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About Us

Our Mission Statement

 

 

 

 

Data is vital for businesses, driving process improvement, strategic development, and informed decision-making.

At CTS, our mission is clear:

“To generate industry-leading data and become the premier choice for those seeking information about the global container shipping industry. Whether you’re a shipping line, logistics operator, shipper, consultancy, analyst or bank, we’re committed to providing unprecedented insights into the global container shipping landscape.”

We aim to revolutionise how you perceive and interact with industry data, empowering you to confidently navigate global trades’ complexities.

Our Story

 

CTS has been a trusted source of quality TEU volume and price index data since 2008, providing a reliable objective data source for the liner industry in the post-liner conference era. Initially established as a wholly owned subsidiary of the European Liner Affairs Association (ELAA), the liner industry’s leading representative organisation. Our role was to manage data services for its members. Following ELAA’s closure in 2010, we became the designated data service provider for the newly formed World Liner Data Limited (WLDL). 

As a not-for-profit entity, WLDL comprises the top global container shipping lines, collecting and disseminating their TEU liftings and pricing data. The web-based statistics database is owned by member lines through WLDL, with CTS managing it on their behalf. We handle data capture, cleaning, aggregation, and report production for members while selling data to the public as WLDL’s agent. As a result, CTS is regulated by regulatory authorities across the world, ensuring a level playing field for all stakeholders worldwide.

To see more about how we are regulated, read our FAQs.

Our trade volume reports are based on data contributed by WLDL members, with missing volume estimates for non-contributing lines (NCls). We use various sources and techniques to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Our reports on the flagship Far East to and from Europe trade are derived from 100% contributed data, reflecting our commitment to accuracy and reliability.

Our Timeline

2008
2008

The Beginning

CTS was established, initially focusing on trades to and from Europe, following the abolition of Liner Conferences and the carriers' increased need for data.

2010
2010

WLDL Agent

Transitioned to become the agent for WLDL, overseeing its database management, reporting production for members, and selling data products to interested third parties.

2012
2012

Global trade

CTS expanded its reporting capabilities to cover global trade, offering data on global trade back to 2011 for over 160 countries.

2016
2016
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1 BILLION TEUs

The CTS Global Price Index achieved a record-low score of 64, and the number of TEUs uploaded to the databases surpassed 1 billion.

2017
2017

Database Rebuild

The CTS database underwent a rebuild to accommodate the increased demand for refined data requests.

2020
2020

The Pandemic

During the pandemic, CTS rallied its team to work remotely, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of data products despite the challenging circumstances.

2022
2022
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2 BILLION TEUs

The number of TEUs in the CTS database surpassed 2 billion, the CTS Global Price Index reported its highest score of 204, and CTS started reporting on dangerous goods cargo type.

2023
2023

Asian Trade Show

CTS attended their first Asian trade show, Sea Asia, grew the CTS team from 5 to 8 and welcomed 3 new WLDL members.

2024
2024

New Analyst Appointed

To coincide with the development of the Far East data, CTS employed a new analyst to assist. CTS also upgraded its customer relationship management platform.

2025
2025

New CEDAR System

The new CEDAR platform tool to be launched for users with a new API integration option to make CEDAR data more directly accessible.

CTS Company Values

Collaboration

 

 

 

 

We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork. By working together internally and with our WLDL members and customers, we achieve more remarkable results and drive mutual success in the global container shipping industry.

Innovation

 

 

 

 

We embrace innovation as a driving force behind our data success, constantly seeking new ways to improve and evolve our offerings to meet the ever-changing needs of the industry.

Integrity

 

 

 

Integrity is at the core of CTS. We conduct ourselves honestly, transparently and ethically, fostering trust and credibility with our members and customers.

Sustainability

 

 

 

 

At CTS, we integrate environmentally responsible practices into our operations. This includes minimising waste generation, using environmentally friendly trade show materials and sourcing local produce for staff consumption within the office.

Collaboration

 

 

 

 

We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork. By working together internally and with our WLDL members and customers, we achieve more remarkable results and drive mutual success in the global container shipping industry.

Innovation

 

 

 

 

We embrace innovation as a driving force behind our data success, constantly seeking new ways to improve and evolve our offerings to meet the ever-changing needs of the industry.

Integrity

 

 

 

Integrity is at the core of CTS. We conduct ourselves honestly, transparently and ethically, fostering trust and credibility with our members and customers.

Sustainability

 

 

 

 

At CTS, we integrate environmentally responsible practices into our operations. This includes minimising waste generation, using environmentally friendly trade show materials and sourcing local produce for staff consumption within the office.

