developments
- Tailored briefings and presentations
Virtual Market Analyst is intended to support clients who require continuous market insight, but do not maintain dedicated in-house research teams.
The service is structured to provide interpretation informed by direct exposure to freight markets and commercial activity, rather than relying solely on published data.
Iron Ore 360
IG has also introduced Iron Ore 360, a detailed report and analytical service focused on the structure and development of the global iron ore market.
The report is structured to integrate multiple layers of analysis, including:
- Mine-level production and expansion programmes, assessing the timing and scale of future supply
- Global trade flows and shipping routes, mapping the movement of iron ore between producing regions and steelmaking centres
- Export infrastructure and logistics, including port capacity, transport corridors and potential constraints
In addition to the base report, subscribers to higher-tier packages will receive access to periodic updates.
These updates will include revisions to underlying data and analysis, including indicators relating to:
- Export volumes and throughput indicators
- Port congestion at key export terminals
- Segmentation of vessels by carrying capacity
- Freight rate movements across key routes
Higher-tier packages also include bespoke analyst presentations, allowing clients to discuss the report’s findings, assumptions and implications in more detail with the research team.
“Iron Ore 360 distils mining projects and developments into a coherent forward-looking flow outlook,” said Laura Gomez, IG Dry Bulk Researcher and report author. “The analysis is built from detailed mine-level work, drawing on both public and proprietary sources to map production, expansion plans and supply pipelines, and linking this to port capacity and shipping flows to provide a clearer view of how supply reaches the market.”
Iron Ore 360 forms part of a broader planned suite of commodity-focused reports, with additional coverage expected later this year for major agricultural products, bauxite, petcoke and coal.