Meet The Team

Nigel Pusey Container Trades Statistics
Claire Thakeray Container Trades Statistics
Florence Taylor Container Trades Statistics
Dominic Hill Container Trades Statistics
Colin Sidwell Container Trades Statistics
Caroline Winter Container Trades Statistics
Charlene Yuan Shi Container Trades Statistics

Nigel Pusey

Chief Executive Officer

Claire Thackeray

Sales & Marketing Manager

Florence Taylor

Marketing & Sales Executive

Dominic Hill

Customer Data Manager

Colin Sidwell

Trades Data Manager

Caroline Winter

Trades Analyst

Charlene Yuan Shi

Trade Analyst

Nigel Pusey Container Trades Statistics

Nigel Pusey

Chief Executive Officer

Nigel’s career spans the breadth of the global shipping industry, highlighted by key roles such as Chief Commercial Officer at Maersk Line in Copenhagen and CEO of Container Inland Services within the AP Moller–Maersk Group. He further distinguished himself as CEO of The Maersk Company Limited (UK) and Non-Executive Chairman of INTTRA. Nigel’s leadership prowess extended to his tenure as Chief Commercial Officer at Inchcape Shipping Services.

Prior to his time with AP Moller–Maersk, Nigel played pivotal roles at P&O Nedlloyd and P&O Containers, including positions such as Corporate Finance Director and Managing Director of Southern Africa. With his wealth of experience, Nigel is an accomplished maritime authority who has driven innovation and excellence throughout his career.

Claire Thakeray Container Trades Statistics

Claire Thackeray

Sales & Marketing Manager

After completing her degree in English Language and Literature at the University of Portsmouth, Claire embarked on her career in education, initially teaching at a middle school. However, she later transitioned into the realm of sales, where she has accumulated over a decade of experience in B2B sales and marketing across diverse sectors, including travel and shipping. Since joining CTS, Claire has played a pivotal role in implementing CRM and marketing tools, enhancing sales strategy, revamping the company’s website, and establishing CTS as a prominent exhibitor at trade shows.

With a keen interest in leveraging cutting-edge technologies, Claire is deeply passionate about harnessing the power of data and AI to drive growth and innovation at CTS. Currently, she is actively pursuing an AI course to further enhance her understanding and expertise in this field.

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Florence Taylor

Marketing & Sales Executive

Florence embarked on her journey with the team in October 2022, after completing her Marketing and Communications degree with First Class Honours. Delving into the container shipping trade industry for the first time, she brought a fresh perspective and eagerness to learn. Over the past 18 months, Florence has immersed herself in the intricacies of the industry, gaining invaluable insights and expertise. She has played a pivotal role in implementing a new CRM and marketing platform, spearheaded the design of a revamped website, and expanded her knowledge through additional courses.

Florence remains committed to driving growth and innovation within our organisation. Beyond her professional pursuits, Florence nurtures her passion for travel, finding synergy with the boundless opportunities the shipping industry presents.

 

Dominic Hill Container Trades Statistics

Dominic Hill

Customer Data Manager

A 40-year IT industry veteran with over two decades of expertise in data analysis, Dominic is a seasoned professional known for solving intricate problems in education, sales, and marketing. His robust business acumen is demonstrated through his ability to develop and manage relationships at all levels, optimising operations across private and public sectors. Proficient with BI tools like Power BI and Tableau, he excels in managing large datasets, creating dynamic reports, and driving strategic decisions. At Container Trades Statistics Limited, he continues to harness extensive experience to advance data-driven insights and improve organisational outcomes.

Colin Sidwell Container Trades Statistics

Colin Sidwell

Trades Data Manager

Colin’s journey with CTS began in March 2019, bringing a wealth of expertise accumulated over 40 years in data analysis and business intelligence. With a diverse background spanning business telecommunications, supply chain, and travel sectors, Colin offers a multifaceted perspective to the CTS team.

His proficiency in Excel programming has been instrumental in enhancing our reporting capabilities, streamlining processes, and driving efficiency. His leadership, expertise and commitment to excellence have enriched our team dynamics and client relationships.

Caroline Winter Container Trades Statistics

Caroline Winter

Trades Analyst

Caroline graduated from the University of Exeter with honours in Business and Management and has spent 13 years within analytical roles across various industries. She has predominantly built her skill set through merchandising, where she has delivered and exceeded various KPI targets and helped improve processes and company ways of working. With this experience she has applied her skills to the data team, with key influence on analysing new market data as well as onboarding new shipping lines, integrating their data into the data world of CTS.

Charlene Yuan Shi Container Trades Statistics

Charlene Yuan Shi

Trade Analyst

Charlene recently joined CTS as a member of the data team. She holds a Master’s degree in Insurance and Risk Management from Bayes Business School, along with a degree in Management Accounting. With over a decade of experience across various industries, Charlene has worked extensively with both customer and financial data. She has been a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute since 2010. Her primary expertise lies in analysing large datasets and identifying key metrics to derive actionable insights. She looks forward to applying her skill set to the Container Shipping industry and expanding her knowledge in this new field.

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